Group Holds Mentorship Programme For FCT Youths

Over 50 youths in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have benefitted from the Judy Alexis Foundation mentorship programme aimed at developing their capacity and productivity.

The non-governmental organisation (NGO) based in Abuja held the maiden edition of the programme yesterday in Abuja.

At the event, its founder, Ms Judy Melifonwu said it was targeted at accelerating the potential of young Nigerians and giving professionals opportunity to give back to their local communities.

She said the forum brought to light the importance of mentorship and how it can aid people in all stages of life.

“Many times, people feel that money is what they need so that they can move to the next level in life. This is not always the case.

“The Judy Alexis Foundation is working to show people how they can elevate their lives through emulating the good practices of people within their chosen fields, expanding their networks and striving for excellence in all that they do,’’ she said.

Melifonwu said her involvement in the project was to give back to the society through learning opportunity, creating a platform for networking activities, transfer of skills, sharing experience with mentees among others.

“The programme brought together 50 mentees interested in personal development and seasoned professionals with a variety of backgrounds: entrepreneurs, public servants, members of the armed forces and corporate executives.

“These mentors spoke to participants so that they could naturally decide who they want to be mentored by and a lot of great relationships were built,’’ she said.

Some of the mentors described the event as what would empower youths and engage them meaningfully in the society.

One of the beneficiaries, Ibrahim Yakubu, said that he would put the knowledge to good use.

According to him, the programme has taught him how he can present himself online and during a meeting as well as how to prepare his curriculum vitae.