Pastor Poju Oyemade welcomed everyone present at this May’s Edition of #ThePlatformNG as well as the thousands watching online, especially on YouTube, and Facebook

He shared the history of The Platform. According to him, The Platform is a ‘stage’ to promote ideas which when implemented can cause a national change.

He mentioned that the event has experienced an unprecedented growth in terms of audience via TV broadcasting, various online channels, etc.

While ending the welcome address, he shared the theme for the event: THE DRIVERS, ENABLERS and OBSTACLES of our growth.

Finally, the speakers for this May Edition of the Platform are;

• Sarah Lacy, one of America’s foremost technology journalist and author.
• Dr. Anil Gupta, who is widely recognised as one of the world’s largest experts on strategy, globalisation and emerging markets.
• Mrs. Ibukun Awosika, the Chairman, Board of Directors, First Bank of Nigeria Limited and CEO of The Chair Centre Group.
• Mr. Segun Adeniyi, Chairman, Editorial board of THISDAY newspapers.
• Dr. ‘Biodun Adedipe, Founder and Chief Consultant of B. Adedipe Associates Limited.
• Prof. Ndubuisi Ekekwe, Founder and President of the African Institution of Technology.
• Mrs. Ndidi Nwuneli, Managing Partner of SAHEL CONSULTING and co-founder of AACE Foods.