A technology service provider, Phase 3 Telecom, has said education has a huge role to play in shaping the future of the youths who in turn will become the drivers of the national economy.
Its Chairman, Mr. Stanley Jegede, who spoke during the announcement of the expansion of the scope scope of EDP initiative of the Stanley Jegede Foundation (SJF), a non-governmental organization headquartered in the nation’s capital, Abuja, said the scope has now expanded across six geopolitical zones of the country.
Through Create That Change Development Initiative (CCDI) the group in its commitment to making a meaningful impact in the lives of Africa’s less privileged, especially children and youths –identified 17 Nigerian students from different regions within the country who are children of widows – granting them funding support to sustain their academic pursuits.
EDP which stands for Education Development Program, is an initiative, which provides direct payment of school fees to beneficiaries, underscored the Foundation’s commitment to education as a fundamental right and reflects its resolve and determination to invest in the future of Nigeria’s youth by ensuring they are equipped with the necessary resources and opportunities to achieve their life and career goals.
Jegede who is the SJF’s executive chairman, stressed the importance of education as a vehicle for transformation.
He said: “At SJF, we believe that every child deserves the chance to realize their full potential, regardless of their socio-economic background. Education is the most powerful tool we can provide to change their future and, in turn, change our society. By focusing on children of widows across Nigeria, we are taking deliberate steps to address one of the most vulnerable demographics and set them on a path to success.
“The project spans all six geopolitical zones of Nigeria, ensuring equitable distribution of resources and opportunities for children who face financial barriers to accessing quality education. With a focus on primary and secondary education, the Foundation is providing crucial support to these children, giving them a solid foundation upon which they can build a brighter future.”
The NGO also posits that In the coming months and with initiatives spread across target programs of its 2025/2026 grant cycle, it will embark on high-impact projects aimed at uplifting and empowering more vulnerable persons and wider categories of disadvantaged communities.
