PROJECT_INSPIRE: Can we meet you?
Kayode: I am Asher Kayode Adewumi,the CEO of I Have Conscience Foundation. I'm from Kwara State. I am the first child of my family. I'm married and blessed with two children.
PROJECT_INSPIRE: Tell us briefly your childhood experience.
Kayode: I lost my father at the tender age of 5 and that cause a separation between me,my sibling and my mum because I had to move in with an uncle in another city. He took care of me, sponsored my education and inculcated good values in me even though he too was young and single. However, none of us could replace the lack of parental care and love, but I am eternally grateful for how far he has brought me.
PROJECT_INSPIRE: What’s your educational background?
Kayode:I completed my primary school education at St Mary Primary School Kabba Kogi State before moving on to St Augustine College Kabba Kogi State and then to GDSS Ojagboro Ilorin Kwara where I completed my secondary school education. I hold a National Diploma in Guidance and Counselling from the Institute of Education Ahmadu Bello University,Zaria and a Bachelor’s Degree in Education Psychology from Ahmadu Bello University,Zaria.
PROJECT_INSPIRE: What are your contributions towards making Nigeria a better place?
Kayode: As an active citizen, I have taken up the mission of reawakening people's conscience toward a positive behavior in the society. This is why I founded I Have Conscience Foundation, a non-governmental organization committed to promoting positive behavior as a means of reducing social vices in the society.
PROJECT_INSPIRE: What have your achievements been?
Kayode: We have carried out several sensitization and awareness program among children,youths,men and women in markets,schools,churches,mosques,parks and charity homes on matters of terrorism,religious intolerance,drug abuse,sexual violence and jungle justice. We have also been able to expand our operations from Abuja to Benue,Adamawa,Nassarawa,Plateau,Kwara,Lagos and Tabara. We have so far directly reached 3,300 beneficiaries. We have successfully implemented 52 projects since in our three years of existence. We also run a weekly radio program known as “Moment of Conscience”. Our partnerships with other organization have continued to grow. We belong to NNNGO, CSACEFA, NACTAL, CPN, ICDAY and FOWPAL to mention few.
PROJECT_INSPIRE: What motivated you to do what you are doing?
Kayode: Looking at the challenges confronting our dear nation and the world at large, I had to look for a way to bring about positive change in my society and country through humanitarian service. This is how I got here.
PROJECT_INSPIRE: What has been your major challenge since you began your non-profit organization?
Kayode: Since the organization commenced activities it has been self-sustained from friends and family. We have a lot to do for humanity but our financial strength is slowing us down. We strongly believe that with support from government and donors we will do more for humanity.
PROJECT_INSPIRE: Many young people have great ideas, but lack of funds is always a stumbling block. What’s your advice in this regard?
Kayode: My advice is they should not back down with their ideas, they should make do with little they can start with and keep pushing, someone out there is looking out for them, it is just a matter of time they will get there.
PROJECT_INSPIRE: How have you been able to raise money to implement your ideas?
Kayode: Through friends and family.
PROJECT_INSPIRE: Could you please share with us one or two experience(s) you have had in the course of your campaign that has/have impacted on you?
Kayode: From our awareness to schools on Operation Catch Them Young, I have seen young people make commitments to live right and actually take steps to prove their commitment. This wells in me great joy and I won’t trade that feeling for something else. Also seeing that the little organization I started has now gained both national and international recognition is a huge boost for me to do more.
PROJECT_INSPIRE: What are your prospects in the next 5 or 10 years?
Kayode: To see that every home in Nigeria have a Conscience Ambassador and amplify our message globally.
PROJECT_INSPIRE:What do you think is the major cause of unemployment among the youth today, and how can we get over this?
Kayode: The major cause of unemployment among our youth today is the government.
Our government need to invest more in youth development.Already our young people are trailblazing even in the current difficult circumstances. We will do much more if the environment is right. I also advise that young people begin to explore entrepreneurship.
PROJECT_INSPIRE:How can you be reached on social media?
Kayode:Website:www.ihcf.org.ng
Instagram I_haveconsciencefoundation
Email: foundationconscience@gmail.com
Facebook: I Have Conscience Foundation
PROJECT_INSPIRE:The final word for the Nigerian youth.
Kayode: Be a Nigerian with a good conscience.
PROJECT_INSPIRE: Thank you for sharing your story with us and we do pray that many will be inspired as they read.
Kayode : It is my pleasure.
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