The first time I left the amazing Ovim village to a city was to represent my beloved alma mater, Secondary Technical School Ovim, and Abia State, in a regional JETS (junior engineers, technicians and scientists) competition at Federal Government College Okigwe. We had come up first in Abia State, but the FGC Okigwe team was well ahead of us and defeated us.
But making it back, after being taken into an Okigwe supermarket to get a donut (the first time inside a supermarket), my Chemistry teacher, Mr Udeagu Jr, explained the essence of the experience and purpose of building for the future. He challenged us to see what our peers have known, and why we must put in more effort. The peerless student leaders of FGC Okigwe, Isiodu and Arinze (I picked their names from their badges) left impressions, reminding me that even though WAEC was a year ahead for me, some students were already ready. I made changes and became better!
Young People, that type of intellectual and academic engagement is back. Yes, the Abia State Government has something for young people aged 16-20 years old. Our State invites you to apply for a chance to be a part of the 1, 000 young Abians to be selected for a unique learning and mentorship experience at the 2025 Abia Leadership Academy.
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The Abia Leadership Academy is an initiative of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, the Executive Governor of Abia State, to prepare young Abians for the demands of leadership in a fast-changing world. The Academy is FREE with all registration and training costs borne entirely by the Abia State Government.
Let me add: If you are from Ovim, and you are selected, and there is an additional cost, for you, in whatever form, I will cover that for you. Good Luck.
Register here https://abiastate.gov.ng/leadershipacademy/
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