Secondary college students in Akwa Ibom State have obtained mentorship on management, profession improvement and digital literacy by means of an initiative by the Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni Association of Nigeria (MWFAAN), as stakeholders search to arrange younger folks for accountable management.
The third part of the affiliation’s Future Forward Mentorship Programme was held on 21 October at Uyo High School, bringing collectively students, mentors, schooling stakeholders and representatives of accomplice organisations.
The programme, themed “Building Purpose-Driven Student Leaders,” centered on equipping students with sensible abilities and steering to navigate their educational, private and future skilled lives.
Nicole Compton of the United States Consulate General in Lagos, in her opening handle, counseled the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Education for supporting youth schooling and improvement.
She additionally praised the varsity’s administration and MWFAAN for sustaining the mentorship initiative, calling on the students to make the most of the chance by asking questions, exchanging concepts and studying actively from their mentors.
Ms Compton’s remarks highlighted the significance of participating younger folks early of their improvement, significantly in constructing the boldness, information and values wanted to imagine management duties.
The vice-principal of Uyo High School, Emem Udofia, welcomed the organisers and counseled MWFAAN for bringing what she described as an internationally benchmarked mentorship initiative on to the students.
Susanne Ogunleye, the mission’s general coordinator, additionally delivered a goodwill message, encouraging the students to make use of the mentorship community to develop their skills and obtain their potential.
The periods coated inclusive management and civic integrity, self-confidence and efficient communication, profession discovery and digital literacy, in addition to private well-being and important life abilities.
The interactive format enabled students to have interaction instantly with facilitators, mirror on their aspirations and contemplate sensible methods to use the teachings in class and their on a regular basis lives.
Participants additionally obtained academic supplies, together with branded college luggage, reusable water bottles and writing supplies, to assist their studying.
James Akan, MWFAAN’s publicity secretary, coordinated the occasion, with assist from Uyi Effiom, the affiliation’s South-east zonal coordinator.
The Future Forward Mentorship Programme is a part of MWFAAN’s efforts to empower younger Nigerians and nurture a era of assured, accountable and purpose-driven leaders.
The affiliation stated the initiative seeks to offer secondary college students with the steering and sensible information wanted to make knowledgeable selections about their schooling, private improvement and future careers.
