Meet Our Volunteer Mentors..

Sipes, Deepa Joseph, works with the US Consulate, Lagos. She studied International Business at the University of Texas. She is motivated by the deep desire to succeed. Although success has different meanings for all people. The underlying current is generally one of happiness, comfort, and contentment. During her leisure time she likes to read, write/blog, hone her culinary skills, engage in various forms of exercise, and paint. Mentoring is such a valuable gift. I feel much of my success and development throughout life has been because of people taking time to mentor me. It is only right that I should pay it back. Especially in underprivileged areas, mentoring is the key to success for the younger generation she says.

Oyeniran John works with Youths for Positive Change in Lagos. He currently runs a Master programme in Biblical Studies at the West Africa Theological Seminary, an Affiliate of The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu state. He is motivated by needs…when and where there is a need to social change I am fired up and propelled from within to make significant contributions especially when it concerns young people, he says. I have a strong passion for change in Nigeria..the change that I desire will most definitely be birth through mentoring. I love to read history and philosophical writings and I also love to write inspiring articles and organize sessions that help and improve young people. 

Adegoke Abayomi Emmanuel works with Olive Valley Resources Ltd. He studied Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the Obafemi Awolowo University. There is a serious need, for teenagers and all youths at large,to get all the help they need to face the challenges of adolescence.I feel obliged to help anyone willing.This is because many youths are lost about where to get the right advice about:sex education,drug abuse and other vices. If the youths are not helped early enough in life, it could be too late. The televesion,social media and abscence of parents in the home poses a danger to them.I'm ready to volunteer to make my immediate society a better place.A well guided youth ends up being a responsible adult. He is motivated by his love for God and fellow humans. His interests are in reading, swimming, watching sporting activites.

Uruetse Emamakpo studied Economics are the Delta State University, ABraka, Delta State. She works with Life Impact Foundation International –LIFI. I am motivated by the fact that I had lots of people around me who offered their time and gave me knowledge and understanding on many matters for free. This knowledge has brought me to where I am presently. I am also motivated by the fact that there are a lot of positive actions one can take but the fear of the unknown may discourage one's steps but only a Mentor with experience will guide one right. I am also motivated by the fact that I want to give back just the way I received and I am still receiving. Her hobbies include swimming, baking, reading and surfing the net for ebooks, site seeing, walking.

Maduneme Livingstone Uche works with Global International College, Lekki. Lagos. He studied Bachelor of Arts, English and Literarture at the Imo State University, Owerri. i have always wanted a platform where i could showcase my God given talent of helping people realize their dream, especially their career path. i love to motivate people and be motivated. i love to put a smile on their face and look at them with a fulfillment of purpose. In my experience with children, i think they need my humanitarian service, in other to achieve a purpose in life. i also want to realize my dream of being a Mentor to many, and be Glad. I am motivated by God! God Motivates me. He has been awesome. And also the experiences that life brings have been a major spring board for me. i love to read, research to get more information and widen my horizon. i also love to interact with people, it helps me understand them, their principles and learn from different philosophies. i love to impact knowledge especially when i feel it could help the individual. Music is another of my interest, that keeps me going.

Oshomoji Damoye has M.A linguistics at the University of Ibadan. She is motivated by a passion and vision for a brighter tomorrow and desire for positive influence on young minds. Her hobbies include: Counseling, reading and swimming.

Kujenya Saidat Ajoke is the Assistant Editor, (Investigations) with The Nations newspaper and also the Executive-in-Charge/Mentor, Media Mentors Leadership Academy Lagos. She has Diploma in Journalism. I am motivated primarily by the opportunity to have a positive impact on youth by being a role model, friend, source of support and caring adult. The second reason is to help them gain increasing understanding of their own selves, weaknesses, strengths, culture and other values necessary for their wholesome growth among other benefits on both the mentor and mentee/proteges. I believe that I have a place in my heart for younger people which to me, is more of a way of life for me. And it is not just about what I can get out of the relationship but what I am able to offer and pass across that motivates me. Over the years, mentoring has helped me realize that every youth is a gem when you patiently work with them to discover them... Someone who will appreciate and complement the efforts at working together. I naturally spend my leisure time to study and reflect...but there is no harm in accommodating a mentee/protege if one or more is available...

Unegbu Michael Chiagoro works with Mickchem Global Services, He Studied Agricultural Engineering Technology At The Federal Polytechnic Nekede Owerri Imo State. He has PGD in Health safety and environmetal management. I am motivated to contribute in building a positive and meaningful life in a growing person. His interest are Teaching,  Playing Ball, Chess, Table Tennis Or Reading

Olorundipe,Busola Dorcas  Studied Diploma in Public Administration at the Olabisi Onabanjo University. I am passionate about youth and women and always willing to give back to my society. What motivates me is the passion of wanting to give back to the society what i have learn. I also run an ngo which major focus is on developing youth and women in the society. Her interests include: Reading, Listening To Music, Dancing And Browsing.

Etukudoh, Uduak Etim has HND,Accountancy from the Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu.  He is motivated by the passion to raise future leaders and Ability to encourage others. His interests include: Reading motivational novels/literature and listening to music

Adeleke John Olukunle works with Asabe Shehu Yaradua Foundation. He Studied Btech And Chemical Engineering at the Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology. He is motivated by the need to tackle the menace of disarmament. His interest includes surfing the internet.

Fadare Olufunmilayo Seun works with Etisalat Nigeria. She studied Chemistry at the University of Ibadan. Growing up i was motivated by a family in my environment that were genuinely interested in our academics. We could approach any member of the family at any time to assist with assignments and things that we did not understand in any subject. Looking back 15 years, i observed that there is a decline in academics and most students need to be encouraged to study and believe in themselves. I also believe i could have made some better choices if i had someone guiding me. I am motivated to Seeking to excel in all i do and leveraging on my relationships to resolve challenges that I face. Her interest include Reading and photography

Ajimotokan, Adeteju Joy works with COPLEY PARTNERS. She studied Law at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State. I am motivated to be a role model to the young ones. I like to be a pace setter and a torch bearer to the younger generation. I like them to know what I didn’t know when I was their age so that they do not make the same mistakes I made when I was their age. Successful people's accomplishment motivates me to a large extent. Her hobby includes: Singing and reading motivational books. She is a member of the CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF ARBITRATORS, UK (NIGERIAN BRANCH)

Igweonu Nkechi has BA International Law and Diplomacy from Babcock University. I was opportuned to be mentored by an amazing woman who groomed me and made me become the better me.Therefore, I am a living testimony of the benefits and essence of mentoring, and it only seems right to reach out and help that young one to be a better person. My dreams and aspirations which includes becoming the Foreign Minister of Nigeria. Her interests include to read, play lawn tennis.

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