WINBAFRICA Celebrates 10th anniversary, Sets To Give Scholarships To 20 Schoolgirls

• Launches annual school debate competition for secondary schoolgirls 

African Women Foundation for Nation Building, WINBAFRICA, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to promoting education and empowering women and young girls in Africa, has announced plans to celebrate its 10th anniversary with great enthusiasm and pride in grand style.

As part of the milestone celebration, the NGO which started operations in 2014, has announced the launch of an annual school debate competition and scholarship programme for 20 young girls across the continent.

The grand finale of the WINBAFRICA Annual School Debates aimed at promoting critical thinking, public speaking, and leadership skills among girls in secondary schools, is slated to hold on Monday, 26th February 2024 at the Alliance Francaise Ikoyi Lagos.

The WINBAFRICA Schools Debate will be between Steady Steps School, Lekki, Lagos, and Bomak International Schools Surulere, Lagos, who have emerged at the final stage of the selection process. Both schools will be competing for WINBAFRICA YOUNG NATION BUILDERS TROPHY (WYNBT) in a debate.

Speaking on the initiative, which is the first event in the series of events in 2024 to commemorate its 10th anniversary, the Chief Strategist of Irachy PR and international president, WINBAFRICA, Dr. Bukola Bello Jaiyesimi said the organization is looking forward to expanding its reach and impact, and continuing to make a difference in the lives of girls across Africa.

She noted; “WINBAFRICA’s 10th anniversary is a testament to the organization’s dedication and commitment to promoting education and empowerment for girls in Africa. The launch of the annual school debate competition and scholarship programme is a significant step towards creating a more inclusive and equitable society, where girls have the opportunity to thrive and succeed. As we celebrate WINBAFRICA’s achievements over the past decade, let us continue to support and champion the rights of girls to education and empowerment. Together, we can build a brighter future for all.

“Through initiatives like the annual school debate competition and scholarship program, WINBAFRICA is paving the way for a brighter future for girls and empowering them to reach their full potential.

“The competition will provide a platform for girls to showcase their talents and engage in meaningful discussions on important social and economic issues facing the continent.”

Speaking further, Dr. Jaiyesimi revealed that aside from the Schools Debate competition, the senior secondary students of Bomak International College, Surulere, Lagos would also be participating in the WINBAFRICA Business Roundtable by discussing Environmental Responsibility.

Founded in 2014 by Dr. Bukola Bello Jaiyesimi an Entrepreneur, Pan Africanist multiple award recipient with a passion for projecting women’s issues, WINBAFRICA is present in Ghana, Gambia, South Africa, and Ethiopia. The organization has been at the forefront of championing the rights of girls to education and providing them with the necessary tools and resources to succeed. Over the past decade, the organization has impacted the lives of thousands of women and young girls in Africa through its various programs and initiatives.

WINBAFRICA has a mandate to transform African society by supporting women and girls to play significant roles in nation-building as well as creating avenues for identifying, raising, and supporting women leaders, we come together to brainstorm on issues affecting their well-being and generating practical and achievable solutions, our fundamental tenet is education.

WINBAFRICA projects and interventions include Education First Series, Project Sapphire, Orphanage Challenge, Project Back–to–School, WINBAFRICA Monthly Round Table, WINBAFRICA Food Bank, and the Production of a Monthly Newsletter.