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The Aretean
No 12 Takum Close Behind Unity House Area 11 Garki
Abuja, Abuja Federal Capital Territory, 900247
Nigeria

Abdulmalik Abdulrazaq

Student

Abdulmalik Abdulrazaq is a year ten student of Crescent Pearls Academy. He is a bright young man who enjoys learning and creating new things. He has interned at QUEEBAN SERVICES. He has attended competitions such as Olympia and spends his summer going for programs such as Brainy Educare, Guided beginnings and Kendo Language Academy where he studied french briefly. Abdulmalik wants to study engineering in MIIT so that he can invent gagdget that will benefit the world

Adedokun Temitope Michelle

Student

Adedokun Temitope Michelle

Chukwuemeka Obi-Obasi

Young Chef

Chukwuemeka Obi-Obasi was born on January 19, 2004 to Mr Charles and Barrister Chinyere Obi-Obasi. At the age of 7, he became a professional performance poet and has performed before many important dignitaries like Minister of Education; Barrister Nyesom Wike and Chimamanda Adichie. At the age of 10, he was awarded a N6m scholarship for my secondary education by the Federal Government of Nigeria on account of his outstanding poetry. He loves cooking and from young age brcame the family's cook. After his secondary school, he enrolled in the topmost culinary school in Abuja. In 2021, he organised a 4 course meal fiesta which he called A TASTE OF HEAVEN that catered for more than 70 people treating them to blend of Italian and African Cuisine. His dream is to be one of the world's renowned chefs and he is workinh towards it soaking as much knowledge as he can along the way.

Ebofin Inioluwa Samuel

Student

"The last born and the only boy in a family of 6, Inioluwa was born on 5th February 2007. He is currently a Science student in Ladela Schools, Abuja. He has demonstrated at a young age unique leadership traits in executing group work and assignments. Inioluwa has won several academic awards in his school. He is an ardent reader, a Mathematician and a Scientist . An SS2 Science student, he is brilliant, outspoken, confident and innovative young man. Inioluwa is an aspiring footballer and currently in SIAONE football college in Abuja."

Ebuka Obika Ede

Boy Child Advocate and Coach

"Ebuka Obika Ede is a Boys Development Coach and the Founder of 'Save the Boys Initiative' He is into Boys Development and Youth Mentoring. He does this through Mentoring, coaching and training them in life, leadership and purpose, also by acting as parent partner. He sees to the total development of boys and advocates for their well-being. He has certificates in Emotional Intelligence, Teens Mentoring and Organizational Leadership. He is a graduate of Sociology with Msc in Organizational Leadership. He also has certificate in Non-Profit Leadership Management Course from Lagos Business School. He received the National Volunteers Award in 2020 on his work for humanity. His first book 'The Journey into Manhood' is a great resource for Boys and young men. He is happily married to Ruth and their union of over 4 years is blessed with 1 biological daughter and many foster sons.

Eloka Oduah

Activist for persons with disability

Eloka Oduah is a twenty-nine-year-old visually impaired Nigerian from Delta State. He lost his sight when he was about 5 and half years old and has since learned to journey through life with its many challenges as a PWD. He is a graduate of Political Science and Diplomacy from Veritas University Abuja and he is currently undergoing a Masters program in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution at the National Open University of Nigeria. He has acquired all his education; primary, secondary, and tertiary as a PWD. Upon his graduation from the university in 2018, he was called up for his National Youth Service wherein he was deployed to the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) for his primary assignment.

Etomi Iziegbe Michelle

Student

Etomi Iziegbe Michelle

Hauwa Bello

Life Coach

HauwaBello is a psychotherapist/life coach / clinical health psychologist/entrepreneur. She acquired certifications to apply skills she has learned to improve individual and organizational physical and mental health. She holds a BSc in Human Anatomy from the prestigious University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, and Masters in Health Psychology from Walden University. Minnesota USA. She is currently a Ph.D. student in the same university she earned her master's degree from and doing a second master's degree in Clinical Psychology. Her research interests are stigma related to mental health, adverse childhood experiences, and the concept of shame in the African community. She is a mental health advocate, a Gottman couples therapist, a certified Neuro-Linguistic Master Practitioner (NLP), a Positive Psychologist, an Ericksonian Hypnotherapy Expert, a Results Coach, a Life Coach

Jason Yeka Baba

Student

Jason Baba is a 9-year-old boy naturally endowed and smart with a high degree of mental ability in different spheres of activities and knowledge. At a young age, he has a mature sense of humor and can comprehend knowledge above his age peers. He wants to become a software engineer creating programs that make the digital world more exciting. He is passionate about the game of football as a hobby.

Kamsiyo Chima

Entreprenuer

"*Kamsy Chima* is an elementary school senior, a multiple times International, Public Speaking Champion. He is a budding entrepreneur with a huge appetite for learning. He started his visionary journey at the age of 7 and has spent the last four years of his life developing himself in entrepreneurship, creative writing, public speaking, ICT, video editing, and financial management. He became a Youtuber 3years ago and uses the platform to express his love for science and to share knowledge with parents & their children. He also runs a small business with his brand name Kaycee Foods and Beverages ."

Khalid Raji

Student

Khalid Raji is a student of Year 10 who has had opportunities to present on several topics. He loves to study nature, so he spends a lot of time outdoor. He plays table tennis and he is an avid reader.

Lola Aneke

Special Needs Teacher

"Lola Aneke is an award-winning educator with a K-12 practicing license from North Carolina in the United States. She holds a Master of Art in Teaching (MAT) Special and Inclusive Education from Meredith College, North Carolina, and a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from the University of Lagos. Lola is an IBCCES Board Certified Telepractice Specialist (BCTS) as well as a Board Certified Cognitive Specialist (BCCS). She is the Founder/CEO of the Comprehensive Autism and related Disabilities Education and Training Academy, known as the C.A.D.E.T. Academy, and the non-profit, Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Dewdrops Community Centre for Special Needs, She was recently recognized by “Leading Ladies Africa” as one of the 100 most inspiring women in Nigeria 2020.

Mildred-Jemimah Eni

Student

Mildred-Jemimah Eni is a 10year old dynamic and intelligent girl, born on the 14th of December, 2010, who loves to read novels. An 8th grader in the Prestigious Aduvie International School, Abuja, Nigeria. And an upcoming young author, whose first book is still in prototype. She has been participating in Spelling bee competitions and public speaking events since the age of 3 years and 8 months till date. Sometime this year, she went for an ICT competition and got qualified for the Nationals. Her ambition is to become a Medical Doctor (A Gynecologist) and later on portray some acting skills (a side attraction) as she also loves to act. She wants to become a medical doctor because it is her passion to help people get better in the best physical and healthy ways. She wants to help safe lives . She is in the pursuit of a way of life that shows children her age, that, they are never too young to make a difference.

Nabilah Abdulrasheed

Student

Nabilah Abdulrasheed

Ohikere Ohinoyi

Student and Tech Enthusiast

Ohinoyi Ohikere was born in Abuja on the 25th of August, 2009. He is of an ancestral lineage in Okene, Kogi State. A first child among 3 other siblings. He is presently a JSS 3 student at Shining Star College, Kubwa where he had served as health prefect while in Primary School. A lover of technology from very early childhood and a football player, a fan of Barcelona FC and Lionel Messi. Ohinoyi will like to be either an Accountant or Economist with a powerful interest in using gargets to modulate in the financial sector." "Ohinoyi Ohikere was born in Abuja on the 25th of August, 2009. He is of an ancestral lineage in Okene, Kogi State. A first child among 3 other siblings. He is presently a JSS 3 student at Shining Star College, Kubwa where he had served as health prefect while in Primary School. A lover of technology from very early childhood and a football player, a fan of Barcelona FC and Lionel Messi.

Prince Obinna

Robotics Advocate

Prince, also known as Hero a junior high school student of the prestigious Bankys Private school, Abuja, is an avid enthusiast of the smart world. He has a vision of changing the world using artificial intelligence. His journey into robotics started with his fascination with remote control cars. He had participated in the various robotic competition and excelled. His latest creation was a smart house that is flood-proof. Prince loves singing, reading, and teaching. He presently runs a book review website where he challenges young people to read at least one book every week. He is working on a YouTube channel that is dedicated to car reviews.

Rahma Hussaini

Special Needs Advocate

"Rahma Hussaini is a senior high school student, hearing impaired, a mathematician an I.C.T. guru. She has always loved learning and being hearing impaired did not deter her. Her love for education is an inspiration to her siblings and friends. She is also a QEESE MATHS AMBASSADOR. She uses Facebook to encourage other special needs children."

Tioluwanimi Alabi

Student

Nimi is a year 3 pupil and public speaking enthusiast. She loves music and started playing the piano at age 3. She is also an avid reader, an accomplished Pianist, and a lover of everything science-related. She started her public speaking journey exactly 1 year ago and has since gone on to win 1 competition. She is known as a maths genius in school and recently won a spelling bee competition in her category. She is 7 years old , loves dogs, and strongly believes she can change the world for good.

Wendy Ologe

Parent Coach

Wendy Ologe is a seasoned parent coach and author of parenting bestsellers, Connect to Correct, Walking Your Child Through Puberty, The Discipline That Works, and From Yelling To Calm, including 15 other parenting e-Guides. Her book "Connect to Correct" has sold over 20,000 copies in all the 36 states and 20 other countries of the world, including the US & UK. Her others books has also sold in thousands of copies all over the world.She is the founder of The Intentional Parent Academy; a coaching outfit dedicated to equipping parents and intending parents to intentionally raise their children positively especially in the face of our decaying societal values. She aims to lead parents with everything it takes to raise an excellent child mentally, physically, emotionally, and psychologically — because she believes that parenting the next generation better is the way to have a better world tomorrow. She helps parents identify the parenting style that works for each child.