…lauds Kwara Governor for sustaining youth-focused education support
The Haashim Initiative for Community Advancement (HICA) has applauded the first Countryside Emerging Leaders Fellowship (CELF) scholar, Adesina Bidemi Joy, on her successful graduation in Public Administration from Kwara State University, Malete.
Adesina, a native of Oke-ero Local Government Area, is one of the sixteen fellows in the 2021 cohort awarded scholarships by the Kwara State Government.
The convocation represents a historic milestone for CELF, reinforcing its vision of empowering secondary school students through structured exposure to community development, personal development, and entrepreneurship-driven leadership.
Through an intensive two-week hands-on fellowship, CELF equips young Nigerians with practical life and leadership skills, with outstanding fellows awarded scholarships to study courses of their choice in public universities nationwide.
Four years on, the graduation of the pioneer scholar affirms the programme’s enduring impact in nurturing educated, responsible, and community-oriented leaders committed to sustainable national development.
HICA expresses profound appreciation to His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Governor of Kwara State, for sponsoring the 2021 CELF scholars and demonstrating steadfast commitment to youth-centred educational advancement.
The organisation notes that the governor’s support underscores Kwara State’s prioritisation of inclusive human capital development and productive partnerships that expand access to quality education for deserving young citizens.
HICA also extends its appreciation to all supporting stakeholders, including corporate organisations, for their invaluable contributions and calls for the sustained partnership and support necessary to deepen and expand the impact of the CELF initiative.
