The conference and consultations will hold in July and August in Nigeria and Ghana respectively

The Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) is set to host the 2023 GTCO Autism Conference with follow-up consultations towards promoting inclusivity and self-advocacy for persons on the Autism Spectrum. 

With the theme; “Empowering Voices for Autism” the organizers aim to hold follow-up consultations for the programme which will come as a free one-on-one clinic on different days in Nigeria and Ghana.

According to a statement from GTCO on the 2023 GTCO Autism Conference, Group Chief Executive Officer of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, Segun Agbaje stated: “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.”

Agbaje further added: “We are excited about the evolving insights on the management of autism and remain committed to ensuring that more and more persons with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are able to find their voice and embrace their uniqueness whilst contributing meaningfully to society.”

The statement from the foremost lender also revealed the schedule thus: “For Nigeria, the conference will hold on the 24th and 25th of July at the Muson Centre, Lagos, whilst the free one-on-one clinic will open from July 26th to 29th, at the Chapel of Light, Alausa, Ikeja.

“For Ghana, the activities will begin with a workshop on the 1st of August at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, Ghana, and consultations will last from August 2nd to 5th at the same venue.

The GTCO Autism Conference, an offshoot of the Orange Ribbon Initiative, has grown to become a reference point for autism advocacy and intervention in Africa, providing support and empowerment to thousands of people with neurodevelopmental disorders.

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.

Source: GTCO