A mentoring and Capacity Building Summit for Teenagers and Youth
Amongst other things, there was room to learn:
Commitment to Excellence
Understanding and Maximising Your Strength
The Need for Mentoring and its Benefits
Access to a Direct Mentor
Social networking and interractions
Games
Refreshments
Counselling session after the Summit to discuss with Professionals in any area of concerns in your study.
Date: September 19th, 2020
Tme: 9:00am
Venue: The Nigeria Society of Engineers
Ibadan Premier Branch. Secretariat
Engr. Ifedayo Akintunde Engineering House
Near Kolapo Ishola GRA, General Gas, Akobo, Ibadan.
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Olaloluwa Bukunmi (300L Medical Student, University of Ibadan)
I am a 300 level medical student of the University of Ibadan. I got to hear about this program
through a relative, he came into my dorm and forced me to register. I am indeed thankful he did, because I
actually learnt a lot. The program was splendid. I have been to many summits like this but because of what I
have experienced with them, my expectations were quite low, but this has been splendid and I learnt a lot.
However, one major lesson I am going home with, is the part that involves risk taking. I am more of a comfort
zone person, I don't like leaving my comfort zone, if something will stress me too much, i will just leave it.
However, with what I have learnt here, I know that I will be able to take more risks and gain more rewards from
whatever endeavors I will be involved in. My recommendation is that programs
this should be extended to more people. SSII should expand its reach to people even outside Ibadan.
Covenant Oyesanwo (Undergraduate)
My mum told me about this programme, and it has turned out a real blessing. I learnt how to set
and achieve goals and I also learnt Excellence and Mentoring. I learnt the rudiments of reading and
many other essential things which young people will benefit from. I can’t wait to be in the next Summit.
Deborah Opuleze (University of Ibadan, 200L LAW)
I thank God for SSII, it is a very good initiative. It has really helped me by unveiling to me
the positive effects as well as the crucial impact of mentorship in pursuing a good career and sharpening one's
vision in that regard. I would say, it is good for young individuals to have mentors who will guide them on their
life paths. I thank God for the edition of this program. It was awesome as it taught me how to set goals, discover
my strengths and weaknesses, and how to turn them to my advantage.
The overall lessons learnt are invaluable as they go a long way in helping one achieve one's goals.
Umeh Joy (Undergraduate)
I am a participant of this SSII edition. I was invited to this program by my friend.
I learnt more about myself during the course of this program. I learnt how to read more and interact
with my friends. My advice to everyone not in this program is "try to be in the next program".
The beauty of the program is that it is very interactive and very educative.
Above all, one gets to meet new friends apart from the many other benefits.
Tobi Oyesanwo (Secondary School Student)
I am a participant of the SSII summit, 2020. My mum invited me and I am glad I came as I found it
amazing. I have learnt a lot - like how to make new friends. Our mentors taught us how to handle our puberty,
how to have high self-esteem and how to avoid being in and remaining in a state of low self-esteem.
I found very instructive and useful, the session on how to use the Internet the right way. I wish many
students - Secondary School Students, Secondary
School leavers as well as University under-graduates would come and experience this awesome programme.
Oparinde Toluwanimi (Secondary School Leaver)
I was a participant of SSII Summit 2020. I was invited here by my mum and my aunt and I am glad I
came as I learnt a lot of things. I learnt how to understand my strengths and work on my weaknesses. I also
learnt how to commit to excellence and be more committed to my set-goals. I also learnt how to interact.
So I advise young people
who haven't participated that they should not miss the next program. I am definitely going to be there.
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Olaloluwa Bukunmi (300L Medical Student, University of Ibadan)
Covenant Oyesanwo (Undergraduate)
Deborah Opuleze (University of Ibadan, 200L LAW)
Umeh Joy (Undergraduate)
Tobi Oyesanwo (Secondary School Student)
Oparinde Toluwanimi (Secondary School Leaver)