The powerful voice of a silenced generation | TONYE COLE | TEDxJabi

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Like all things in life, It's all about the choices we make and the choices we make have consequences.
Tonye Cole is the Co-Founder and Group Executive Director of Sahara Group which is an energy conglomerate with a strong operating presence spanning the entire energy value chain in Nigeria to neighboring West African countries and past the African sphere to Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The global operations of the Sahara Group comprises of 19 operating companies with over 650 employees located in over six countries. Mr. Cole and his partners have strategically managed the operating companies from incubation and have successfully driven the company to an USD11billion annual revenue base. Tonye Cole is chiefly responsible for the strategic expansion of businesses within the organization’s energy portfolio and is actively involved in the exploration of the upstream businesses in new frontier and emerging markets.
In addition to founding and managing one of Nigeria's largest energy conglomerates, he is also the founder of the Nehemiah Youth Empowerment Initiative, which is an NGO set up to empower the Nigerian youths in different parts of the country. Consequently, he is a "Brand Ambassador" for Nigeria, working to inspire youth to unlock the continent's tremendous human potential. This is achieved by working closely with a good number of foundations in Nigeria (Africa 2.0, Rise Youth Foundation, Down Syndrome Foundation, Servant Leaders Foundation, Compassion Center for Physically Handicapped Children in Port Harcourt, Cheshire Home for the Disabled in Lagos, Slum2School Project and various charitable organizations).
Tonye Cole has delivered numerous papers on diverse topics such as Oil and Gas Dynamics, Sustainable Energy, Youth Empowerment, Entrepreneurship and Capacity‐Building, Leadership, Change, Strategy, among others. He has also participated actively in various seminars, trainings and conferences till date.
Mr Cole attended the University of Lagos where he gained his merit Honors in Architecture.
Mr. Cole is happily married with 3 beautiful kids
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[@Ifeakinboyejo]

So much emotion in the whole of the speech! Message well sent! God bless you sir

[@danielshagaismaila375]

The truth can be suppressed but not for too long. And for every choice you make there is a consequence. Thank you, Femi.

[@michaelbabs7288]

Thank you Mr Tonye Cole for the great speech. You guys are definitely waking up the sleeping giant Nigeria.

[@omololaoguntade1895]

very deep message and I am greatly inspired.

[@zkorti06]

Very true reality we face in Africa at large. Awesome message my African brother.

[@henryfakunle1216]

Fanikayode is a genius. He was so smooth without mincing any word.

[@jju6410]

I think the time for accountability is past...! Its time for the youth to takeover the mandate.

[@machixchizy3692]

Good one and relevant.

[@CraigBrockie]

I like Tonye's message and kind demeanor.

[@evelynnwajagu1919]

This is about 4 years ago...deep and very relevant....hmmmm

[@princessoluwakemioshodi7300]

Good talk

[@paulbarker4625]

Impressive and thoughtful. Was pleasantly surprised to see a Nigerian who stands for something other than a scam artist.

[@thankgodamadi9613]

Very powerful message,

[@kelvinbanee7015]

Leader indeed!

[@chimoyuch399]

Biafra... ... it unites us

[@osundeedwin2218]

This country will b greater if our top LEADERS Shawn EARTHNIC and RELIGIOUS sentiments in PROJECTS and APPOINTMENTS to top and SENSITIVE Government offices. Not square PEGS in ROUND Holes.

[@godisfaithful8376]

Please what happened to the governor that promised security to the chibok girls?????

[@rabitaasx6187]

Biafra will need 💚💛💖👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@veritas2048]

THERE IS NO BIAFRA

[@tar21978]

Is 265’,000 ,000 is NOT 140,000,000 don’t be shy say the truth overloaded ppl.

[@michaelbabs7288]

What are you drinking Mr Man?

[@anthonyajibolaomoruyi8054]

@@michaelbabs7288: "Ogogoro" I believe.

[@rabitaasx6187]

😅😅😅

[@rabitaasx6187]

Biafra is God love 👪👪👪👪👪👪👪👪

[@veritas2048]

THERE IS NO BIAFLA

[@rabitaasx6187]

Zoooo poll👮👮