Welcome to the Udukoro Empowerment Organization.
In recent years, a number of US publications have extolled the successes of Nigerians in America, and especially within Academia. However, this success abroad stands in stark contrast to the educational opportunities at home. Education remains one avenue through which many can engage in the country's efforts at modernization and development. I have been involved in sponsoring students through their schooling within my hometown of Umuahia. Many children in Umuahia are not able to complete the first six years of school due to financial hardship, contributing to a widening gap between the rich and poor. The Udukoro Empowerment Organization aims to decrease this gap and promote the greater education of Nigerians, starting with the village of Afara.
Full story
I have seen the impact of my personal efforts in the form of grateful families, and the successes of hardworking students, but my limited resources forced me to turn many families away. This motivated me to form the Udukoro Empowerment Organization Inc.
ProJects
The Udukoro Empowerment Organization has five main initiatives that are carried out for hundreds of children each year.
Activity
The organization has participated in a number of events in order to grow awareness for its cause and raise money for its upcoming initiatives.