Education
Why KFSD is Investing in Nigeria’s Future Innovators – Akinremi
Joel Ajayi
Over 90 secondary school students have benefitted from the 2025 STEM Construction Summer Camp (SCSC), an initiative of the Kaiser Foundation for Social Development (KFSD) in partnership with GIZ, designed to inspire young Nigerians to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
Speaking during the Abuja leg of the third phase of the programme, Omotara Akinremi, programme consultant for KFSD and CSR lead at Construction Kaiser Limited and Hermann E. Kaiser Limited, explained that the camp was created to revive interest in STEM while equipping students with both technical and soft skills.
“For four days, we have exposed students to the value of STEM through hands-on activities, career talks, and site visits. Many young people are no longer pursuing STEM-related careers, so we introduced this initiative to bridge the gap. Beyond STEM, we also focused on integrity, communication, and teamwork, while industry experts shared practical knowledge on masonry, carpentry, and civil engineering,” Akinremi said.
Participants also visited a construction site in Asokoro, Abuja, where they gained first-hand experience of how projects are executed. According to Akinremi, the camp has achieved its objectives, as students left with new knowledge, confidence, and motivation to pursue STEM.
This year’s programme, held in Jos and Abuja, trained a total of 95 students — 30 each in the first two phases and 35 in Abuja. To ensure continuity, KFSD and GIZ plan to establish STEM clubs in schools, with private sector mentors supporting students through consistent engagement.
Akinremi further noted that KFSD tracks past participants through their university years and even provides scholarships for outstanding students. She highlighted the case of an alumna, now a lawyer, who recently shared on LinkedIn how the camp shaped her career journey.
Fifteen-year-old Etefia Esther Godwin from Government Science and Technical College, Garki, described the camp as “exciting and inspiring.”
She said: “The programme taught me how to pursue my dreams and not be afraid of challenges. We also learned practical skills, made new friends, and visited real construction sites. I want to thank KFSD and GIZ for organising this programme because it has truly inspired us.”
Now in its third phase, the SCSC continues to prove how industry, development partners, and schools can work together to nurture Nigeria’s next generation of innovators, builders, and problem-solvers.
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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