Project Inspire Africa

With hundreds  of beggars, young and old, roaming the streets of Lagos, one can only imagine the difficulties of such a life. Well, our guest today, Abel Usim, has not only imagined these difficulties but also got actively involved in solving them. In this interview with Project Inspire, he tells the story of how it all began. PROJECT_INSPIRE : Can we meet you?   Abel : My name is Abel Ikenna Usim, I am 29 years old and am from Arochukwu Local Goverment Area in Abia state.   PROJECT_INSPIRE :Tell us about your childhood experience.  Abel : My childhood was very tough because I was not very bright academically and I failed many times in exam in my primary and secondary school. I was born in Ajegunle and I experienced certain things that were beyond my age but am grateful that most of those things did not have any effect on me.   PROJECT_INSPIRE :What is your educational background?  Abel : I graduated from Madonna University, Okija in Anambra stat...

As we strive for a better future, no one is to be left behind. In Zambia, Choolwe Chimuka advocates gender inclusiveness and adult literacy of rural women. In this interview with Project Inspire Africa, Choolwe speaks about her work and its impacts.   Can we meet you?    My name is Choolwe Chimuka. I was born in Kabwe District of Central Province of the Republic of Zambia. I am the founder of Choolwe Foundation for Girls and Women Empowerment. I am the first child in the family of three. I am an accountant and a passionate advocate for girls’ and women’s rights. Besides advocacy, I enjoy cooking, playing football, and listening to country music.   Tell us briefly your childhood experience.   Growing up, I did activities that came naturally to children: moulded clay pots and clay cows, made and flew kites. I grew up under the care of my parents who instilled discipline and the fear of the Lord into me, laying a strong foundation of my life. My paren...

“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...

After publishing stories of change makers across Nigeria  for 18months,we are glad to announce that our readership is fast extending to other African countries. Sequel to this development ,our organization- Busaosowo Foundation has decided to create a sub-arm of Project_Inspire to be known as PROJECT_INSPIRE AFRICA( PIA) . With PIA,we want to tell the stories of our resilience as a people. Our goal is to recognize every effort that is made towards sustainable development in Africa and inspire little steps for greater impact. To give you the best experience,we have upgraded our blog to allow readers of non-english speaking countries to navigate the blog in their preferred language and subscribe to our newsletter. We want to thank all our readers from Togo ,Ghana, Zambia, Gambia,Cameroon ,Mali,Congo, Malawi,Niger,Liberia and Siera-leone . We believe that Africa will rise to her full potentials in Jesus Name Amen. For Africa, Busaosowo Bisong Coordinator

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...

With about 10.5 million out-of-school children in Nigeria roaming the streets, children remain the most vulnerable group in Nigeria. While many just talk about the problem, a young Nigerian is rising to the challenge. Through her non-profit, ECIAS Foundation, Oyebimpe Arowosebe is helping to change the lives of many children in Nigeria. Project_Inspire speaks with her. PROJECT_INSPIRE : Can we meet you? Oyebimpe : My name is Oyebimpe Arowosebe. I am 28 years old. I am a native of Igede in Ekiti State. I am a community manager, child advocate, and a snail farmer who is passionate about the well-being and health of marginalized children in society. PROJECT_INSPIRE : Tell us briefly about your childhood? Oyebimpe : I grew up in a family of two, in an environment averse to laziness.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : What’s your educational background?   Oyebimpe : I attended St Joseph’s Catholic School and St Louis Girls Grammar School, Akure, Ondo State. I proceeded to E...

From a simple desire to set up a library in Kaduna State, Adamu Bashiru began a non-profit organization that has grown into an enviable prison reformation organization. Today with presence in three states, Dream Again Prison and Youth Foundation continues to give those in our prisons hope for a better future. Project Inspire spoke with Adamu Bashiru Oyakhilome and here is our chat with him :   PROJECT_INSPIRE : Can we meet you?   Adamu : I am Adamu Bashiru Oyahkilome and am from Edo State, Nigeria.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : Tell us briefly about your childhood. Adamu:I  suffered from low self-esteem while growing up, I started elementary school pretty late, I didn't believe in myself, I was trapped in what I called the prison of my mind, my friends mocked and laughed at me because I couldn't speak good English. Like a fish trapped in an aquarium, I could swim but never beyond my fears and doubts.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : What is your educationa...

A major excuse of parents who do not spend quality time with their children is lack of time. Their job ,business and the pressure to make money continuously drive them away from their children.  Now in the midst of a national lockdown, I ask you :WHAT IS STILL HOLDING YOU FROM BEEN WITH YOUR CHILDREN? This is the time to make up for the time you have lost already with them in the parenting process. No more travels and earlier morning appointments . And even if your job involves essential services, the pressure is a  bit on the decrease because of our present reality. Instead of letting your house help bath and feed them this period,DO IT YOURSELF. Look at your children, observe the changes in their bodies,language and mood. Be bold to tell them that you want them to ask you all the questions they have ever wanted to ask. If you don't know how or where to start, let me suggest a few conversation starters. 1. What do you like most about our family? 2. Do you know t...