We Have David Oyelowo Foundation Scholars in Ibadan!
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.
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