The Nasir Giwa Mentorship (NGM) Platform is marking its 10th anniversary with the fifth edition of the NGM Conference, themed “Building the Future: The Urgency of Now.” The conference is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026, at D’Podium International Event Centre in Lagos. Founded by Engineer Nasir Giwa, NGM has built a community focused on mentorship, personal development, leadership, and professional growth over the past decade.
The conference will feature Russell Rogers, Founder and CEO of Adaptive Foundation, USA, as its keynote speaker. Rogers is expected to share perspectives on leadership, innovation, adaptability, and taking action in a rapidly changing world. The morning plenary will be chaired by Kola Adesina, Group Managing Director of Sahara Power Group, while the afternoon plenary will be chaired by Idris Ayodeji Bello, Founding Partner at LoftyInc Capital.
Conference 5.0 has been designed to create opportunities for participants to engage directly with experienced professionals, gain practical insights, build relationships, and access opportunities that can influence their personal and professional journeys. The conference will feature a high-level panel discussion, executive networking, and the NGM @ 10 Impact Awards, alongside opportunities for participants to engage with mentors and senior professionals.
The conference experience will begin with pre-event activities and a general breakfast at 7:30 a.m. One of the highlights will be “Breakfast with NG,” an intimate breakfast and networking session for the first 60 registered participants who arrive early. The NGM Medical Team will also provide free basic medical check-ups, reflecting the platform’s focus on the wellbeing of its community.
A major feature of this year’s conference will be the grand finales of two youth-focused initiatives: the NGM × Kola Adesina DARE Nigeria Challenge and the NGM × Afropreneur SME Pitch Competition. The top three finalists of the SME competition will pitch their businesses live at the conference. The conference will also feature the NGM Case Study & Research Competition.
Engineer Nasir Giwa urged members of the community to make the conference a priority, emphasising that the platform was created to provide access to knowledge, mentorship, relationships, and opportunities. He described the conference theme as a call to action, encouraging participants to take meaningful steps towards their aspirations.
Tickets for NGM Conference 5.0 are currently available for both physical and virtual attendance. Interested participants can secure their tickets by visiting Nasir Giwa Mentorship on Instagram. The NGM Conference has evolved into a platform where students, young professionals, entrepreneurs, and experienced operators can share knowledge and build relationships.
Key points
- The Nasir Giwa Mentorship Platform is marking its 10th anniversary with Conference 5.0.
- The conference will feature Russell Rogers as its keynote speaker.
- The conference will include the grand finales of two youth-focused initiatives.
