TEDxDCA Youth

Speakers

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• Evidence Lawal

  Year 7 student

  The remarkable Evidence Lawal is a 10 year old spirited student with love for reading that rivals the curiosity of any seasoned explorer. His academic journey revolves around the enchanting world of science. Evidence's mantra is "Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift and that's why it is called present".

• Faithful Oguzor

  Year 10 student

  Faithful Oguzor is a year 10 student who has a passion that reverberates through the air in an artistic symphony. For him, academics is not just about books but about the magic of experiments that sum the mundane into the extraordinary. His mantra states "Everyday is a new beginning, filled with endless possibilities".

• Favour Douglas

  Year 11 student

  Favour Douglas, a vibrant soul whose passion for life is as infectious as her love for reading. Her love for the natural world reflects in her passion for Biology as she sees the subject as roadmap to understanding the beauty and complexity of existence.

• Joseph Oche

  Year 6 student

  Joseph, a 10 year old computer enthusiast with the desire to become an IT (Information Technology) specialist, is an ardent reader, and has a knack for public speaking. His mantra is "I am the author of my own story, and I write it with courage, compassion and joy".

• Michelle Akpa

  Year 11 student

  Michelle, born with a curious mind and an insatiable thirst for knowledge, is an epitome of excellence. Her passion for problem solving propels her to identify situations around her that need solution. she lives her life adding value to humanity. Her mantra is " I am the architect of my destiny, shaping my reality with intention and purpose".

• Michelle Terngu

  Year 4 student

  An intelligent, outspoken and courageous girl, 8 years old Michelle stands out as a shining light among her contemporaries. Her mantra is "I am strong, I am kind, I can do anything I set my mind to".

• Oluwaseyi Chidume

  Human Physiology student + Entrepreneur

  Oluwaseyi is vibrant, intelligent, industrious and a creative powerhouse. She shines bright academically, and because of her unique attributes and talent, she is easy to spot in the crowd. Her mantra is "I do not represent myself, my life is beyond me".

• Peculiar Okeke

  Medical science student

  16 years old Peculiar is a dynamic individual with passion for public speaking and poetry. Her love for Science has propelled her into the field of Medicine and Surgery. Her mantra is " Your habits will either make or mar you"

• Sharon Niyi-Joseph

  Year 10 student

  13 year Sharon is a vibrant student who possesses an insatiable appetite for reading. With a keen passion for the intricate workings of government, her inquisitive mind delves into the complexities of political systems, finding fascination in understanding the dynamics in governance and policy making. Sharon's mantra is "You can achieve enything you set your mind to achieve ".

• Tzipiya Ajetunmobi

  Year 10 student

  Tzipiya Ajetunmobi is an outstanding student with a knack for excellence. Her passion for books is unwavering as she is given to lifelong learning. Tzipiya's mantra is "I am enough, I have enough, I do enough"