GTCO Autism Conference 2025: Meet the Facilitators Leading the Charge for Inclusion
By Azeez Disu
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) is gearing up to host the 15th edition of its renowned Autism Conference, themed “From Awareness to Action: 15 Years of Advancing Autism Inclusion,” scheduled to take place from July 16, 2025, at the Muson Centre, Lagos. The event will feature a series of enlightening sessions led by distinguished local and international facilitators, providing a platform for education, advocacy, and support for individuals with autism and their families.
The conference, a flagship component of GTCO’s Orange Ribbon Initiative, will extend beyond Nigeria, with the second edition held in Ghana from July 21–24 at the University of Professional Studies, Accra. The event aims to foster a broader Pan-African conversation around autism inclusion.
Key to this year’s conference are the expert facilitators who will lead various sessions, workshops, and discussions. Among the notable professionals include:
– Benedict O. Sama – Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Behavior Analyst, and Researcher
– Remi Olutimayin – Writer, Editor, Producer, Voice Actor, and Director
– Camille Proctor – Founder, Advocate, Researcher, and Mom
– Osezusi Bolodeoku – International Behavior Analyst and Autism Services Practitioner
– Dr. Bernadette N. Kilo – Developmental Paediatrician
– Afeez AbdulRasak – Early Childhood and Special Education Expert
– Ade Otubanjo – Speech Pathologist
– Georgiana Koyama– Board Certified Behaviour Analyst and Founder, All Behaviour Consultancy Ltd
– Solape Azazi– International Behaviour Analyst and Autism Advocate
Additional facilitators include:
– Camiella Hay – Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst
– Prof. Mashudat Bello-Mojeed – Psychiatrist
– Oyeyemi Patricia Adako – SEN and Autism Advocate, Researcher
– Lanre Duyile – Behaviour Analyst and Founder, Behaviourise International, Canada
– Rashard Dobbins – Mental Health Advocate and Musical Innovator
– Tomi Agboola – Odeleye – Speech and Language Therapist
The conference will feature engaging sessions, workshops, and performances designed to promote understanding, acceptance, and practical strategies for supporting individuals with autism. The event’s facilitators bring decades of experience and expertise, dedicated to transforming awareness into actionable change.
Since its inception in 2009, the Orange Ribbon Initiative has been at the forefront of autism advocacy in Nigeria and across Africa. By bringing together leading specialists, caregivers, and advocates, GTCO continues its mission to eliminate stigma, support families, and champion inclusive development for people with autism.