Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, GTCO has announced a change in the date of its 15th Annual Autism Conference.
The 2025 GTCO Autism Conference, originally scheduled to commence on Tuesday, 15th July, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, 16th July, following the public holiday just declared by the Federal Government in honour of the memories of the immediate past President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR.
While the conference will now take place as a one-day event on Wednesday, 16th July at the Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos, the one-on-one consultations will proceed as earlier scheduled, from Thursday, 17th to Saturday, 19th July, at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja.
Themed “From Awareness to Action: 15 Years of Advancing Autism Inclusion,” the conference is the flagship event of GTCO’s Orange Ribbon Initiative and serves as a platform for engagement, education, and support for children and adults living with autism, their families, and caregivers.
Speaking about the initiative, the Group Chief Executive Officer of GTCO Plc, Mr. Segun Agbaje, stated: “The Orange Ribbon Initiative began in 2009 as our commitment to advocate for children with neurodevelopmental disorders and to support the families and caregivers who nurture them.
What started as a simple but focused effort has grown to shape how we advocate, how we listen, and how we respond. This is the foundation upon which the Autism program is built one that champions acceptance, encourages early intervention, and advocates for a future where every child is given the opportunity to thrive.”
Mr. Agbaje added: “Now in its fifteenth year, the GTCO Autism Programme remains committed to advocacy, support, and empowerment. We have been building a space for dialogue, learning, and transformation not just for the autism community, but for all of us working towards a more compassionate society.”
At a recent press briefing, the Chief Communications Officer of GTCO Plc, Oyinade Adegbite, also reaffirmed the Group’s unwavering support for autism advocacy. She noted that while this year’s conference will now be a one-day session, it remains packed with impactful conversations and expert insights.
Additionally, three days of free consultations with specialists will be available to provide direct support to families and individuals affected by autism.
GTCO appreciates the understanding and support of stakeholders and participants in light of this date change and remains committed to creating a more inclusive world for children and adults living with autism.
We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be a meaningful and impactful conference on Wednesday, 16th July 2025.
