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NEXIM Tasks Youths, Staff on Self-Improvement and Mentorship Culture
Cyril Ogar
The Executive Director, Business Development at the Nigerian Export-Import Bank, Stella Okotete, has called on students and female staff of the bank to prioritise self-investment and mentorship as pathways to personal growth and long-term success.
Okotete made the call during an event held in Abuja to commemorate International Women’s Day, organised for students of Model Girls Junior Secondary School and female staff of NEXIM Bank.
Speaking on the theme, “Give to Gain,” she emphasised that investing time, knowledge, discipline and effort yields confidence, opportunities and success.
Addressing the students, Okotete urged them to remain committed to their studies, build strong character and stay focused on their aspirations.
“Begin early to give your best to your studies, your character and your dreams. When you give respect, you gain respect. When you give effort, you gain excellence. When you give courage to your ambitions, you gain a future filled with possibilities,” she said.
She also encouraged the female staff of the bank to continue mentoring younger generations, noting that their guidance and support were critical in shaping confident future leaders.
“By giving mentorship, guidance and encouragement to these young girls, you are helping to build a stronger and more inclusive society,” she added.
Okotete further urged stakeholders to sustain efforts in providing support, knowledge and inspiration, stressing that such contributions would translate into a brighter future for girls and the nation.
In his remarks, Vice Principal (Administration) of the school, Shagawo Ishaku, advised students to embrace hard work, discipline and resilience as key ingredients for success. He encouraged them to remain focused, explore diverse career paths and take advantage of opportunities for growth.
Ishaku also highlighted the importance of mentorship, noting that guidance from experienced professionals plays a vital role in shaping career direction.
Similarly, a representative of the Board Chairman and Deputy Director, School Services, Abdulrahman Muhammed, urged the students to believe in their abilities and work towards building a better future.
Also speaking, the Head of Human Resources at NEXIM Bank, Margaret Udosi, commended the initiative, describing it as essential for empowering individuals and strengthening communities.
Udosi, however, called for the sustainability of the programme to enable more people to benefit from its objectives.
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DNKI President Champions Humanitarian Service, Sustainable Community Development
Cyril Samania
The President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Oliver Patrick Ityohegh, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to humanitarian service, stressing the importance of supporting vulnerable people and improving community welfare beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day.
Ityohegh stated this during the organisation’s Cauldron Night and Award Presentation held to commemorate its 2026 Humanitarian Day celebration, theme: “Humanity First: Advancing Hope, Dignity and Community Well-being.” organised by the DNKI Abuja Chapter.
He emphasised that humanitarian service should be a continuous responsibility driven by compassion, solidarity and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in society.
According to him, DNKI’s humanitarian activities reflect its dedication to giving back to society and supporting people in need, while encouraging members to sustain initiatives that promote human dignity and community well-being.
He added that the organisation would continue to strengthen its humanitarian engagements through practical interventions aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable people and promoting community development.
Speaking at the event, the representative of the Abuja Chapter Chairman and Chairman of its Advisory Council, Prince Efiong Okpe, said the organisation’s humanitarian activities extended beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day on October 15.
Okpe explained that DNKI undertook several initiatives throughout the year, including blood donation exercises, visits to hospitals and correctional centres, as well as support for orphanages and other vulnerable groups.
According to him, the organisation also collaborated with humanitarian bodies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to identify areas of need and provide assistance within its available resources.
He described Humanitarian Day as an opportunity for members to renew their commitment to service and demonstrate solidarity with people facing difficult circumstances.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Planning Committee and Coordinator of the DNKI Gwagwalada Zone, Mr Etudaiye Hamzat, disclosed that the chapter had provided financial assistance to some members to help pay their children’s school fees, alongside distributing bags of rice and other relief items to members experiencing hardship.
Hamzat explained that the interventions followed concerns over the difficulties some members faced in meeting their family responsibilities, particularly the rising cost of their children’s education.
He maintained that supporting members in need was consistent with the organisation’s humanitarian principles, adding that DNKI remained committed to extending assistance to non-members and vulnerable communities as part of its commitment to leading by example.
Looking ahead, Hamzat said the Abuja Chapter planned to expand its humanitarian outreach to remote communities within the FCT, with particular attention to orphanages, schools and widows facing difficulties in meeting their family responsibilities.
He also recalled previous interventions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), which included the distribution of food, clothing and educational materials, noting that the chapter intended to scale up such initiatives in the coming year.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to outstanding members and distinguished non-members in recognition of their contributions to humanitarian service.
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