GTCO Raises Stake in CSR, Hinges Autism Advocacy on Conference

Raheem Akingbolu

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has raised the bar in its support for Autism with the 2023 GTCO Autism Conference and follow-up consultations.

This year’s conference is themed “Empowering Voices for Autism” to promote inclusivity and self-advocacy for persons on the Autism Spectrum. 

An offshoot of the Orange Ribbon Initiative, the GTCO Autism Conference has grown to become a reference point for autism advocacy and intervention in Africa, providing support and empowerment to thousands of people with neuro developmental disorders. 

For Nigeria, the conference will hold on the 24th and 25th of July at the Muson Centre, Lagos, whilst the free one-on-one clinic will open from July 26th to 29th, at the Chapel of Light, Alausa, Ikeja. For Ghana, the activities will begin with a workshop on the 1st of August at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, Ghana, and consultations will last from August 2nd to 5th at the same venue.