The 9th edition of the purpose and business conference, Go And Make A Difference (GoMAD) under the theme “See the Need and Take the Lead” has empowered hundreds of persons with adequate knowledge inorder to become transformational leaders.
It featured six speakers selected from the business, public speaking and mental health domains. Spiced with a panel discussion on “Identifying and Leveraging on Surrounding Opportunities”.
Opening with a lecture on Overcoming challenges of starting, Dr Fotabe Elmine, founder of the Fotabe University of Cameroon advised participants to learn and then earn while in strategic partnerships with values and a vision. She cautioned for legality in business operations.
Just like her, Dr. Julliet Tasama, Dr. Ambe Valentine, Enoh Eyong, Ifaana Qualar and George Charisma mounted the rustroom. Reflecting on GoMAD 9, the convenor, Godlove Njisong said his emotions are a mix of satisfaction and anticipation. Citing that the event marks a significant milestone, he said that his true measure of fulfillment lies in the lasting impact on participants.
“Beyond the event, our goal is to spark a transformation that transcends time. Though immediate assessment proves challenging, the outpouring of positive feedback from attendees serves as an initial gauge of our influence. My ultimate fulfillment hinges on witnessing concrete evidence of the positive change instigated by participants in the coming months.”Njisong remarked.
He went further to say the “continuous evolution towards tangible outcomes fuels my sense of purpose and drives my commitment to facilitating meaningful growth and transformation.” The event held in Douala on Saturday, 24 February 2024 had in attendance men, women, boys and girls of various walks and works of life from over the country.
According to one of the participants from Yaounde, Tsapi Sandra. The programme has “ignited in me that fire of Patriotism that was deeming, due to the breeze of criticism that keeps blowing in our community.”
Tsapi, a young leader and author from one session says she is determined to be so intentional about branding Cameroon such that her name will open up countless doors of opportunities for the generations to come.
Attending for the first time from Buea, Njukang Princeley who is visually impaired expressed satisfaction at the outcome which was to him extra. “Go MAD was different: It transcended motivation and positive consolation, and dared to be practical. One of the harsh lessons I learned during the event is that, it’s okay to change paths as you grow.”
Boosted to make a difference, Njukang believes GoMAD was the right setup and home of good company to achieve his set goals this year. “I’m taking steps to accomplish my goals for this year. I’m connecting with people like Sir George Charisma, because my first book is in mind.” Njukang Princeley, once editor in chief of the University of Buea campus newspaper, The Chariot said.
Inorder to followup and assist, attendants were taught at the end how to write down their set goals and achieve them while creating mentoring opportunities. The rendezvous has been set for next year at GoMAD 10.