Every year, the honour of being a 'young global leader' is bestowed by the world economic forum to distinguished and inspiring individuals below the age of 40 years.
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The young global leaders is a global network of peers from diverse backgrounds and fields, with the goal of significantly impacting world affairs and shaping the global agenda. It is a forum for young leaders to be a voice for the future and change agents for positive action.
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2013 is proving to be a good year globally for Nigeria and Africa as a whole as distinguished and creative Africans, including Nigerians, have been recognized in this year's list of Young Global Leaders at the World Economic Forum.
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Flying Doctors Nigeria's medical director and founder, Dr Ola Orekunrin, who is barely 27 years old is one of the few Nigerians that have been honoured by the world economic forum,2013. she made the list alongside other young creative Nigerians like Cobhams Asuquo, Tara Durotoye and Alex Okosi.
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The Young Global Leader nominations is a "recognition of your record of professional accomplishments, your commitment to society and your potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world through your inspiring leadership”.
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Dr Ola is a medical doctor and a trained helicopter pilot who started flying doctors Nigeria at the very young age of 24 years old.she was recently featured on the forbe's list of 30 best Young African Entrepreneurs under the age of 30 and has been a recipient of numerous awards for excellence within and outside Nigeria.
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Her aim as a flying doctor is to help save lives in Nigeria and beyond.
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