After a thorough test, interview and verification process, 10 girls were chosen for the GEANCO 2019 scholarships. Each girl’s story is unique and compassion-pulling. We are glad to be part of their life stories. One girl educated is indeed a generation educated! These girls now enjoy a full scholarship at Fruitful Vines College, Ibadan.
- Adesanmi Feranmi Esther
Born: 13th February 2008 (11 years)
Class of Admission: Junior Secondary 2
Interests: Reading and Music
Father: Mr Adesanmi Adesina (Deceased); Occupation – Nil
Mother: Mrs Adesanmi Tolulope; Occupation: – Civil Servant/ Health Officer- UCH Home Setting 1
Remarks: Esther, mum & brother live with maternal grandparents, the trio sleep in one of the rooms.
- Akande Abiola
Born: 18th May 2009 (11 years)
Class of Admission: Junior Secondary 3
Interests: Reading.
Father: Mr Akande Abolaji; Occupation – Fish Farmer
Mother: Mrs Akande Olajumoke; Occupation – Petty Trader – Sells Provision
Remarks: Abiola is a Muslim, 1st of 3 children.
- Akinloluwa Ifeoluwa Deborah
Born: 22nd April 2010( 9 years)
Class of Admission: Junior Secondary 1
Interests: Reading, Cooking
Father: Mr Akinnibosun Franklin Akinyemi; Occupation – Pastor (Awaiting place of Service)
Mother: Mrs Akinnibosun Toyin, Funmilayo; Occupation – Internal Auditor (Missionary)
Remarks: 2nd Child out of 2. Mum and Dad are missionaries.
- Ogunyemi Oluwaseunfunmi Adeola
Born: 16th June 2008 (11 years)
Class of Admission: Junior Secondary 2
Interests: Bead Making
Father: Mr Ogunyemi Olugbenga; Occupation – Taxi Driver
Mother: Mrs Ogunyemi Olabisi; Occupation – Sales Representative
Remarks: She is twin to Ogunyemi Oluwaseyifunmi, 1st of 3 children; Parents are underemployed graduates.
- Ogunyemi Oluwaseyifunmi Adesola
Born: 16th June, 2008 (11 years)
Class of Admission: Junior Secondary 2
Interests: Bead Making
Father: Mr. Ogunyemi Olugbenga; Occupation – Taxi Driver
Mother: Mrs. Ogunyemi Olabisi; Occupation – Sales Representative
Remarks: She is twin to Ogunyemi Oluwaseyifunmi, 1st of 3 children; Parents are underemployed graduates.
- Akosile Oluwafeyikemi
Born: 1st November 2007 (12 years)
Class of Admission: Junior Secondary 2
Interests: Reading and Cooking
Father: Mr Taoheed Akosile (Deceased); Occupation – Nil
Mother: Mrs Iretiola Akosile; Occupation – Nanny (Private school)
Remarks: Feyikemi is 1st of 4 children; her mother is struggling to keep them in school.
- Ajala Precious Diekoniolami
Born: 14th September 2007 (12 years)
Class of Admission: Junior Secondary 3
Interests: Reading
Father: Mr Paul Ajala; Occupation – Teacher
Mother: Mrs Elizabeth Ajala – Occupation Teacher (Private School)
Remarks: 1st of 2 children, parents separated when she was 1-year old; Precious, mother & sister lives with the maternal grandmother who is a widow. Widowed Aunt & her son also lives with them.
- Emiola Blessing
Born: 17th December 2006 (12 years)
Class of Admission: Junior Secondary
Interests: Reading
Father: Mr Emiola Olusola; Occupation – Pastor
Mother: Mrs Emiola Fumilola; Occupation – Trader
Remarks: Smart and indigent.