By Uzo Ugwunze
An Anambra Philanthropist, High Chief Jude Anyichie (Ebubedike Nnobi) has unveiled a Leadership Training Academy for Secondary School Students who have chosen to take up science courses as career choices.
Speaking at Sir Pius Ufudo
Complex Ifite Nnobi, Idemili South LGA, Anambra State the Sponsor, High Chief
Jude Anyichie, Chairman of Jude Anyichie Foundation (JAC) said that as a
Computer and Satellite Engineer who is well travelled, he discovered that
education especially on Science and Technology rule the world.
"Education is the most
powerful weapon which we can use to change the world and make it a better
place. We believe in that transformative power of education to change lives and
create a brighter future for all'.
"Our story is one of
passion, purpose and unwavering commitment to empowering the lives, nurturing
young talents, and ensuring equal access to education for everyone.
"Our mission is empowering
talented minds, transforming lives. We understand that talent knows no
boundaries. Across the world countless brilliant young minds lack the resources
and opportunity to fully realize their potentials.
"We are here to change the
narrative. We identify, nurture and empower young talents from all walks of
life. Through scholarships, mentorship programs, and access to quality
education, we aim to ensure that no gifted Youth is left behind," Anyichie
said.
High Chief Anyichie whose
parents were career school teachers at Nnobi said that because of the humble
background he came from there were many privileges he could not enjoy while
growing up as a student but is now committed to break down those barriers to
quality education which had remained elusive to many due to economic barriers.
"Education is not a
privilege; it is a fundamental human right. At JA Foundation, we work
tirelessly to provide scholarships and financial support to unprivileged young
people, ensuring that they have the same opportunity as their more fortunate
peers".
"We started with science
students because science and technology cuts across language, race, continent
and cultural barriers. Just like the cell phone or handset and many other
inventions we want to encourage science students who will become future
inventors, innovators that will later impact their world positively", he
said
Moreover, Rev fr. Cosmas
Nzeabalu (Ezeoma Nnobi) a Major in the US Army said that although he did not
study science in the University but posited that science traverses every aspect
of human life and endeavor. "Engineers in the army construct and
reconstruct arms and weapons, fly military airplanes. Take this singular
opportunity to figure your career choices and push,push and push. Nothing can
stop you except you".
In his keynote address,
Pioneer, Sir Pius Ufudo Foundation, High Chief Obinna Ufudo who lamented that
life is not the way it should be in Nigeria said that he also has a similar
foundation targeted at making young students in Nnobi and in extension Anambra
State enjoy a little of what their counterparts enjoy overseas.
"There is science in
everything and every aspect of life even in the so called arts. The difference
is in the documentation and systematic replication even Igba Boy in Igbo land (apprenticeship)
is a science.
"Ebubedike is providing
you a fantastic opportunity to open your minds. What gives you edge in life is extracurricular
activities, booth camps, excursions, debate and quiz participation outside the
normal classroom study. Find where your passion is and follow it. Open your
minds so that your lives will be transformed for you to come back and transform
Nnobi community and Anambra State," Ufudo advised.
Earlier, the Idemili South LGA
Chairman, Hon Mrs Amaka Obi commended High Chief Anyichie for coming home to
invest in young people who will become the future leaders of their community
saying that the best legacy is investment on children who will outlive you and
build their community into a better place.
"It is in line with
Governor Chukwuma Soludo's passion to empower young people which made him
declare free education from primary 1 to JSS 3 and 1 Youths 2Skills for others
outside school age. Also, I advise the students to put God first and focus on
their academic pursuit so as to become great people in the future who will also
give back to the society, “said Mrs Obi.
However, the Coordinator of the
JAF 2024 Leadership Training, the Award winning Overall Best School
Administrator in Nigeria for 2018, Dr. Lady Grace Ezenwa pledged that she and
the other Special Science teachers were committed to groom the students so that
they will turn out having better results in their WAEC and JAMB from their
peers who did not participate in the program..
“The Cohorts For Leaders
Academy is a holiday program that will last for 1 month. it is made up of about
30 indigenous Nnobi students that are about to enter SSS 3 who majored in
science subjects selected from both private and public secondary schools here
in Nnobi community. There will be excursions and others extracurricular
activities. The best five students will receive financial support to register
for their WASSCE and JAMB after their SSS3 education," Lady Ezenwa said.
According to the President
General Nnobi, Barrister Dominic-Savio Okpala, it has been a flood gate of
massive developmental agenda for my community during my tenure as PG. The
sponsor of the program unveiled this day came from a family of teachers and I
am so proud to associate with them. God will continue to bless Ebubedike Nnobi
and his likes for the benefit of our community.
The representative of Igwe
Engr. Nich Obi of Nnobi, Ichie Basil Eruchalu (Ichie Ugochinyerenwata), High
Chief Onyechi Ifezue (Okpala Nnobi), Chief Emeka Onochie( Ichie Akuakandu),
Nnobi Youth Leader, Chiagoziem Akaonu, Chaliepaul Obidike (Ozonwelibe) and a
Student beneficiary, Chinyere Papertua Odunukwe in their separate speeches
eulogized the sponsor of the program, High Chief Jude Anyichie for his
generosity praying God to bless him beyond measure.
The 30 students who were
provided with school bags and exercise books were encouraged to avail
themselves the rare opportunity provided in this leadership training through
JAF to empower their minds and transform their lives in order to become better
citizens that will impact their society positively.
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