Education
SCSC, KFSD, GIZ Empower Young Nigerians Through 2025 STEM Construction Summer Camp in Jos, Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The Kaiser Foundation for Social Development (KFSD), in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, has concluded the 2025 edition of the STEM Construction Summer Camp (SCSC), held in Jos and Abuja, with the goal of empowering young Nigerians with practical STEM and construction skills.
The camp, implemented under GIZ’s Skills Development for Youth Employment programme on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, provided participants with hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to real-world applications in the construction industry.
Launched in 2016 by KFSD, the initiative is designed to spark interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) while building pathways to technical and vocational education.
This year’s camp was hosted at the Government Science and Technical College, Bukuru, Jos, and later at the Government Science and Technical College, Garki, Abuja, with additional participation from students of Government Science and Technical College, Orozo.
Students engaged in interactive construction projects, career talks, and team-based activities that developed their problem-solving and technical skills. They also benefited from direct mentorship by industry professionals, bridging classroom knowledge with practical experience.
The 2025 edition was further strengthened through private sector support from Construction Kaiser Limited, M&E Kaiser Limited, Lafarge Africa PLC, Delano Architects, PERI, Consol Associates, Arup, CA Consultants, Electric Motor Vehicle Company (EMVC), SABC Ltd, Gwale Global Resources Ltd, and Urban Shelter Ltd. Their involvement underscored the importance of industry collaboration in promoting sustainable vocational development.
Speaking on the initiative, KFSD Founder, Engr. Igbuan Okaisabor, highlighted the camp’s long-term vision. “The future of Nigeria’s construction industry depends on how well we prepare the next generation today. Through the STEM Construction Summer Camp, we expose students to opportunities in STEM while equipping them with skills and knowledge that will shape their future careers,” he said.
Architect Emmanuel of Delano Architects echoed the sentiment, stressing that investment in TVET and practical training is essential to unlocking opportunities for young Nigerians in construction and engineering.
The success of the 2025 SCSC reinforces the value of public-private collaboration in advancing STEM and TVET education. By empowering students with relevant skills, KFSD, GIZ, and their partners are not only preparing the next generation for meaningful careers but also contributing to Nigeria’s broader goals of job creation, economic growth, and sustainable development.
Education
From Grassroots Football Administration to Academia: Nigeria Nationwide League One Chief Account Officer Adewale Earns PhD from Nasarawa State University
Cyril Ogar
The Chief Accountant officer of Nigeria Nationwide League NLO, Dr. Adeyinka Adewale has added a major academic milestone to his distinguished career, earning a PhD in Accounting from Nasarawa State University, in a journey that bridges football administration and scholarly excellence.
Born in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Dr. Adewale has built a career defined by academic distinction, professional expertise, and leadership in financial management.
His doctoral research, titled “Effect of Ownership Structure on the Value of Listed Financial Companies in Nigeria,” offers a rigorous empirical analysis of how ownership configurations influence firm valuation, contributing significantly to the discourse on corporate governance in emerging markets.
Dr. Adewale’s academic journey reflects a steady pursuit of excellence.
He holds a Higher National Diploma in Accounting from Lagos State Polytechnic, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, a Master’s degree in Public Accounting, and now a PhD—further cementing his reputation as a scholar-practitioner.
A Fellow of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (FCNA), he has amassed extensive experience in financial systems management, budgeting, and institutional administration.
He currently serves as Head of Finance and Administration at the , Nationwide League One (NLO) where he plays a pivotal role in overseeing financial strategy, regulatory compliance, and administrative operations supporting national football development.
Beyond administration, Dr. Adewale has made notable contributions to academic research, with publications in the KASU Journal of Accounting Research and Practice.
His works, including studies on institutional ownership, managerial ownership, and firm value, underscore his deep engagement with issues of corporate governance and financial performance.
His research is grounded in advanced econometric methods, particularly panel regression analysis, enabling detailed examination of firm-level data over time and offering insights into the relationship between ownership structures and organizational performance.
With research interests spanning corporate governance, ownership structure, firm valuation, and public sector financial management, Dr. Adewale remains committed to advancing transparency, accountability, and efficiency across both public and private sector institutions.
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