OUR SCHOLARS
AYOMIDE OBIKOYA
Ayomide Obikoya is a driven and visionary young leader from an underserved community, known for her exceptional academic achievements and pioneering spirit. A gifted 3D modeler, Ayomide has not only mastered her craft but also shared it with over 100 students in Alimosho, leaving a lasting mark as a compassionate mentor. Her innovative projects, including solutions for maternal care and tools for the visually impaired, showcase her commitment to social impact and inclusivity. Currently an intern at the Community Innovation Hub.
Ayomide passionately supports sustainable development goals through VR, combining resilience and creativity to inspire change. With her sights set on international education and scholarship, Ayomide is eager to bring her talents to a global stage, where her drive to make a difference can flourish even further.
HADI GANIU
Hadi is a driven young talent with a strong commitment to exploring the intersection of biological sciences and computer science, aiming to develop impactful solutions to urgent health issues, especially cancer.
Among his achievements, he earned the title of First Runner-Up at the Lagos State Young Nigerian Scientist Presidential Award (YONSPA) and ranked as a top-nine finalist in the Lagos State Junior Engineers, Technicians, and Scientists competition (JETS).
During his gap year, Hadi dedicated his time to volunteer tutoring and founded the ACE Children and Teenagers Book Club, an initiative aimed at empowering underrepresented students in Oko Afo with public speaking skills.
EMMANUEL ADEJOKO
Emmanuel Adejoko is a self-taught developer from Nigeria, passionate about leveraging technology to uplift his country. His expertise spans robotics, Python, web development, and artificial intelligence. Among his notable achievements, Emmanuel developed an innovative project that uses AI and image recognition to assist visually impaired individuals—a breakthrough that garnered the attention of Bill Gates during his visit to Microsoft’s Nigeria office.
As he prepares for college, Emmanuel is eager to further hone his skills and empower underserved communities through impactful technological solutions.
AWESOME ABRAHAM
Awesome Abraham is an ambitious and inspiring scholar who recently embarked on a transformative journey at Hope College in the United States. Thanks to the unwavering support of the Anfani Foundation, which opened doors to world-class education, she is now pursuing her passion for Microbiology and advancing toward her dream of revolutionizing healthcare in Africa.
From a young age, Awesome displayed exceptional leadership and academic prowess. She held various roles such as Teens Financial Treasurer, Teens Sanitary Keeper, and Vice President of the Homemakers Club, while also volunteering for church building projects and supporting orphanages. These experiences honed her organizational and empathetic skills, setting her apart as a well-rounded leader.
Her academic journey has been equally remarkable. A top performer throughout her school years, Awesome excelled as an Overall Best Student, Scrabble and Spelling Bee champion, and Best Graduating Student in both English and Science. She was also actively involved in extracurricular activities, including the Girls Guide Club, School Choir, and Female Football Team.
Now at Hope College, she combines her academic focus with her passion for outreach, running a YouTube channel that educates others on microorganisms and viruses while continuing to create skincare products and support underserved communities. Her ultimate vision? To develop groundbreaking vaccines that earn global recognition, like a Nobel Peace Prize, for her beloved Nigeria.