No fewer than 10 Nigerians have been selected for Delta Air Lines Leadership Empowerment Achievement Development (LEAD) programme for girls after a productive 4-month run.
These include Aliyah Fasasi, Tayelolu Samuel, Chisom Okechukwu, Hafeezah Akinwunmi, Mariam Ajiboye, Esther Atiye, Blessing Omogunloye, Anuoluwapo Oyebola, Aliyat Hamzat, and Fauziyyah Olatunde.
The event coordinated by JA Africa involved 30 secondary school girls from Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa. These participants were selected from over 300 top-performing students who had completed innovation camps and entrepreneurial skills training in their respective countries.
The acting Executive Director of Junior Achievement Nigeria, Olaolu Akogun, said: “Their selection reflects their commitment, perseverance, and progress throughout the innovation programme. Our deepest appreciation goes to Delta Air Lines for empowering more girls in Africa and motivating the upcoming cohort of female leaders.”
Participants from Nigeria were accompanied to the LEAD camp by Kilali David-West, a Programme Officer from Junior Achievement Nigeria, and Mrs Omolaoye Adebisi, the Principal Officer for Co-Curricular, Science, and Technology at Lagos State Education District IV.
The Programme commenced with an innovation camp and proceeded on entrepreneurship and social impact culminating in a 4-day boot camp held in Ghana during the 2024 International Women’s Day celebrations.
While in camp, these exceptional girls participated in workshops, mentorship sessions, and hands-on activities that will empower them to become leaders in their respective communities and thrive in the global economy.
“Supporting these young ladies with an invaluable chance to develop essential leadership qualities for the future is a cherished impact that is close to our hearts,” Akogun said.