Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN)

LEAD Camp media mentor and Ebonylife TV producer Mrs. Priscilla Nzimiro, showed her mentees the ropes of the entertainment business during their field trip to the EbonyLife TV production studio where they had a full tour of the grounds by presenter Fortune Imerhion who was so patient in showing us around.  The girls got the chance to see what life behind the camera is really like, the work entailed in producing a show and the energy required to make it in the industry. The girls weren't quite as ready as we had hoped for their cameo in regards to the manner they approached their research, but Priscilla came up with a new strategy and created new lines for the girls to read and worked with them on their diction to make sure they delivered their best performance and this  is the essence of mentorship after all. Prisciall was everything you could ask for in a mentor. She was stern, but sweet and didn’t leave an inch for failure. We were all amazed at her energy levels du...

The 50 girls took a creative journey into the entertainment industry through Biola Alabi, CEO, Biola Alabi Media and Titilope Sonuga, Poet & Brand Ambassador, She Will Connect Program-Nigeria. Biola and Titilope help the girls see the possibilities of creating change through entertainment and shared their path to success in their creative fields and how to look past negativity.  The ladies answered a very critical question; one we all ask ourselves when we look back on our lives, "what would I tell my 15 year old self?" At the end of the discussion Titolope shared an amazing, soul stirring poem on overcoming our fears. Happy viewing.  Article and Photos by: Petra Erhiyoma, JAN

I began my National Youth Service (NSYC) in Cross-River Sate and the first thing I noticed at my school was that the pupils; especially the public school pupils, usually went to school without sandals, books in hand, torn uniforms and in worked in environments not conducive for learning. I had to do something about it. Bearing in mind that I might not be able to reach every child who needs a better school kit or classroom,  I still believed it was better to do little than to do nothing. I went ahead to share my intentions with my Local Government Inspector who advised i focus on one school. Having searched through some parts of the city, I decided to adopt Army Day Primary School II. There was a heavy downpour of rain the first day I visited the school, and the pupils in the kindergarten were perched on their chairs and tables because their classroom flooded due to the leaking roof. The Head teacher's office was not exempt, as she had bowls lined up to retain the heavy downpour ...

Last week, JAN Associate Director Mr. Harrison Ozuruonye, and Programs Officer Mr. Titilade Adeniran traveled to Maidugruri and Yola State respectively to do a hands on assessment of IDP camps to asses their needs. We've all witnessed the tragedy inflicted on these regions by Boko Haram and we believe we can play a vital role in enabling our Northern family rebuild their lives. The situation on ground is not completely hopeless, but there is still alot of work that needs to be done. The Nigerian military and Aid relief agencies are working very hard and we applaud their efforts and sacrifice. JAN would like to give these afflicted people access to our free programs and impart them with skills and an education nobody can take away from them. Donate, volunteer and support our efforts to impact these regions and other regions across Nigeria. If you think your community could benefit from JA Nigeria programs, please contact us www.ja-nigeria,org #IDP #Community #JANCa...

JA Nigeria in partnership with The Abraaj Group sponsored Six (6) Schools in Abuja and Lagos. These schools participated in the Abraaj 2 nd Cycle Company Program These are the products made by students in both regions. Abuja:   Living Spring International College: (113 students)-Student Note Pads, Ankara Knapsack Flora Home School: (40 students)-Germicide, snacks and liquid soap. Nurul Bayan: (19 students)-Petroleum Jelly for the skin. Lagos: Kuramo College: (50 Students)- Phone cases made from local fabric Ggagada Senioe Grammar School: (60 Students) Iluminatinating Wall Clock & hot comb for hair dressing  Government College, Eric Moore (40 Students): Note pads for writing  In Abuja, a Job shadow program was also facilitated as part of a component of Abraaj Company Program. Fifteen ( 15) Students from African International College, Kaura District participated in Job Shadow on March 16, 2016. The Company Program    Students ...