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Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) is set to hold its 2023 GTCO Autism conference and follow-up consultations in Lagos, July 24 and 25, 2023.
GTCO, while announcing dates for the conference yesterday, disclosed that this year’s programme themed; “Empowering Voices for Autism,” promotes 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 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 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 be held at the Muson Centre, Lagos, while the free one-on-one clinic will open from July 26 to 29 at the Chapel of Light, Alausa, Ikeja. For Ghana, the activities will be with a workshop on August 1st at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, Ghana, and consultations will last from August 2 to 5 at the same venue.”
Commenting on the 202 GTCO Autism Conference, Group Chief Executive Officer of Guaranty Trust Holding Plc, Mr. Segun Agbaje, said “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.
“We are excited about the evolving insights on the management of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and 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, and the 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.
