Junior Achievement Africa, which aims to inspire young girls to become leaders in their communities and prosper in the global economy, has trained 30 secondary school girls in Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa.
Delta Airlines facilitated the training, which was part of a regional LEAD Camp project for girls and took place in Ghana. It lasted four months and focused on entrepreneurship and social impact.
These participants were chosen from over 300 high-achieving students who had undergone innovation camps and entrepreneurial skills training in their home countries.
Nigeria’s participants included Aliyah Fasasi, Tayelolu Samuel, Chisom Okechukwu, Hafeezah Akinwunmi, Mariam Ajiboye, Esther Atiye, Blessing Omogunloye, Anuoluwapo Oyebola, Aliyat Hamzat, and Fauziyyah Olatunde.
Kilali David-West, a Junior Achievement Nigeria programme officer, and Omolaoye Adebisi, Lagos State Education District IV’s main officer for co-curricular, science, and technology, accompanied the girls.
Olaolu Akogun, acting executive director of Junior Achievement Nigeria, stated that providing these young women with a priceless opportunity to build essential leadership traits for the future is a meaningful impact.
According to Akogun, the selection of participants indicates their dedication, tenacity, and growth during the innovation course.
“Our deepest appreciation goes to Delta Airlines for empowering more girls in Africa and motivating the upcoming cohort of female leaders,” Akogun said.
These exceptional girls participated in workshops, mentorship sessions, and hands-on activities that will empower them to become leaders in their respective communities and thrive in the global economy.