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The 2019 Social Innovators Programme and Awards (SIPA) of LEAP Africa, a youth-focused leadership development organisation, will hold at Shell Hall, MUSON Centre, Lagos, on November 14, 2019.

The programme is in conjunction with Union Bank.

In a statement, Kehinde Ayeni, communications  and public relations manager of LEAP Africa, said the programme is meant to celebrate young people.

“Through SIPA, LEAP and all its partners are increasing awareness on social innovation and celebrating young people who are at the forefront of social transformation across Nigeria,” he said.

“This year’s theme is People, Profit, Planet – The Tripartite Win and will attempt to advance the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) framework and the possibilities of realizing human development, sustainable enterprises and a safe planet.

“Hosted by Bankole Williams, founder and principal consultant at LYD Consulting, SIPA 2019 will attract other tri-sector leaders, investors, leading tech companies, and many others to discuss and share on social entrepreneurship as a tool for achieving sustainable development goals”

Reeta Roy, president & CEO of Mastercard Foundation, will deliver the keynote address at the event.

Other speakers are Solape Hammod, special adviser to the Lagos state governor on the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and investments; Clare Omatseye, managing director, JNC International, Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro, founder, MitiMeth, Victor Amusa, CEO Vicfolds Recycling and Alero Ogholi, founder RUDERF.

Ayeni said the event is free but seats are limited. You can register to attend here.