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Follow on Google News | Omékongo Dibinga Hosts 2015 Youth Leadership Workshop in the Republic of NigerDibinga esteemed work on youth participation, civic leadership and entrepreneurship has been integral in the success of young people across the world
By: Upstander International Dibinga focuses on issues related to youth participation in civic leadership, public management, and entrepreneurship. While in Niger, Dibinga has met and spoken with Yali Fellows, members of the Conseil National de la Jeunesse Nigerienne, Nigerien scouts, Jeune Chambre International, and a host of other groups. In 2013, Dibinga came to Niamey to lead the first edition of the Youth Leadership Institute – a three-day workshop for Nigerien youth association leaders from all eight regions. Dibinga’ The Embassy of the Republic of Niger has stated that Dibinga is an inspiration to many Nigerien youth leaders during his 2013 workshop and welcome his continuous leadership abroad. For more information on Omékongo Dibinga, please visit www.upstanderinternational.com. To schedule an interview, please contact LaWanda White at lawanda@independentlypr.com. About Omékongo Dibinga Omékongo is a motivational speaker, trilingual poet, TV talk show host, and rapper. His Urban Music Award winning work has been described by Nikki Giovanni as “outstanding, exciting, and new while being very old.” His book, From the Limbs of My Poetree was described by Essence Magazine as “a remarkable and insightful collection of exquisite poetry that touches sacred places within your spirit.” He was one of 5 recipients out of 750,000 to win the first ever “CNN iReport Spirit Award.” His work has appeared in O Magazine, and on TV and radio from BET, the BBC and NPR to Music Choice and Voice of America in millions of homes in over 150 countries. He has received over 1,000,000 views on CNN.com. He has spoken before the United Nations, partners with the State Department to conduct youth leadership trainings overseas, and speaks to leadership and diversity conferences across the globe. End
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