Ilorin, Nigeria – July 26, 2025
As 2025 reaches its halfway point, the Kwara State Government is once again convening voices from across the digital and innovation ecosystem for a powerful edition of Kwara Digital Pulse. This month’s theme, “Beyond the Burnout: Navigating Growth, Setbacks, and Self-Discovery in the Second Half of 2025,” is a rallying call for anyone seeking clarity, renewal, and direction amidst the hustle.
Organized by the office of the special assistant on digital innovation,the interactive session will be held virtually on Saturday, July 26, 2025, and is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM WAT. Participants can join the conversation live via X (formerly Twitter) Space via https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1DXxyqvaroYxM
This special mid-year edition of Kwara Digital Pulse invites professionals, creatives, entrepreneurs, and students alike to pause and reflect on the emotional toll of ambition, the lessons hidden in setbacks, and the importance of self-awareness in achieving sustainable growth. The session is designed to foster openness, vulnerability, and support for those navigating life transitions, uncertainty, or simply trying to catch their breath in a fast-paced world.
Meet the speakers:
Kolapo Imam is a seasoned Product Manager and Tech Evangelist with a strong passion for creating innovative, problem-solving products. He has expertise across various sectors including Fintech, Real Estate, SaaS, MarTech, EdTech, APIs, and digital transformation. He effectively connects with diverse audiences and brings unique insights to product development and marketing.
Rukayat Yahaya is a result-driven project manager and entrepreneur with 10+ years of experience in digital innovation and human capital development. She founded Tamirah Fabrics and a youth entrepreneurship community, supported 10,000+ businesses through NG-CARES, and now manages federal projects in Abuja. A mentor and speaker, she has earned awards from WHO and the Kwara State Government and is active in ISMN and KWACCIMA.
Opeyemi Kayode is an MBA candidate at UNC Kenan-Flagler with a background in fintech, risk compliance, and corporate finance. He previously worked at KPMG in Nigeria and the UK, leading cross-border projects in audit and risk across banking, healthcare, and consumer sectors. Passionate about fintech, he helps startups build strong compliance frameworks.
Attendees will hear from a carefully curated panel of experts and everyday people who have rebuilt from burnout, reframed failure, and reconnected with their purpose. Through these stories and shared experiences, the event will offer practical tools and fresh perspectives on how to move forward with intention, balance, and emotional clarity.
This edition shifts the focus inward — emphasizing that success is not just about scaling businesses or building brands, but also about sustaining the self behind them. It acknowledges the silent weight many carry, and encourages a more holistic view of success: one that includes mental health, rest, and personal alignment. More than motivational chat, the session aims to provide real, practical insights for those who may be questioning their pace, their goals, or their energy to keep going.
Kwara Digital Pulse remains a driving force for conversations that blend technology, personal development, and community-driven insight, and this month’s edition promises to be one of the most human-centered yet offering both reflection and renewal as we enter the final stretch of the year.
Use the hashtag #KwaraDigitalPulse to join the conversation, contribute your story, or simply listen in and draw strength from a growing community that values growth — not just in numbers, but in people.
For more information, follow @Digitalkwara on X