Showing posts with label Walter Carrington. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Walter Carrington. Show all posts

Monday, 15 May 2017

An Afternoon With Walter Carrington (Former United States Ambassador to Nigeria)


Jerry Odili, Save Our Needy Program Manager, spent the afternoon with Ambassador Walter Carrington and John F. Bray (U.S. Consular General). They spoke on how to solve social issues in Nigeria and the important role young people play.

Walter Carrington served as United States Ambassador to Nigeria from 1993 -1997 during the military era. He was a strong advocate of democracy and spoke up for social justice.

Wednesday, 20 April 2016

Jerry Odili becomes Carrington Youth Initiative Fellow 2016

Save Our Needy is pleased to announce that our Program Manager, Jerry Odili, is one of the few selected Nigerians chosen this year to become a Carrington Youth Initative fellow.

Jerry Odili, Program Manager, Save Our Needy, second from right


The Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI), in honor of former U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington, a champion of civil liberties, seeks to develop a select group of young Nigerians into ethical and impactful leaders by connecting them with mentorship, networking, training and funding opportunities over the course of an intensive fellowship year.



The initiative, launched in 2011by the U.S Consulate General, Lagos, is a dynamic and youth-based initiative which brings together Nigerian youth of exceptional vision, skills and experience to design and implement projects that have a positive impact on Nigerian society.

 The CYFI fellowship is built around year-long social innovation projects that are designed by fellows and supported by the U.S. Consulate and private partners. Following successful completion of their projects, fellows remain involved with CYFI and the U.S. Consulate through the CYFI Alumni Program.
 



Congratulations to him!!!