It’s not every day that an 11-year-old child takes the global stage by storm, but Naomi Oloyede did just that in 2019. Her speech on “How to combat corruption in Nigeria” not only impressed the audience but also secured her a spot to represent her country at the Education for Justice (E4J) High-Level Conference on Corruption in Vienna, Austria. This young girl from Nigeria took the world by surprise with her eloquence and determination to make a change.
Naomi Oloyede’s decision to speak up against corruption was a turning point in her life. Her passion, intelligence, and willingness to take a stand for what she is passionate about is truly commendable. At the E4J High-Level Conference on Corruption, she delivered a speech that captivated the audience of 300 global stakeholders. In her speech, she highlighted the responsibilities of the policymakers in ensuring that the world is a better, safer and more inclusive place for children to live in and how it can be used as a weapon against corruption.
The way she tackled complex issues and presented her ideas was nothing short of impressive. During the International Conference “Educating for the Rule Of Law” in Vienna, Austria in October 2019, she had stated that “the future of the children and the youth are in the hands of policy makers”. While adding that “the youth ought to join hands together to make the world a better place to stay in the future”.
Naomi’s interest in current affairs pushed her to become more informed about the world, which ultimately led to her passion for fighting corruption. One of the remarkable things about her was her ability to hold her own on an international stage. It’s not easy to address a room full of people as a child, but she did so effortlessly. She spoke with confidence, precision, and clarity, which earned her respect from the audience. Her message on how to combat corruption resonated with everyone in the room.
