welcome to
EVERYDAY PEOPLE IGNITING EXTRAORDINARY CHANGE
a podcast by Ambassador Jake Epelle - CEO/Founder, TAF Africa
Streaming on these platforms
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Ep1 - With Ambassador Jake Epelle and Prof Taiwo Oyedele
Ambassador Jake spends time with Professor Taiwo Oyedele, unpacking his life, his insights about excellence, and his advice for the younger generation.
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Ep 2 - Exclusive interview with Olisa Metuh & his Prison experience
In this exclusive episode of Hidden Sparks, we sit down with Ambassador Jake Epelle for a profound conversation with Olisa Metuh —a man whose life took a dramatic turn
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Ep 3 - From the shadows of silence to the spotlight of impact.
In this exclusive episode of Hidden Sparks, we sit down with Ambassador Jake Epelle for a profound conversation with Olisa Metuh —a man whose life took a dramatic turn
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Featured Guests
Mr Taiwo
Oyedele
Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms
Mr. Taiwo Oyedele is an accountant and an economist. He is an author, keynote speaker, mentor and commentator on finance, business, and economic matters. He is currently the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms set up by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with a broad mandate to carry out critical reforms bothering on Fiscal Governance, Revenue Transformation and Economic Growth Facilitation.
Arc Adeola
Adeniyi
President – Nigerian Institute of Architects
Architect Adeniyi is a Nigerian architect, academician and the 30th president of the Nigerian Institute of Architects. She is the 2nd Female President of the Nigerian Institute of Architects . She is the Principal Partner and CEO of MA Architects and has been engaged in major projects ranging from Institutional to Hospital Design as well as Shopping Malls, Religious Buildings and Residential Development.
Honorable Minister Professor Nentawe
Honorable Minister – Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction
Yiltwada is the current minister for the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction . He was part of the PAWA 774 private-sector initiative aimed at providing clean and eco-friendly electricity through micro-grids in Nigerian communities. He led a UNICEF turnkey project from 2005 to 2012, overseeing the design, training, and installation of alternative energy sources for cold chain systems across several Nigerian states..
Chief Olisa
Metuh
Former National Publicity Secretary of People’s Democratic Party (PDP)
Olisa Metuh is a Nigerian politician who served as the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party. He has held various positions, including Chairman of the Anambra State Sports Council and Special Adviser to the Anambra State Governor. Metuh was appointed National Publicity Secretary of the PDP in 2013, a position he held until 2015. He was also a member of the National Executive Committee of the PDP.
meet the host
Ambassador Jake Epelle
- Ambassador Jake Epelle is a renowned African visionary leader and global advocate dedicated to advancing the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs). His life’s work is guided by the conviction that PWDs should be intentionally considered and integrated into all aspects of society, creating a more inclusive world for everyone
- He invites you to join him in building a just and inclusive society—one where every person, regardless of ability, is respected, supported, and granted equal access to education, healthcare, and opportunities. By standing together, we can create a world where PWDs are empowered to reach their full potential and where diversity is celebrated as a strength.