A STEM-focused Non-Governmental Organization, Values Of Affordable Education has commenced its 12-week mentoring with eight Nigerian undergraduates and scholars, comprising 100-400 level bright minds from various Nigerian universities.
In a Statement issued by the Founder, Dr. Olabisi Adekoya noted that the mentees are eager to develop into their best selves in life, adding that as they grow, they are also training to be future mentors for the future cohorts.
Dr. Olabisi explained that their Mentees Program Coordinator Mrs. Aanu Adekoya (HR Executive and Bioinformatics Specialist) created a space and platform for peer-peer interactions.
She said that various ways to give back to their communities where they are were discussed.
Our mentees (aka. Mentors-in-Training, VOA MITs) are eager to develop into their best selves in life. As they grow, they are also training to be future mentors for the future cohorts!
“In December, while they were home for the Christmas holiday, our Mentees Program Coordinator Mrs. Aanu Adekoya (HR Executive and Bioinformatics Specialist) created a space and platform for peer-peer interactions.
“During that month, they got to know one another, got introduced to all our seasoned VOA Mentors, discussed various topics, their areas of development and expectations for the mentoring program.
“They even discussed various ways to give back to their communities where they are. They are learning that you don’t have to be a millionaire to give back to society, we start now and make it a way of life.” She said.
In the testimonies of the Mentees, 19-year-old Emmanuel urged colleagues to try as much as possible to give back to their community in one way or the other, even as mentees.
The 16-year-old Nengi said she learnt the importance of concise presentation and introduction with the who, when, where, why and how method.
According to a 17-year-old Nonso, It is okay to make mistakes when trying to understand what you want to do in life as long as you learn from them.
Daniel said he has been able in a simple yet precise way to present his ideas.
To Marvellous, not to allow people or circumstances around you to dictate what you will become in future.
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