Kaycoune Success Empowerment Initiative Empowers Students, Supports Community Development in Awka
By Chizoba Njaka and Chidimma Okoye
The Kaycoune Success Empowerment Initiative has made a significant impact in Awka through its AMARE and ABBY Scholarship Program, awarding scholarships to 15 students from three secondary schools and promoting community development through various outreach programs.
The initiative, founded by Mrs. Nchedo Mbamalu-Chukwu, aims to nurture young talents and inventors in Nigeria, with a focus on local manufacturing and innovation. Since its inception in 2018, Kaycoune has expanded its reach through medical outreaches, youth engagement programs, and arts initiatives.
Speaking at the award ceremony, Mrs. Mbamalu-Chukwu outlined Kaycoune's mission to "bathe ideas into reality," emphasizing the importance of empowering young people to develop solutions for the Nigerian market.
The scholarship program has received praise from school principals, including Mr. Gabenus of Nwaforizu College Demonstration Secondary School, who commended Mrs. Mbamalu-Chukwu's vision and dedication to supporting young people.
Beneficiaries of the scholarship, including Annuobi Chinecherem, Ejiofor Chinedu, and Okafor Osisochukwu, expressed gratitude for the opportunity and encouraged fellow students to remain focused on their studies.
The event was attended by representatives from the State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) and the Post Primary Secondary School Commission (PPSSC), who praised Kaycoune's efforts in supporting students and easing the burden on government.
The initiative's work is seen as a testament to the impact of individual-driven philanthropy and innovative educational programs in inspiring communities and nurturing the next generation of Nigerian leaders and innovators.