Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced dates for
the 2023 GTCO Autism Conference and follow-up consultations. This
year’s programme is themed “Empowering Voices for Autism” to promote
inclusivity and self-advocacy for persons on the Autism Spectrum. An
offshoot of the Orange Ribbon Initiative, the GTCO Autism Conference has
grown to become a reference point for autism advocacy and intervention
in Africa, providing support and empowerment to thousands of people with
neurodevelopmental disorders. Working with specialists and partner
organisations within and outside Nigeria, the conference will feature
lectures, panel discussions, and performances carefully prepared to
showcase the diverse talents that exist in the autism community whilst
also creating a platform for persons with ASD and their families to
connect and share ideas with subject-matter experts on different aspects
of autism spectrum disorder including its nature and management. For
Nigeria, the conference will hold on the 24th and 25th of July at the
Muson Centre, Lagos, whilst the free one-on-one clinic will open from
July 26th to 29th, at the Chapel of Light, Alausa, Ikeja. For Ghana, the
activities will begin with a workshop on the 1st of August at the
University of Professional Studies, Accra, Ghana, and consultations will
last from August 2nd to 5th at the same venue.Commenting on the 2023
GTCO Autism Conference, Mr. Segun Agbaje, Group Chief Executive Officer
of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, stated, “Society thrives when
diverse individuals with their distinctive voices, perspectives, and
cultures are welcomed and celebrated. It is therefore important that
persons on the ASD spectrum are given the chance to succeed and
empowered to experience life to its fullest.” He further added: “We are
excited about the evolving insights on the management of autism and
remain committed to ensuring that more and more persons with autism
spectrum disorder (ASD) are able to find their voice and embrace their
uniqueness whilst contributing meaningfully to society.”GTCO is a
leading financial services group with banking operations in Nigeria,
West Africa, East Africa, United Kingdom alongside new businesses in
Payment, Funds Management and Pension Fund Administration. Its
leadership in the banking industry and efforts at empowering people and
communities has earned it many prestigious awards over the years.
Recently, the Bank was recognized as Africa’s Best Bank and the Best
Bank in Nigeria at the 2021 Euromoney Awards for Excellence. It also
retained its position as Africa’s Most Admired Financial Services Brand
in the 2022 ranking of The Brand Africa 100: Africa’s Best Brands.For
more information on the GTCO Autism Conference and free consultations,
please visit: https://csr.gtbank.com/
No comments:
Post a Comment