The 2025 GTCO Autism Conference earlier planned for Tuesday, July 15 has been moved to tomorrow due to the public holiday declared by the federal government for today.
On Monday, the Minister of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement, announced today as a work-free day to honour the immediate past President of Nigeria, Mr Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday evening in a London clinic.
Guaranty Trust Company (GTCO) Plc, as one of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, organises an event annually to support people with special needs in society.
In a message obtained by Business Post, the company said the programme would now take place on Wednesday, July 16 at Muson Centre, Lagos, while the one-on-one consultation planned for Thursday to Saturday remains unchanged.
“Please be informed that the 2025 GTCO Autism Conference earlier scheduled for Tuesday, July 15 has been rescheduled to Wednesday, July 16, following the public holiday declared by the federal government of Nigeria in honour of the memories of the immediate past President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari.
“While the conference will now take place as a one-day event on Wednesday, July 16 at the Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos, the one-on-one consultation will go on as scheduled from Thursday, July 17 to Saturday, July 19 at Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa Secretariat.
“We understand this change may cause some inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
“We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be a meaningful and impactful conference on Wednesday, July 16.
“Thank you once again for your continued support and commitment to creating a more inclusive world for children and adults living with autism,” the notice stated.