Leadership icons Mrs. Ibukun Awosika, former Chairman of First Bank of Nigeria, and entrepreneur-nation-builder Mrs. Tara Fela-Durotoye are set to inspire Africa’s next generation of changemakers at the maiden edition of the Building Beyond You Conference 2025, taking place in Lagos on Thursday, September 18. The event, themed “Building Beyond You,” aims to shift the narrative from individual success to legacy creation by equipping young leaders with the mindset, tools, and vision to build institutions, businesses, and systems that outlive them.
Organized to foster intergenerational dialogue and practical leadership development, the one-day gathering will bring together seasoned executives, emerging entrepreneurs, community builders, and youth leaders from across Nigeria and beyond. It marks the launch of what organizers envision as a transformative movement focused on sustainable impact, collective growth, and nation-building rooted in service and responsibility.
Fela-Durotoye (Mrs.), founder of House of Tara International and a leading voice in personal and leadership development, described the conference not as a typical event but as a catalyst for cultural change. “This is about creating structures that thrive long after we’re gone,” she said. “It’s about raising leaders who don’t just accumulate wealth or influence—but multiply it for others. Leaders who build beyond themselves.”
The program will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, fireside conversations, and interactive workshops designed to move beyond theory and deliver actionable frameworks for building scalable enterprises and impactful social initiatives. Among the confirmed speakers is Atedo Peterside, renowned businessman and Chairman of the ANAP Foundation, whose career has been defined by advocacy for good governance and institutional excellence.
The lineup reflects a deliberate curation of voices whose lives and work embody the principle of legacy over limelight. From corporate governance to grassroots empowerment, the discussions will explore how leadership can be leveraged to create enduring value in a continent where systemic challenges demand long-term solutions.
The Building Beyond You Conference 2025 is supported by major institutions including Coca-Cola, MTN, i-Invest, and House of Tara, with Nairametrics serving as the official media partner. Organizers emphasize that the event is not only open to attendees but also invites organizations and individuals to engage through sponsorships, partnerships, and volunteer opportunities aimed at amplifying its reach and sustainability.
Tickets are now available through official event channels, signaling strong early interest from both private and public sector participants eager to align with a vision of leadership that prioritizes continuity, inclusivity, and generational impact.
As Nigeria and other African nations face growing demands for innovation, ethical leadership, and resilient institutions, events like this signal a rising commitment to cultivating a new breed of leaders—ones equipped not just to succeed, but to serve, scale, and sustain progress far beyond their own tenure.
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