Abuja, Nigeria
The recently concluded Abuja Social Media Summit, held at the Yar’Adua Centre, has been lauded as a major success. With the theme “Harnessing the Power of Social Media for National Development,” the event attracted notable speakers and experts who discussed the significant role social media plays in shaping society and fostering progress in Nigeria.
Key Speakers
The summit showcased an impressive lineup of distinguished speakers, including:
– *Senator Shehu Sani*, Former Senator Representing Kaduna Central
– *Shehu Gabam*, National Chairman, Social Democratic Party (SDP)
– *Segun Sowunmi*, Political Strategist and Commentator
– *Deji Adeyanju*, Human Rights Activist and Social Commentator
– *Dr. Ogenna Ekwebubi*, Digital Media Expert
– *Dr. Unoha*, Social Media Influencer and Analyst
– *Fatima Sanni*, Social Media Personality and Content Creator
– *Victory Njoku*, Media Entrepreneur and Digital Marketing Expert
– *OJ Posharella*, Social Media Influencer and Content Creator
– *Lateef Fagbemi*, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation
– *Olanipekun Olukoyede*, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
Event Moderators
The discussions were steered by an experienced group of moderators:
– *Nancy Ilochi*, Digital Communication Expert
– *Andy Gabriel*, Media Personality
– *Kunle Adebanjo*, Event Host and Moderator
Expansion to Other Cities
Hassie Mohammed, spokesperson for the red carpet protocol, announced that the summit would expand to four additional major cities: *Kano, Kaduna, Lagos, and Port Harcourt* before the year’s end.
Positive Feedback
Speakers at the event praised the organizers for their efforts, noting the summit’s potential to inspire change and harness social media’s power for the country’s national development. The event was widely viewed as a pivotal step in promoting digital innovation and community engagement in Nigeria.