{"id":4918,"date":"2024-02-12T12:11:42","date_gmt":"2024-02-12T12:11:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freelancecoalition.org\/?p=4918"},"modified":"2024-02-12T13:20:03","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T13:20:03","slug":"fcdc-abuja-and-lagos-meetup-an-event-to-remember","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freelancecoalition.org\/fcdc-abuja-and-lagos-meetup-an-event-to-remember\/","title":{"rendered":"FCDC Abuja and Lagos Meetup: An event to remember"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
Our community had the pleasure of coming together for our very first meetups in Abuja and Lagos, Nigeria.\u00a0<\/p>
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These meetups were generously sponsored by Turn Global<\/a>, WithFrontier<\/a>, Top of the Funnel Community<\/a>, and Digitaloft.<\/a><\/p> \u00a0<\/p> We ensured that these events were not just about networking but also about learning and enjoying some yummy meals.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> In Abuja, on the 30th of December 2023, we met at the Sinoni Chinese Restaurant in Garki.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> It was great to finally see folks in person and not through usual Slack messages and social media.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t A week later, on the 6th of January, we gathered at La Mango Restaurant in Lagos.<\/span><\/p> \u00a0<\/p> These meetups were more than just social gatherings; they were a testament to the power of community.<\/p> We had a round table discussion about whatever freelancing\/marketing queries our community members may be experiencing.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Some of the things we discussed were:\u00a0<\/p> We got to meet with a few trainees from the very first technical SEO cohort trained by Aleyda Solis.<\/a><\/p> \u00a0<\/p> They shared insights into their career progression since completing the cohort and where they are now.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Another highlight was hearing other community members talk about how they’ve benefited from the community.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Our founder, Chima Mmeje, gave us a brief motivational talk on how it’s possible to earn well for your work and finalized it with an unforgettable slogan – “No gree for POVERTY”\u00a0<\/strong>(meaning don’t let poverty win! Fight it).<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> If you’d like to see all the fun moments from our Lagos and Abuja meetups, you can check them out here: Abuja meetup<\/a> and Lagos meetup<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\tWe shared stories, exchanged ideas, and enjoyed great food together.<\/h2>
We had some unforgettable moments at the FCDC Meetup.<\/h2>