Dr Kester Awani Foundation Graduates 68 Persons From Skills Acquisition Scheme – Empowered To Empower Initiative

The Dr Kester Awani Foundation has graduated 68 beneficiaries from the second edition of its flagship skills acquisition program, the Empowered to Empower Initiative (E2E). The annual initiative, first held in 2024, is designed to equip individuals with practical, income-generating skills.

This year’s training attracted 125 registrants, but only 68 completed the program, underscoring its rigorous nature. Graduates were trained in baking, photography, saxophone, nail technology, drawing, wig making, and drumming, under the guidance of volunteer mentors.

Speaking at the graduation ceremony, the founder, Dr Kester Awani, said the program was conceived out of his passion to empower people in areas they are passionate about. He added that beneficiaries are expected to extend the impact by training others, in line with the Foundation’s philosophy of “empowered to empower.”

The Foundation’s Secretary General, Miss Ogechi Nduka, highlighted her personal commitment to empowerment and social impact. She reiterated the Foundation’s drive to touch lives across Nigeria through its various programs, including Educate 365 and 60 Seconds with Dr. Kester Awani.

Organizers noted that donor support is essential to expanding the reach of the scheme to more indigent persons. The Foundation is currently seeking partners and well-meaning individuals to assist in scaling the initiative. Interested donors can contact the Foundation via [email protected]
, by phone on +234 913 404 0864, or through its social media platforms on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

The graduates of the skills acquisition initiative are;

Wig Making
Nweke Sandra; Nwaobi Ogochukwu; Imoeghemen Faith Isabella; Faustina Ibu; Nicholas Gloria; Winnie Ochai; Precious Oghenejabor; Theresa Festus.

Baking
Ezenwa Immaculate C.; Frank Okafor Ifechukwu; Priscilla Paul; Nwafor Favour; Agba Vanessa Agatha; Udoaka Bridget; Charity Ene Idoko; Brown Harry Ibiso Sowabomate; Ebong Maria; Brown Harry Iyeneomi Ibiso; Andor Emmanuel; Msughter Comfort Doom; Otogo Happiness Ukeh; Akpan Emmanuel; Jennifer Eti-ido Peter; Finian Ibu; Nwankwo Esther Mathias; Ugbo Martha; Ikpong Mark Awogor; Joy Agara; Nkiru Okafor; Ngozi E. Okafor.

Drawing
Abel Godwin Agba; Andor Peter Oworgoga Goodluck.

Photography
Francis Michael Osar; Daniel Chukwudera Inyere; David Opara Fabian; Praise Jacob.

Saxophone
Agba Rachael; Ibu Fidelis Ugbuji; Ugbo Monica Chinaza; Brownharry Itekesolate Ibiso.

Nail Technology
Rita Bassey; Okotete Stellamaris; Nwando Nwanne; Akakpo Marie Junior; Akanni Omolola; Ukeje Esther Chinaza; Okafor Chiamaka A.; Ekom Confidence Ernest; Wilson Toluwaniope I.; Ugbo Mary; Favour Utsu; Blessing Oyama; Igbal Joy Celestina; Monica Ibu; Theresa Ogah; Benjamin Magdalene; Rose Utsu; Regina Caeli Afo; Eucharia Samuel; Obikang Cecilia.

Drumming
Wilson Mojola; Brown Harry Sotonye; Matthew Chukwuma; Nicholas Michael; Essien Glory; Joy Samuel; Nicholas Ndubuisi; Andor Paul.

The Foundation recognizes the invaluable role of mentors in shaping the graduates’ journeys. This year’s mentors include:
Mentors

Patience Odey Omari (Baking); Sarah Opara (Baking); Christian Osawe (Photography); Precious Somadina Onuwa (Saxophone); Oluwanisola Mofehintoluwa (Nail Technology); Daniel Chukwudera Inyere (Drawing); Motunrayo Grace Agbede (Wig Making).

The Dr Kester Awani Foundation has reiterated its commitment to promoting skills acquisition, education, and mentorship as tools for addressing unemployment and poverty. With 68 lives transformed in this edition and many more to come, the Dr Kester Awani Foundation continues to prove that empowerment is not just about opportunity, it is about creating a chain of impact that ripples through families, communities, and generations.

Source: Naijanews