OJN Annual Symposium to hold July 15
From my secondary school days to the present, I’ve never been one to celebrate my birthday with a simple “I’m +1 Today.” Instead, I’ve always shared my age for various reasons, most notably the biblical injunction that says, “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:12).
In 15 days, I’ll be celebrating my 37th birthday. We will also be hosting the 6th edition of the OJN Annual Symposium under the Chairmanship of *Honourable Ayodele Olawande, Minister for Youth Development*, Guest Speaker, *Hon. Dr. Abdullahi Sanni Ozomata*, Technical Adviser on Multilateral & Donor-Funded Projects to the Governor of Kogi State and Keynote Speaker, *Mr Olusade Adeola*, immediate past Permanent Secretary, Federal Capital Territory Administration.
This year’s event promises to be special, as we’ll have the esteemed presence of *His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, Executive Governor of Kogi State*, to commission the OJN Foundation Secretariat. Additionally, we’ll be hosting a N500 million appeal fund.
I cordially invite you to join us for this momentous occasion on July 15, 2025, at Plot 85/86 Hassan Usman Katsina Road, Zone 8 Roundabout, Lokoja, Kogi State, by 10:00 AM.
*Oladele John NIHI*
Convener, OJN Annual Symposium


