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How should Nigerian reinvent, reposition itself at the centre stage of global socio-economic development and break the barrier of poor perception of her?
This, among others, will form the centre of discuss at the DTN@100 TownHall and National Conversation scheduled for coming Tuesday, November 3, 2026 in Victoria Island, Lagos.
The topic of the National Conversation is SHAPING THE FUTURE.
Key to the conversation is how to redress the seeming negative prism from which outsiders view the Nation, Nigeria, even as undoubtedly, people love the entreprenuerals spirit of Nigerians which resonate across professions, sports, music and arts, among others.
Dissecting issues and making recommendations are Mr. Alex Okosi, Managing-Director Google Africa, Mr. Jude Jideonwo, Co-Founder, Red For Africa, Mrs. Olutomiwa Williams, Chief Growth & AI Officer for Middle East and Africa, at Microsoft.
Mr. Okosi, is a seasoned media, entertainment and technology executive with over two decades experience while Mr. Jideonwo is a lawyer, journalist and media entreprenuer.
On the other hand, Mrs. Olatomiwa Williams, is a technology executive with over two decades experince in information technology, digital transformation and business leadership just as Mr. Iyinoluwa Aboyeji is a Nigerian technology entreprenuer and Investor recognised for co-founding Andela and Flutterwave
The TownHall and National Conversation is meant to deepen discuss on Nigeria’s attainments, honour the change-makers and change Nigerian’s global perception.
It is the second in the multi-layered DTN@100 Centenary Celebration.
Outlined also is, Honouring The Past Exibition, meant to honour Nigerian greats who helped shape the past; and also celebrate those shaping the future through quality leadership, patrotism and service to humanity, via the DTN@100 Times Heroes Awards.
The exhibition is as recorded by The Daily Times over the 100 years of its service to NIGERIA
The event will be co-chaired by Aremo Olusegun Osoba, CON, former Governor of Ogun State, Mr. Sam Amuka-Pemu, CON, Publisher of the Vanguard Newspapers, and Dr. Yemi Ogunbiyi, Executive Chairman of Tanus Communicaions
Back on September 3, 2026, Abuja had hosted the inaugural of the DTN@100 Times Heroes Awards with the central theme: Honouring the Past, Shaping the Future.
Folio Group, owners of Daily Times, has dedicated the use of Daily Times archives to develop a flagship product that tells the story of Nigeria to the world—The Nigerian Grand Book, (Magnum Opus), a 700 Paged authentic National Souvenir, viewed as a critical tool to change Nigeria’s global perception.
It was based on the desire to positively communicate the Nigerian story that in the cause of the Centenary Year June 1, 2026-2027, that it set out to honour 100 most impactful Nigerians, past and present through the Times Heroes Awards.
