Lagos hosted The Roundtable 2025, a youth-led dialogue bringing together 1,300 young Nigerians to explore empowerment, self-belief, and purpose.
Organised by Limitless Club, the annual event provides a platform for young people to engage in honest conversations about leadership, readiness, and redefining success.
In a statement signed by Convener Kennedy Ekezie and Public Relations and Communications Specialist Mojolaoluwa Abayomi, the organisers highlighted this year’s theme, “We Start from Enough.”
According to Ekezie, the 2025 edition challenges the common notion that young people must wait for credentials, recognition, or perfection before making meaningful impact.
“Now in its fourth year, The Roundtable has grown into more than just a conference. The 2025 edition attracted 1,300 participants, its largest turnout yet, but the impact went far beyond numbers. The atmosphere was marked by reflection, vulnerability, and bold storytelling, as participants explored what it means to start from where they are, with what they already have,” the statement read.
Key speakers included Tunde Onakoya, founder of Chess in Slums Africa, who urged participants to value their current resources.
“You must believe that whatever you have in your hands is absolutely significant,” he said, reflecting on his journey of transforming lives with a chessboard.
Kamsi Asuzu-Obumselu, Director of Programmes, described the gathering as “a village of presence,” where young people came together not to impress, but to grow. She noted that reflection prompts, group activities, and peer-led discussions translated the day’s messages into practical insights.
Founder of Shredder Gang, Bumi George, spoke against the pressure of perfectionism and encouraged attendees to show up even when they feel uncertain, while digital creator Eric Gugua emphasised that consistent commitment drives real transformation.
Former Minister of Education, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, delivered a powerful message on courage, gratitude, and responsibility, reminding participants that character is the most enduring form of value and urging young people to embrace collaboration and bold thinking to drive change.
