GIVING BACK TO MY ALMA – MATER IS A PRIORITY FOR ME.

My own story of giving back to the community.

In 2019, I initiated efforts to address the issue of sluggish and unreliable network connectivity in my village. Utilizing my strong communication skills, I successfully engaged and persuade the service providers to upgrade our network to 3G, significantly enhancing communication and connectivity for our community. My commitment to progress compelled me to persist in advocating for a 4G network to further elevate our quality of life. This have opened alot of opportunities to engaged our youths in digital/online businesses as the digital era continue to evolve and integrate in to so many sectors of our lives.

Acknowledging the potency of collective action, I established an association to channel our community’s needs and aspirations. As a secretary-general, I sent requests to some governmental and non-governmental organizations, seeking intervention in the fields of education, ICT, and healthcare. Our dedication bore fruit when we attracted corporate socialt responsibility (CSR) funding from the National Communications Commission, enabling us to establish an ICT e-learning center in the village. I have currently taken the lead in developing sustainability framework for this facility.

My alma mater, a community school in my village, occupies a special place in my heart. I contribute by teaching Physics pro-bono and directing all allowances toward funding the Junior Engineers Technicians and Scientists (JETS) club. My mentorship extends to guiding students on the latest technologies, directing their efforts toward locally addressing critical global challenges such as energy access and climate change. Under my guidance, our students presented a Smart pyrolysis machine at the National JETS club’s competition. This achievement not only illuminated our village school but is also centered towards addressed the issue of plastic waste and climate change.

During my National Youth Service year, I identified the need for reliable electricity at the NYSC zonal office in Wuse, Abuja. My problem-solving skills were put to the test as I initiated a community development project to install a solar off-grid solution. With unwavering determination and a network of energy stakeholders, I secured the funds and led a team to implement this innovative solution, alleviating electricity poverty for thousands of staff, corp members, and visitors of the office. Additionally, I trained 12 local youths of the host community in solar installation, empowering them with valuable skills that may earn them a living.

My leadership and influencing capabilities have left an indelible mark on the lives of those I’ve touched, with determination and a vision, we can drive positive change in our communities and beyond.

Its a good thing to always remember your root and see what you can do as an individual or collectively to oil the root/ Alma mater.
We have a standing group made up of old students and recently held a luanching of a 100million Endowment fund for Ndemili Grammar School, Ndemili , Ndokwa-west LGA of Delta state
We have also re constructed some of the schools dilapilated buildings, library, chairs, provided sets of desk top computers for training, scholarship for the best graduating student to university level, paid for WAEC fees for some indigent students, recruited Teachers and paying them some stipends and alot more

Social Responsibility is non- negotiable
in my opinion. I view it as paying forward especially when one has beneficiary at some point .

It is subjective as ideas can evolve based on situations / events or time period.
I am very active in my elementary and Secondary school alumini . I have been privileged to lead my set and i adopt the “we” style approach apart from personal initiative/ value addition.

I am one of the sponsors of prize Giving Day for the past 5 years gifting best student in chemistry for SS 1& 2.
Recently, we sponsored book donations ( Rich dad, poor dad) including financial symposium to all Senior students as the Zonal Coordinator, America’s of my set and one of the executives.

One of the major sponsors of the large clock installation @ the college to enable the students to manage time efficiently & effectively. The initiator of bringing the younger generation and older generation of alumni which promotes more synergy, fresh ideas & keep succession plan active.

Volunteer in communities when some schools needs parents help.

Playing active role in my kid school
and currently President of parents Teachers Advisory Board – volunteering my time to add value(s) to the kids.

Gift some items to prison / motherless kids in Port Harcourt for years .

Society is still school i believe:

Part sponsoring inter- house sport / prize Giving Day @ elementary sch . Refurbishment of some infrastructure .