Project Inspire Africa

Kayode believes that a people of good conscience will make a good nation and this is his motivation for starting I have Conscience Foundation. In this interview with Project_Inspire,Kayode talks about his journey and prospects . 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 backgroun...

Adek desires to see a nation where young people are equipped to make informed choices. Through her nonprofit organization, she is creating opportunities for young people to learn and be equipped to drive positive social change. In this interview with Project-Inspire,Adek tells her story.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : Can we meet you? Adek : My name is Adek Anthony Bassey, a 28-years-old female from Cross River State, Ikom LGA, Nigeria. PROJECT_INSPIRE : Tell us briefly your childhood experience Adek : I had an interesting childhood. I was the only child for 9 years and I enjoyed all the love, pampering and attention that was available in the family. Even though I was loved, I wanted to be a male child if I had my way because of how I saw the society place less value on a female child. I also had my share of struggles but I am still here.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : What’s your educational background? Adek : My parents placed premium on education irrespective of our financial status. I attend...

After been told that Basketball doesn’t have a future, Innocent remained committed to his vision of transforming lives through Basketball. Today through Graduate2Greatness Basketball Academy™ (G2G), Innocent is raising global champions from local communities in Nigeria. In this interview with Project_Inspire, Innocent shares his story.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : Can we meet you? Innocent : I am Odianosen Innocent Bizjames, 39 years of age and from Edo State, Nigeria.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : Tell us about your childhood?   Innocent : I had an interesting childhood. I was born and raised in Gombe State. My experiences as a child help shaped my adulthood and I am grateful to God for such a childhood.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : What is your educational background like?   Innocent : I attended Gombe High School,Gombe State and Ikenne Community College,Ikenne,Ogun State for my primary and secondary school education respectively. I was admitted into University of Benin to study c...

When failure was no longer an option, Valentine Okafor decided to do the one thing that was difficult for him to do - reading. Today, through The Val Okafor Company, he is helping thousands of young people build leadership competence and increase their productivity as a means of achieving poverty reduction. He spoke with Project-Inspire this month on how his journey has been.  PROJECT_INSPIRE : Can we meet you? Valentine :  Valentine Tobechukwu Okafor is my name. I am 26 years old and from Imo State Nigeria.     PROJECT_INSPIRE :Tell us about your childhood?   Valentine :  I used to be a very shy person when I was younger. I had many aspirations including the desire to become a medical doctor. I just loved to switch professions that tickled my fancy. It is so funny that as a child, I loved to do amazing things but couldn’t do them because of timidity. I wasn’t a very bright student as I was always behind others. I remember the time I came 14th out...

From taking little steps to put smiles on the faces of the children in her street, OLUWAFUNMILOMOTODARABI OJEWALE's (MIBI) passion has blossomed into an organization that has blessed the lives of over 20,000 young people. We are glad to introduce Mibi as Project-Inspire's Changemaker of the month. PROJECT_INSPIRE : Can we meet you?   Mibi :My name is Mibi Ojewale. Mibi is short for OLUWAFUNMILOMOTODARABI. I am first a daughter of God who does his work through Adlai Heroes Foundation, a non-profit organization. I also double as an events producer for John Mary and Party. I love God, children and ice-cream. I am very passionate about humanitarian services (like volunteering to help those in need). My hobbies are events production and styling. It's also safe to say that I am very proactive, kind and passionate about helping others. I hate injustice and cheating.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : Tell us about your childhood?   Mibi : I had a fun and memorable childhood. I actually ha...

One in every five of the world’s out-of-school children is in Nigeria;the gap to bridge in education is massive. But each step we take in the right direction makes the difference. This month on Project- Inspire,we spoke with Joseph Effiong(Founder of Golden Schools and Executive Director of Make A Life Foundation) about the action he is taking to bridge this gap. Below is the excerpt of our interview PROJECT_INSPIRE : Can we meet you?  Joseph : I am Joseph Effiong, a Teacher who's poised to imbue solutions in every learner and a social entrepreneur who's concerned about providing quality education for low-income commmunities. I am 29 years old and I hail from Inua-Abasi Effiat, Mbo L.G.A, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : Tell us briefly your childhood experience.   Joseph:I   grew up away from my parental home. I spent my childhood in the hands of a Priest who my Mum said I fell in love with as a child. Growing up in the hands of a strict disci...

After several first-hand experiences of the injustice occasioned by the loopholes in our criminal justice system, Oluyemi Orija couldn't put up with this holy discontentment. Her response was setting up Headfort Foundation. Barely two years after, Headfort Foundation has not only remained committed to prison decongestion and human rights advocacy but has in the process gained international recognition. We are glad to introduce Oluyemi Orija as Project Inspire's Change Maker for the month of September as she shares with us how it all began   PROJECT_INSPIRE : Can we meet you? Oluyemi :I am Oluyemi Orija, a lawyer, an entrepreneur, and a human right activist. I hail from Ekiti state, Nigeria, a graduate of law from Ekiti State University. After my law degree, I proceeded to the Nigeria Law School in Lagos and I served Nigeria at the legal department of Urban Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom state Nigeria. I am the Managing Partner of Headfort Chambers, a corporate ...

“Volunteering is the ultimate sacrifice in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in”. Our guest this month is building a community of passionate Nigerians who are selflessly creating the kind of community they want to see. PROJECT_INSPIRE : Can we meet you? Chinenye : I'm Chinenye Nzom Busayo, 25 years old, and am from Anambra State, Nigeria.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : Tell us briefly about your experience as a child. Chinenye: I had an amazing childhood, I come from a very good Christian background, my parents ensured that my siblings and I were comfortable, my best memories are from my childhood, from going to church, and playing with my siblings, it was fun. PROJECT_INSPIRE : What’s your educational background? Chinenye : I was in the Science department in secondary school, and I was very much in love with mathematics. I went ahead to study Chemistry in Federal College...

In the belief that Nigeria and indeed Africa can reach their full potential, Oluwajoba Oluwaniyi is equipping the next generation to take charge of the near future. Project_Inspire speaks to him about the work he is doing through SMOG EDUTECH. PROJECT_INSPIRE : Can we meet you? Oluwajoba : I'm Oluwajoba Oluwaniyi. I'm 26 years old, from Osun State, Nigeria.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : Tell us briefly your childhood experience. Oluwajoba : I was born in Lagos State and had my kindergarten education there before my family relocated to Ibadan. If there is anything I remember about my childhood, it is waking up in the middle of the night to drink tea. Even now, I can taste tea granules in my mouth.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : What’s your educational background? Oluwajoba : I'm a computer science graduate of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State. Growing up, I wanted to be anything adventurous and experiential. In secondary school, I was bored with most of th...

After being contacted to write an article for a women's health magazine, Barbara Madu came across obstetric fistula for the first time and wondered why nothing much had been said about the health condition. Her desire to fill the gap gave birth to The VVF Initiative, a platform that provides prevention, rehabilitation and reintegration services for obstetric fistula patients. We are glad to introduce Barbara Madu as our guest for March . PROJECT_INSPIRE : Can we meet you? Barbara : I am Barbara Madu Esq. from Imo State, Nigeria. I am a women's health enthusiast with great interest in obstetric fistula.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : Tell us briefly your childhood experience. Barbara : Growing up for me was interesting. Because my parents were academics, everything was more like a competition of some sort. You just had to get it right. You can say that affected me greatly, but all in all, it was great fun. PROJECT_INSPIRE : What’s your educational background? Barbara: I a...