JA Nigeria names Gbadamosi Executive Director
In furtherance of its mission and vision, and to have a leader who will be responsible for providing the strategic direction and leadership necessary to drive developmental change and build on its existing successes, Junior Achievement of Nigeria has appointed Mrs. Foluso Gbadamosi as the new Executive Director.
The appointment, according to a statement, was timely as Gbadamosi will help in accelerating and transforming the organisation through her technological expertise and also build on previous achievements in hitting the One Million students over the next five years.
Gbadamosi, who was excited about her new appointment, said: “It is a call to empower more young people in Nigeria. She stated: “I am excited to join JA Nigeria in this new role where I will be responsible for expanding the organizations’ impact by leveraging technology to empower and improve the lives of young people across the country, preparing them to own their economic future.”
She continued: “With a focus on digital transformation, my objective is to build on existing successes, using technology to provide solutions to impending challenges, particularly that of youth unemployment. “In line with JAN’s goal of reaching our next One Million students over the next five years, we also hope to raise 10,000 digital entrepreneurs. My attention will be focused on devising strategic methods and partnerships through which JAN can significantly support young people to become conscientious business leaders.”
Niyi Yusuf, JAN Board Chair, said Gbadamosi’s appointment came, after a painstaking process, adding that, “It is appropriate given her background in technology, digital skills, leadership experience and ecosystem relationships which should enable a new phase of growth for JAN as we work to develop the next generation of digital entrepreneurs in Nigeria.
“Gbadamosi is very familiar with JAN having been a volunteer and she embodies the values of JAN and the passion we have for growing young conscientious leaders in a digital world.
“As Nigerians continue to adapt to the changes and consequences of the Coronavirus pandemic, her experience, passion, energy, vision and leadership capabilities will be instrumental to the acceleration of the impact of JAN to improve the work readiness, financial literacy and entrepreneurship capabilities of Nigerian youths.”
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