Over 54 Students Benefit From  Alumni Star Project Initiative

Over 54 students of Government Secondary School, Owerri, Imo State, have benefitted from a multimillion Naira human capital development initiative of the alumni of the institution.

The project is part of the STAR programme which includes digital skill training and was marked with disbursement of over N7 million cash book subsidy for students with stellar performances across the Junior and Senior Secondary cadre.

Similarly, the skill acquisitions initiative offered three Techpreneurs amongst the student beneficiaries in 2023.

Emeka Mba, Chairman of the STAR project committee explained that the career mentorship boot camp is a desirable investment in humanity.

In his words: “The initiative aims to empower students with fundamental leadership values and digital skills, to nurture a new generation of innovative disruptors in technological advancement. It also strives to inspire students to adopt an entrepreneurial, agile, and growth-oriented mindset.”

“Since the inception of the campaign, over 780 participants have benefited from the programme’s high-level advocacy on human capital development; 58 students benefited from the reward and recognition award through book cash awards, 150 Students benefited from the career transforming coaching and mentorship.”

Mba commended MTN Foundation, First City Monument Bank, and other partners for their support and collaboration in empowering children, while also calling for increased collaboration from more public-spirited individuals and organisations to scale the initiative’s impact.

Prof. Johncliff Chike Nwadike, Imo State Commissioner for Education applauded the 2023 STAR Awards, a flagship initiative by an Alumni, the class of 81, Government Secondary School, Owerri, investing in the future of students of their alma mater.

The Commissioner, who was represented by Mrs. Augustine Azubuike, said, “your passion for fostering shared prosperity in your alma mater is exemplary and commendable.”

She applauded the class of 81 for sustaining its commitment to hold the STAR awards, a skill empowerment scheme annually over three years. 

She noted that the annual event has successfully promoted a conducive environment for learning and skills development through collaborative curriculum development with the government and other stakeholders. 

“We have received loads of positive feedback from parents and teachers alike at the Ministry about the impact of your intervention; we hope you will continue to sustain the legacy you hope to bequeath.” 

A major highlight of the programme was the interactive panel of discussion, at which the mentees of the programme shared their experiences of what they have gained during the career mentorship camp.

One of them, Aka Ikedichi, beaming with joy and satisfaction, said, “Through the programme’s digital skill training on web design, I see an opportunity for livelihood support, as I could develop some apps for companies for a fee.” 

Another panelist, Austin Wilson Best said: ‘We have come to realise that we are all leaders without a title.