As we prepare for yet another edition of LEAD Camp, this year’s edition doubles as the 20th edition and it’s a perfect opportunity to celebrate amazing young girls that have participated in the program and are now leading transformational change in their respective sectors. The Leadership, Empowerment, Achievement and Development
Archive for May, 2021
Register Today! JA Nigeria to host ‘Financial Literacy for Kids by Kids’
To mark a memorable celebration for children’s day, we will be hosting a young finance genius, David Famoti to facilitate a virtual financial literacy session on the 5th of June by 3pm. David Famoti is a son to Motunrayo Ade-Famoti, CEO Money Steward who teaches other children on money matters.
Application Now Open for ViMP 2021
Now in its 21st year, application is now opened for the Venture in Management Program, a program targeted at raising ethical business leaders who will go on to start their businesses or manage established businesses and social enterprises. ViMP will select, through a rigorous process, 70 outstanding members of the
Volunteer Spotlight – Meet Deborah
Deborah Ogunyemi, a JAN CP alum who is now a volunteer teaches our flagship Company Program in Ibadan, Oyo State. She was fascinated by the mode of delivery of her instructor when she participated in the JAN program and this sparked her interest to become a volunteer. Deborah believes in
Alumni Spotlight – Meet Michael
We are always proud of our alumni making a transformational impact in their respective communities. One of such alumni is Michael Nwoseh, 2012 ViMP alum who is the Strategic Growth Lead at Data Science Nigeria (DSN) – a non-profit run with the vision to accelerate Nigeria’s development through promoting the
JA Nigeria, UPS prepare students for Career Success
As we continue in our journey of empowering young people to own their economic future, JA Nigeria has partnered with UPS foundation to equip young people with work readiness skills required to make them thrive in the emerging economy. Through the implementation of the JA Career Success Program, students were
JA Nigeria welcomes Union Bank to its Board
Lagos, Nigeria, May 2021 – Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN) is pleased to announce that Union Bank of Nigeria Plc.; one of Nigeria’s most respected financial institutions, has joined its Board of Directors. Ogochukwu Ekezie-Ekaidem, Chief Brand and Marketing Officer at Union Bank, has been selected to represent the financial institution
Volunteer Spotlight – Chimdinma Mbeledogu
Chimdinma Mbeledogu, a banker in Port Harcourt volunteers to teach JA Company Program at Federal Government College, Port Harcourt. Chimdinma works with First Bank Nigeria Plc as the Head of Branch Services. She believes that young people should be equipped with the necessary skills to enable them thrive in the
Alumni Spotlight – Damilola Banjo
Damilola Banjo, a 2016 ViMP alum, is an Investigative Journalist from Nigeria. She is passionate about improving the standard of education. She graduated from the University of Ibadan with a B.A degree in Communications and Language Arts. Some of her works include Investigations on killings and kidnapping in Zamfara State
What if I am a solo player?
It’s not news that natural sole players often have fears with teamwork. From having to speak in meetings to the dissemination of tasks and other limitations they see from this skill which poses a threat to their career. While working alone gives room for self-awareness, creativity, focus, and self-discipline, rarely
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