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| GenVoices got the much needed UN endorsement.. way to go! |
History was made today as a group of Nigerian youths through the convener of GenVoices, Kola Oyeneyin gathered to discuss change issues in the country. To achieve this, a telethon hosted on the Channels TV which was also streamed online took place today from 10am-1pm GMT. The point is to convene Nigerian youths all over the world on and offline to collectively lend their voices to the process of building a better Nigeria.
The telethon which was broadcast to over 10 million Nigerians, is the first time in a long while that the youths are speaking up against challenges and corruption issues in the country.
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| TV Presenter Eku Edewor (R) tweeted a photo of herself with Omawumi and Toke Makinwa at the ChannelsTV green room today. |
The telethon was supported by public personalities from all sectors: Omawumi Megbele, Mo Abudu, Omotola Jalade, Toke Makinwa, Mia Atafo, Timi Dakolo and many more,! SEE MORE PHOTOS
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| Omotola Jalade |
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| Omawumi performing at the telethon.. she also performed a brand new song “Enough is Enough” at the event |
GenVoices is expected to raise, support, fund and inspire projects, platforms and individuals to deliver Social, Technological, economic and Political(S.T.E.P) solutions to the country’s problems.
See some memorable quotes from the telethon:
What will u do to change Nigeria? It is not enough to pick up placards – it’s time to be engaged! ~ Muson Umonu CEO FarmShop
You don’t have to have pedigree, or be great and successful before you can make a change in Nigeria -start in your community. ~ Dayo Israel
Don’t always rely on the celebrities to speak out, everyone has the power to influence change – Omotola Jalade Ekeinde.
One thing is very clear, I stand to lose a lot if I keep quiet so it is better to speak out- Omotola Jalade Ekeinde
Don’t always rely on the celebrities to speak out, everyone has the power to influence change – Omotola Jalade Ekeinde.
One thing is very clear, I stand to lose a lot if I keep quiet so it is better to speak out- Omotola Jalade Ekeinde
As long as you’re outside of the decision-making in this country…you cannot make a change. Get into government- Tonye Cole
The most important office of the land is the office the Citizen – Dr. Oby Ezekwesli
You say the nation is too corrupt but you carry ‘Expo’ into the exam hall. You sef ur hand e dirty!- Omawumi Megbele