30/11/2025
I want to take this moment to sincerely appreciate ENDIP, British Council and King's Trust International, for trusting me enough to teach and guide these amazing youths over the last three weeks.
What started as a simple plan for me to serve only as a facilitator turned into a journey.
Before I knew it, I was invited to be a judge on the elevator pitch day and then elevated again to serve as the Chief Judge on the final pitch and award day.
Sitting on that hot seat to select those 8 people out of that huge number to receive âŠ300,000 investment each, for free, was one of the toughest responsibilities Iâve ever had.
Just that level of TRUST meant everything to me.
Then I understood better the word standing firmly on fairness and clarity. It wasnât easy being the, Chief Judge at all, but grace carried me.
I want to especially appreciate ENDIP for trusting me, and DR Mrs Lilian, the Directorâ your confidence in me humbled me deeply.
At some point, I kept wondering, âThese people donât even know me personally,how do they trust me this much?
That level of trust is something I will never take for granted.
This organization went above and beyond.
They cared for these youths in ways I didnât expect for 8weeks,
Daily lunch
Stipends/transportation
Learning materials
Certificates (internationally recognized CPD certificates)
A safe, nurturing environment
Took almost a thousand youth for Sightseeing in the city. (To see experienced businesses)
Hired facilitators to teach these youths for the 8weeks.
300k Investment for 8businesses
All free of charge.
I canât imagine how much was invested into this program, but I saw the impact with my own eyes.
I literally teared up on the final day when the participants lifted their voices in appreciation.
It reminded me that we still have organizations that genuinely care, organizations that give without expecting anything in return.
If only we had more NGOs with this level of dedication, compassion, and sincerity,society would truly be a better place.
In as much as I went in as a facilitator and judge, I also came out with a deeper understanding of what it means to care for the needy and not eat alone.
That is the true heart of ENDIP and its partners.
God bless ENDIP. God bless the British Council. God bless King's Trust International.
Thank you for trusting me to be part of this impactful journey of nurturing ideas into sustainable solutions.
It was inspiring to see young CEOs, entrepreneurs showcase their creativity, innovation and resilience.