Panel: Why We Should Care
Keynote: Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde
Panelists: Yemi Adamolekun, Sam Onyemelukwe, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde
Moderator: Emilia Asim-Ita
Tweets by Uduak Oduok, Esq.
Retweets included:@bhmng @lizlenjo
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Event Date: 4/23/2014
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Event: The 2nd Annual Nigerian Entertainment Conference
2014 Theme: Creating Pathways to the Future
Event Live streamed.
Uduak Oduok @UDUAKLAW Apr 23
@emiliaasim says talents cannot create an NGO, raise funds and not give an accounting of what they did with the money. It’s fraud. #NECLIVE
Uduak Oduok @UDUAKLAW Apr 23
In Nigeria you can get rebate taxes if you file your taxes correctly. Says CSR should be regulated. @emiliaasim #NECLIVEUduak Oduok @UDUAKLAW Apr 23
“Anywhere I gather, all I hear is what we “cannot” do another thing I hear is “what government can do for us.” – Tony Okoroji #NECLIVEUduak Oduok @UDUAKLAW Apr 23
Tosin Martins also wants to know as to corporations, when artists partner how do they assure an artist’s CSR goal is implemented? NECLIVEUduak Oduok @UDUAKLAW Apr 23
Tosin Martins says the conversation has moved from corporate social responsibility to CSR investment. What incentives do we have? #NECLIVEUduak Oduok @UDUAKLAW Apr 23
In summary: 1) be professional create the infrastructure that helps us creates jobs; 2) rise up to your civic duties; and 3) lead. #NECLIVEUduak Oduok @UDUAKLAW Apr 23
“Structure your company, pay taxes, train your employees, it is a simple answer but critical n creates real value 4 the industry.” #NECLIVEUduak Oduok @UDUAKLAW Apr 23
“Don’t tell me you are not a role model, you are.” @Realomosexy #NECLIVERetweeted by Uduak Oduok
Elizabeth Ogunnowo @LizzySlizzie Apr 23
There’s a trend where celebrities only give back to society on their birthdays – Emilia Asim-Ita #NECLIVE #SocialResponsibilityUduak Oduok @UDUAKLAW Apr 23
Important panel but I think it should have been named, “Celebrities, Endorsement Deals & Social Responsibility,” #NECLIVEUduak Oduok @UDUAKLAW Apr 23
@emiliaasim discusses celebrities taking pictures with orphanages, starting ngos during festive seasons and then the ngos wither. #NECLIVEUduak Oduok @UDUAKLAW Apr 23
Conflict of interests, background checks, and Qs should be asked b4 artists, actors and creative talents endorse a brand or cause. #NECLIVEUduak Oduok @UDUAKLAW Apr 23
Profits, People and Environment are the three pillars of CSR. There is discussion on how to engage celebrities? #NECLIVEUduak Oduok @UDUAKLAW Apr 23
@emiliaasim ask if the community even understand what governance or other aspects of Corporate Social Responsibility is? #NECLIVEUduak Oduok @UDUAKLAW Apr 23
@emiliaasim great Qs.”When you advocate for civic responsibilities. How much of the internal consequences do they seek to manage?” #NECLIVERetweeted by Uduak Oduok
BlackHouse Media @bhmng Apr 23
Impunity happens only in places where there are no penalties – Yemi Adamolekun #NECLIVE #SocialResponsibilityUduak Oduok @UDUAKLAW Apr 23
For many years now I have had the privilege of working with #enoughisenough on their campaigns. Great organization. #NECLIVEUduak Oduok @UDUAKLAW Apr 23
@emiliaasim long time madam. You look good. Great tone, pacing and diction. Great topic. #NECLIVERetweeted by Uduak Oduok
Liz Lenjo @LizLenjo Apr 23
Entertainment is serious business not just to entertain. I agree with Ms. Omotola. #NECLIVEUduak Oduok @UDUAKLAW Apr 23
@Realomosexy keynote speaker. Listening. #NECLIVE