Who’s really limiting millennials from accessing opportunities?
The present pain will eventually make way for a more reassuring future.
I had fun yesterday moderating an interview which had Ronke Bamisedun, Bidemi Zakariyau Akande, and Odion Aleobua as panelists. Millennial leaders, truly are as they literally dream of a better Nigeria with their eyes open.
The online TV session was themed POST COVID-19: What Next Millennials convened by Nkechi-Ali Balogun (NAB), popularly referred to as the Amazon of Public Relations in Nigeria and the CEO of NECCI Consulting.
The views of the trio largely brought to life the views I have canvassed within the last two years on the need for workplace leaders to explore ways to unlock the talent of the millennials in the modern workplace so that innovation and business growth will happen.
Though not properly highlighted, the Nigerian millennials are the foot soldiers in response to the challenges of our current health crisis ala COVID-19. Either as NGOs, health workers, volunteers, they have shown they are involved. Rising above the entitlement attribution, many are aggressive and lending passion for their vision.
During the interview, they all shared their thoughts on leadership, innovation, workplace, and citizenship. And in all cases, the failure of the Nigerian state was so strident that the leaders in the saddle must heed to the voice of change or become victims of change itself. Indeed they warned on the danger of limiting the opportunities of the young minds to access a decent living in Nigeria.
Thumbs up for Ronke, Bidemi, and Odion as they work to make a difference.
Written by Nduneche Ezurike, Group Head, Strategic Brand Management and Communication at Polaris Bank Ltd.
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