Ten girls who live in Enugu entered the New Year, with no hint on what would happen to them by September. They all had two things in common – intelligence and poor families. They went about their normal lives, acutely aware of their families’ needs, their challenges and supposedly bleak futures. Little did they know that somewhere on the horizon was a scholarship that would change their entire lives!
David Oyelowo Leadership Scholarship for Girls came just at the right time for these ten girls. Again, GEANCO effortlessly brought hope and life to generations.
Meet the Enugu’s, David Oyelowo Scholars 2019. Each girl has a unique story; not so easy to capture with words.
Ozonechi Chidiogo Vivian
Born: 20th Sep. 2008 (10 years)
Class of Admission: Junior Secondary 1
Interests: Reading and Learning
Mother: Chiakwa Chioma Isabella; Occupation – Teacher (unemployed)
Okoh Purity Chidimma
Born: 31st Dec. 2007 (12 years)
Class of Admission: Junior Secondary 1
Interests: Reading, Singing, Skipping
Father: Okoh Udoka Friday; Occupation – Casual Worker (Transmission Company of Nigeria)
Mother: Okoh Nnenna Beatrice; Occupation – Trading
Neboh Vivian Chisom
Born: 30th Sept. 2008 (10 years)
Class of Admission: Junior Secondary 1
Interests: Reading & Singing
Father: Neboh Jude (Deceased)
Mother: Neboh Chinyere; Occupation – Applicant
Amalu Favour Chinenye
Born: 24th Apr. 2005 (14 years)
Class of Admission: Junior Secondary
Interests: Reading
Father: Amalu Ifeanyi; Occupation – Trader (Electronics)
Mother: Amalu Chinyere; Occupation – Hair Stylist
Uwakwe Favour Mmesoma
Born: 24th Oct. 2006 (13 years)
Class of Admission: Junior Secondary 2
Interests: Sports
Father: Mr. Uwakwe Uzochukwu; Occupation – Farmer
Mother: Mrs. Uwakwe Nneka; Occupation – Farmer & Cassava Trader
Okafor Chinemerem Vivian
Born: 2nd Nov. 2008 (11 years)
Class of Admission: Junior Secondary 1
Interests: Singing & Praying
Father: Mr. Hycenth Okafor; Occupation – Farmer
Mother: Mrs. Nnenna Okafor; Occupation Trader (Hawks Satchet Water)
Ugwu Chioma Favour
Born: 1st January 2008 (11 years)
Class of Admission: Junior Secondary 1
Interests: Reading, dancing, and volley Ball
Father: Ugwu Ferdinard; Occupation – Security Man
Mother: Ugwu Christiana; Occupation – Petty Trader
Adinde Chinecherem Maryann
Born: 21th Sept. 2007 (11 years)
Class of Admission: Junior secondary 1
Interests: Singing
Father: Mr. Adinde Amobi; Occupation – Farmer
Mother: Mrs. Oluchi Adinde; Occupation – Farmer
Odoh Jennifer Adaora
Born: 6th Feb. 2008 (11 years)
Class of Admission: Junior Secondary 1
Interests: Reading & Travelling
Father: Mr. Odoh Innocent; Occupation – Tanker Driver
Mother: Mrs. Odoh Ann Ebere; Occupation – Health Attendant
Nnamokwor Miracle Oluebube
Born: 30th Dec. 2007 (11 years)
Class of Admission: Junior Secondary 1
Interests: Football & Debate
Father: Nnamokwor Samuel (Deceased)Mother: Mrs Nnamokwor Patience; Occupation – Teacher