Confronted with multiple cases of teenage pregnancy at his primary place of assignment as a youth corps member, Okolo Ikechukwu knew that something had to be done to change the prevailing narrative in his host community. This realization led him to launch a teenage pregnancy prevention advocacy program that culminated in the establishment of Milecent Foundation. In this interview with Project_Inspire, Okolo Ikechukwu shares his story of impact. PROJECT_INSPIRE : Can we meet you? Ikechukwu :I am Okolo Ikechukwu, 32 years old from Enugu state. PROJECT_INSPIRE : Tell us briefly about your childhood? Ikechukwu : I had a rough childhood in the creeks of Onitsha. Hawking and scavenging were part of my childhood journey and I believe that, that experience helped shaped me into a better person. PROJECT_INSPIRE :What is your educational background like? Ikechukwu :I had my primary school education at Alheri Mortune Memorial School, s...
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