Jeremiah Thoronka
Jeremiah Thoronka is a young inventor, entrepreneur and scholar from Sierra Leone. He innovated Optim Energy - a device that turns vibrations from busy roads into electricity.
Quotes
[edit]- I have first-hand experience of growing up without energy or electricity
- The Sun is not always shining, water is drying up, fossil fuels are not always going to be used, but people are always moving
- The future is green if we start realising and financing Africa’s energy revolution
- I will continue to aspire and refuse to succumb or settle for anything less
- Daily determination with the cultivation of a deep- set value system is transforming me into a leader
- Based on my own experience, it will be wiser to say that leaders can be made
- I believe that Africa can be transformed by learning new habits, and new disciplines
- It is my visison to build a sustainable energy sector while leading the quest to change Africa into an energy hub by creating access to efficient energy solutions with relentless focus on mitigating greenhouse emisions
- Leadership is and art rather than a science
- My idea of leadership is being able to inspire others, to motivate, to communicate, to set a vision, to respect others and of course to lead by example
- JEREMIAH THORONKA: LEARNING THE ART OF LEADERSHIP 23 January, 2020
- I want to ensure that we are truly making a difference in the lives of young people and, through them, the world
- Education is not just about getting excellent grades. It is about obtaining skills that you can apply to your life and career
- Young people need real-life examples of where their education could take them
- It is important for education systems everywhere to encourage creativity and foster the 21st century skills that people can apply in their lives.
- There are many before you who almost gave up, but who are now celebrating their success stories
- Be ready to live up to the challenge and demonstrate your strength
- Surround yourself with people who always uplift you and push you to challenge yourself.
- Just do it
- Failure does not define you, what matters is how you get up and respond to the challenge
- US$100,000: ‘Surround yourself with people who uplift you’ 25 November, 2021