Themed “Bridging Borders: Building Global Careers as Nigerians,” the event attracted a diverse audience, including attendees from Harvard, Oxford, Imperial, UNILAG, Babcock and Covenant University. These participants are building impressive careers at world-renowned organizations such as JP Morgan, Standard Bank, Nova Bank, Google, Bloomberg, NHIS, EY, Deloitte, The IFC, and many more.
The event’s keynote speaker, Tunde Onakoya, the acclaimed chess champion and founder of Chess in Slums, captivated attendees with his story of using chess as a tool for empowerment. Tunde’s address emphasized the importance of resilience, strategic thinking, and community development—values that resonate deeply with the mission of Converge.
