Hi, I’m YEMILO!
Let me tell you a story…
During a corporate conference that I was a part of organizing, I found myself sitting at the back booth alongside the AV crew, eagerly waiting for the event to begin.
As around 2,000 attendees filled the venue, it became clear that there was a lack of diversity and genuine engagement. This was a familiar feeling, reminiscent of countless other events where the initial excitement sparked by keynote and panel speakers faded too quickly, leaving behind a sense of missed opportunity and unfulfilled potential. I wondered what people would remember about that event two weeks later.
Motivated by a desire for different experiences and a dedication to social impact, I established Tukoda, paving a unique path for myself.
Our mission is to create purposeful gatherings that foster a sense of community, collaboration, and understanding within corporate environments.
Our vision is to drive positive change, ensuring that each event contributes to building stronger relationships, sparking meaningful conversations, and promoting collective growth.
What Does Tukoda Mean?
I am Gbagyi, a member of a tribe indigenous to central Nigeria, which includes what is now known as the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja). My clan within the tribe has been the King Makers for generations. When I asked my father to help me name the business, he gave it the name, ‘Tukoda.’
Pronunciation: /too-ko-dah/
Meaning: Leader.
Tukoda embodies the essence of leadership and sagacity, encompassing attributes such as experience, knowledge, and good judgment used for the betterment of the community.
about me
I am passionate about creating purposeful spaces that welcome powerful impact. I collaborate with passionate people to produce people-centred gatherings that go beyond just logistics.
To me, corporate events are opportunities to inspire, build genuine connections, and convey powerful messages. I understand what it takes to develop a vision from scratch while prioritizing the people you aim to serve and impact. In order to change systems and policies, I am in the business of touching hearts and minds one impactful gathering at a time.
Yemilo Audu
FOUNDER & OWNER
Tukoda Productions