Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN)

Entrepreneurship is not an accident! – Deborah Adeboyejo. As much as Entrepreneurship is a national emergency in many developing nations of the world like Nigeria. Structured, Opportunity entrepreneurship should be the ideal choice. . Entrepreneurship should be seen as a deliberate holistic decision to create value for society rather than a 'QUICK FIX' to 'FAST MONEY' or just for 'SURVIVAL'.  Opportunity over Necessity. . Yes, we need Entrepreneurs but we also need to let them know it is not first for the pleasure but a national service (sometimes delayed gratification)... This type of MINDSET PRODUCES EFFECTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE ENTREPRENEURSHIP. . Yes, avalanche of businesses are needed daily, some will fail and some will succeed. Hence entrepreneurship should be encouraged, celebrated, empowered, and structured to facilitate the emergence of more. . Yes, there is a need to tie the ends of large informal sectors (value created is so powerf...

2017 JAN LEAD Camp KNOW WHO YOU ARE! The day’s activities began with the first leadership workshop facilitated by JA Nigeria’s Executive Director Mrs. Simi Nwogugu who took the girls through a very informative session on emotional intelligence. Mrs. Nwogugu introduced the girls to a range of concepts including self-awareness and self-management. In a practical exercise, the participants had the chance to role-play as emotional intelligence coaches and clients so that they could identify what they value and the essence of who they are. The girls were encouraged to understand the environment they thrive in; their natural strengths; and how to put themselves in a place where they can shine. Becoming comfortable with who you are.  This session was a perfect lead into the first speaker session of the week featuring leading women in entertainment. Turning Passion to Profit. This was the first panel of the week which consisted of leadin...