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Nigerian Scholars

Destiny Ehiakhamen

A2S Scholar
Destiny Ehiakhamen
A2S Scholar

Meet Destiny, the second of five children in his family, and a third year student at the University of Benin studying Industrial Physics. The ‘Nigerian Recession’ in 2016 caused great financial struggle to his family and would have forced Destiny to withdrawal from school if not for an A2S scholarship. He claims A2S has made an impact on his life in ways far greater than just his education. Destiny now believes that life is all about service to the human race and lives each day to achieve his dreams while being the source of smiles and happiness in the lives of people around him. “At the end of the day, all that matters is how many lives you have touched with your light and how bright you have made their lives to become.”

Glory Aghariaha

A2S Scholar
Glory Aghariaha
A2S Scholar

Meet Glory. Glory lost her father at a young age and funds for her education became a huge obstacle. She finally saved enough to take the JAMB in 2017 and passed with flying colors, but she didn’t have the resources to pursue higher education. Glory happened to attend a free summer camp provided by A2S where she practiced things like speech writing, resume development and the importance of first impressions. A2S ultimately offered Glory a scholarship to attend University and complete her education. “I want to thank A2S for supporting my dream so that I can one day positively influence my generation and society and not just be a spectator.”

Ify Enuma

A2S Scholar
Ify Enuma
A2S Scholar

“I am 19 years old, and A2S has provided a scholarship for me to continue in my medical schooling. My inspiration for continuing in medicine is joy. It is a privilege to see joy on people’s faces when they are well and healthy, especially kids. I’ve always wanted to be able to give joy, to remove the pain and fear that comes with ill health. In five years, I hope to start my residency training in surgery. People get inspired by what they hear and read; I hope that people can read my story and be inspired to let God make them the best they can be.”

Gideon Aghahowa

A2S Scholar
Gideon Aghahowa
A2S Scholar

“The A2S program has affected my life positively in countless ways, to say the least. In a nutshell, it has helped me find purpose and has always been a pillar of support in my quest to achieving my goals and fulfilling my dreams. Success is not when you’re better than your neighbor or have enough money in your account. It is about setting your own goals and making a conscious effort to achieve them.”

Nigerian Staff

Caroline Elimigbe

After School Academy Head Tutor
Caroline Elimigbe
After School Academy Head Tutor

Meet Caroline, the head tutor for A2S. She cherishes the After School Academy because it is a place where kids develop an edge on their peers in school. The After School Academy children are empowered to face the challenges in society and they are exposed to creativity. The feeding program allows parents to channel the saved funds to meet other needs for the family.

A2S US Scholar

Jafar Musa

A2S US Graduate Concord University
Jafar Musa
A2S US Graduate Concord University

Meet Jafar, the first A2S scholar to graduate with a bachelor’s degree from an American University. Jafar earned his BS in business administration and management in 2019. “I’ve been in the U.S. for nearly six years and A2S has equipped me with family, friendship, love, and opportunities to succeed at every level. Since graduating, my plan is to get a job and start pursuing a career of my interest.”

Nigerian Scholar Alumni
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Sandra Oganbor

A2S Nigerian Graduate
Sandra Oganbor
A2S Nigerian Graduate

Meet Sandra, an A2S scholar who graduated from the University of Benin with a degree in public administration before entering the National Youth Service Corps. In addition, Sandra is a seasoned fashion designer after serving as an apprentice to save money to take the JAMB. “There are many helpless people who are not sure of what the future holds for them because of hardship and poverty. I want to be able to join A2S to provide sustainable infrastructures for my community. A2S has taught me how to impact and positively affect the life of another person with much love. Moreover, I have lived all my life in this community and I know what the community lacks.”

After School Academy

Victoria

After School Academy Student
Victoria
After School Academy Student

Meet 11-year old Victoria. She dreams of becoming a lawyer to defend the defenseless, and to be a voice to the voiceless. Victoria acknowledges that Nigerian lawyers are not respected because of some unethical things that many engage in, and she hopes to right this wrong and create awareness among her colleagues on how much harm their misconduct is doing to the profession. Victoria prays that as she continues to study and practice what she is taught, she will fulfill her dream of standing in front of a courtroom someday.

Mrs. Evelyn

After School Academy Parent & Chief Cook
Mrs. Evelyn
After School Academy Parent & Chief Cook

“Cooking has been my hobby since I was a teenager and seeing the children at the academy enjoy the meals I cook gives me great joy. When my husband died, leaving me with three children, life became so unbearable. I was confused and perplexed about the future of my children because there was no help coming. Now, when my children come back from the After School Academy, the first thing they tell me after greeting is the delicious meal they had at the academy, with so much joy all over their faces. They also tell me what they learned.”

Julitha Osagie

After School Academy Student
Julitha Osagie
After School Academy Student

Meet Julitha. Julitha was introduced to the A2S After School Academy by her younger sister’s friend. She is in Senior Secondary School 2 and a member of the Literary and Debating club where she has developed her communication and writing skills. In the words of Julitha, “Determination is a stepping stone to success.”

Christopher

After School Academy Student
Christopher
After School Academy Student

Meet Christopher, an aspiring electrical engineer. This 12-year old wants to invent new lighting systems in Nigeria, since the power supply often fails. Christopher takes pride in being called an A2S kid, and he gets his motivation from the encouraging words of the Academy teachers. Since joining the A2S family, he has improved greatly, especially in mathematics.

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Ruth Unimhen

After School Academy Student
Ruth Unimhen
After School Academy Student

Ruth is a firm believer that, “We all are designed for accomplishment, and A2S has created a platform to do this.” Ruth was introduced to the academy by her friend, Andrew, and she is a member of the Home Management Club where she learned how to knit and sew. Her mother with testify that coming to the academy has helped to improve her academic performance.

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Faith Unimhen

After School Academy Student
Faith Unimhen
After School Academy Student

Meet Faith, a student of the Senior Secondary School who came to the Academy as a result of her friend’s testimony. She loves singing and is a part of the Music Club which has enhanced her skills. She says, “Believing in yourself is the secret to success.”

Life Skills Campers

Jaynifer Ojojo

Jaynifer Ojojo

“A2S has impacted my life by helping me to understand that there is no limit to learning. Empowerment Camp taught me how to manage my time and create a vision that will direct my path in life. Basketball has made me a better person in life because it teaches me about hard work. A2S camps teach me how to be a good leader and listener, to help the less privileged and to create good friendships with others. Each year, I’m taught how to be consistent and create a good foundation for the things that I begin. I’ve grown more disciplined and have learned what it means to put God first. I am so grateful to all of the coaches and to the founders of A2S Basketball and Empowerment camp because it provides me with continuous inspiration. Learning is a process, and I look forward to many more camps in the future.”

Daniel Cooke

Daniel Cooke

Meet Daniel, a 21-year old from Bayelsa State, Nigeria. He has attended A2S Basketball and Empowerment camps for three years. Learning about time management and vision mapping has been motivating for Daniel as he aims to achieve his goals — gain admission into university; own a personal standard studio; own a business. He is grateful for the skills he learns each year at these camps.

Dilichukwu Umeano

Dilichukwu Umeano

“Over the years, the A2S Empowerment sessions have equipped me with the necessary tools for living a life with wisdom and sound reasoning. As a medical student and aspiring athlete, I’ve learned proper management of my time, which has helped me maximize my potential in both fields. I’ve also learned a great deal about love for others and what it means to be a good leader. The empowerment sessions are always one of my favorites because the A2S team takes its time educating youth and empowering them with knowledge and insights that could take them to the next level and help them become the leaders of tomorrow.”

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