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ACi Mentees Testimonials

Being Part of the ACi Mentorship Program was very educative and motivating, as a Young Politician and ChangeMaker, I can attest that this mentorship program is highly transformative and inspiring with reality based skills on leadership and innovative solutions to challenges.
George MWANZA, ZAMBIA

I doubted I was suitable for the program as I am just on the edge of completing my undergraduate degree in computer science. To be honest, I wish I had met this content before joining the university, but all information is useful, even now. Through the program, I started drafting a plan B for my master’s study. Just knowing how to go through the planning stage and the confirmation that I did have the choice even at this level gave me a confidence boost to continue perusing for a more specialized fit in technology. The knowledge of assignments and quizzes that are due gave me accountability through reporting for the crucial processes of identifying a career or making a career change. The content delivered by the ACi team is surely path changing!” Wamuyu Wanjohi, Kenya

I am so pumped with the immerse valuable knowledge just received from the African ChangeMakers Initiative programme. It was beyond my expectations because I was wondering how an online programme will level up with onsite programme. This program has exposed me to a whole lot of things, from leadership to networking and success in one’s career path. I have been hearing of cover letters, I didn’t know how it looked like but now I can even teach someone how to write one. It was an awesome experience. This programme is contributing to the development of young Africans in immerse number of ways and I will definitely recommend it for anybody willing to develop themselves personally, build their leadership skills and build a successful career. I want to appreciate African Changemakers Initiative Team for putting this together and depositing value, I promise to make good use of the ACi alumni platform to further develop myself and to the development of those around me.” – Abayomi Olaitan, Nigeria.

As I reflect through all my learning during the mentorship program, I realized I’ve been given an opportunity and also a responsibility. An opportunity to share my experience and learning with others to create a better Africa. An opportunity to bridge the gap of education in my community. An opportunity to constantly re-educate and evaluate my passion and learnings. And a responsibility to hold myself accountable for this wonderful opportunity I’ve been privileged to have. On this note, I want to thank all the ACI member for all the hard work and learnings. I hope to continue in this path of replicating your teachings models in my community, Africa and the world at large —Kingsley Ugochi Edwin – Nigeria 

 The Mentorship program has been an awesome, amazing, inspiring and mind – blowing experience. I wasn’t expecting the programme, but when I received my selection notification email, I was overwhelmed and I never thought the program will be this loaded in terms of serving as an insight to what I need to be successful in my career path. The course modules were interesting, thought – provoking and engaging. It has equipped me with the requisite skills needed for building my career path. I am very much optimistic that this capacity building program will open lots of opportunities for me to actualize my career dream. I wish to express my profound gratitude to the #ACiMentorship team for this wonderful opportunity to be path of this learning process. May God bless the minds behind this great program.” –Ifeoma Joy Onochie, Nigeria

What a great privilege for being part of the cohort, it was so educative and interesting. I was really happy upon being selected as a mentee for this year’s cohort 1, though I never thought the program will be this loaded and mind shifting. I’m greatly indebted to the entire ACi Team for this great opportunity to learn and connect with other African young leaders, I promise to shed the light to others, and be a change maker cos that’s who we are… African ChangeMakers…..YES WE CAN.” — Titus Ojediran, Nigeria

It was amazing time that gave me the chance to participate in African ChangeMakers Mentorship program cohort 1. It was an important opportunity that filled the gaps and built my career capacity of knowledge and skills. I learnt more about career opportunities, which will give me the ability to reach the prosperous life in my career, I want to thank all members of African ChangeMakers who made all efforts to connect all participants of the mentorship program.  – Bashir Mohamed Mohamoud, Somalia

The journey I have had with ACi mentorship program has been quite a thrilling experience. The super-duper self-discoveries have been tremendous. And the mentorship came quite a time of less activity making it quite handy in occupying me throughout the month. May ACi continue to create the self-discovery impact towards the African Youths to change their mindsets as I have now.” – Ruth Kemuma, Kenya

It has been wonderful and fulfilling experience.  This past few weeks have been a real eye opener for me, it has helped me to discover some hidden abilities of mine and also been a source of motivation towards achieving my goals, both in my personal and professional life. The weekly modules have helped me to realise that I haven’t reached my full potential yet and also that the sky is my limit, has I have the ability to achieve whatever I set my mind to with proper planning and dedication.” – Eletu Hawau Yetunde, Nigeria

Saying that this mentorship program is a mistake is an understatement. This past one month has been an awesome, timely, revealing, educative and capacity building experience. The weekly modules have increased my knowledge about certain areas in my career and I have been able to relearn somethings. Words would fail me if I have to be grateful to the ACI mentorship team for this awesome opportunity to be a cohort and the opportunity to build relationships with other cohorts from other countries in my continent. Long Live Africa – Bioku Precious Oluwasemilore, Nigeria.

This mentorship session has been an enlightening one for me. I applied for the program because I wanted to learn something different from my regular school work. When I was chosen, I didn’t know what to expect. Now, I can say I do not regret applying for this program. Apart from the fact that I have learnt a whole lot, I have met people with great minds. Thank you ACI for the opportunity. -Olajumoke Adewole

It has been a learning capacity building experience. The program has educated me how to set attainable goals that I could achieve. Based on this opportunity to be mentee cohort 1 has really helped to push me and guide me to be the best version of Myself. Thanks so much ACi team and everyone I appreciate the cooperation that everyone has displayed under such strenuous condition which made the workflow simple and easy. I am glad that I have a mentee team like you God bless you. Sasaki Vannisa, Uganda 
I am Ahmed Abba Umar President of the Association for Progressive African Youth AJAP-NIG, African ChangeMakers Mentee Cohort 1, 2020.First of all, I would like to congratulate all of the 2020 ACi Mentees here including myself for finally graduating. Every end has a new beginning, today might be the last day for our mentorship program but I believe our learning will actually start from today.  I was excited but at the same time a little scared of the new reality. I was prepared to learn, explore, make new friends and get to know me as an individual self. Before, there was always someone to guide me, my former teachers in schools, my elders and my Mentors. But here I was starting a journey where I set the rules and guided myself. I’m very happy for selecting me as part of 2020 ACi Mentorship today as I stand here, I am proud to be part of you.

The good experiences that I got here of course does not imply that I did not have to face my share of discomfort and challenge, but its these challenges that has made me a stronger and more confident person today. Every little encounters and experiences gained here has been enriching and will remain within my memories for life long.

Talking from a graduating perspective, I believe the stories created beyond the boundaries of the African ChangeMakers Mentorship have been equally helpful to all of us. Everyone here has had their own share of excitement and stories that they will carry along their life. As a 2020 African ChangeMakers Mentee, I have had a very different experience. The teaching style, the lectures, were very different from what I had experienced before, and therefore for the first week of my mentorship, I was still a confused soul. I didn’t really understand the procedure, even though I am always going through the program, initial challenge was always to submit my assignment. I was late almost every week to submit my assignment. But one of my friend always try his best to guide on how to do it.

The best thing about the mentorship is that they let you choose your own speed; you are not judged by the scores in your grade-sheet. The various current-issue studies, the case works, group works the research projects, the assignments, each were helping me develop skills, which of-course at that time I wasn’t ready to accept. The networking group was helping me practically implement my knowledge. The practical approach on this mentorship is what makes the African ChangeMakers Mentorship the best online network that uniting African youth. Thank you for improving every day, and helping us be in align with the current market trend through your developed policies. — Ahmed Abba Umar
Association for progressive African youth AJAP-NIG
President.
African ChangeMakers Mentee, 2020

I wish I could have been exposed to such an opportunity earlier in life, but like saying goes, better late than never. I extend my appreciation towards the ACi team for having found it fit to include me together with other African mentees in this program. The mentorship is indeed an eye opener which will be useful as I kick-start my career. I have been able to re-learn myself, from the skills I possess, my strengths and how to use them to benefit my career development. Most importantly the different modules have been able to give guidance as to where and how to improve myself to being a better asset to the community.  I am also thankful to have had the chance to meet the wonderful team that I am a part of, they make networking less challenging. I walk away as a proud and knowledge enriched #ACiMentee. — Tsholofelo B. Rankhuna, Botswana

I want to express my depth profound gratitude to The Africa Change Makers Initiative Team for their contribution and commitment to see Africa youths excel in all their due. Through this program I have learnt new skills and gained more insights in career development. Without more ado, I want to implore every young person out there who is seeking to discover he/herself and beat the conventions to take advantage of this top-notch career development program to advance in their endeavor.
Africa Change makers Initiative, I hail thee. Africa, I hail thee.

I’m glad to have this chance to be one of the mentees in African ChangeMakers Mentorship because it has been full of knowledge, skills and enjoyable. I got the chance to contact with new people in my life and at least now I have direction of my future and knowing where am going. I’m happy for ACi platform, as a youth I must stop making excuses and use what I have to bring changes in my society even to my friends Thank you so much for this chance, I learn a lot I’m not as I was.” Rehema Omary, Tanzania

Upon admission into the African ChangeMakers Mentorship Program, I never imagined something this powerful and engaging can be expected of this program but to my amazement, the program really disappointed my expectations. It has been an awesome and sensational experience for me every step of the way, and I feel really privileged and happy to be a part of this program. I strongly believe that this program will help me actualize my career goals more easily and bring closer to becoming my best professional self. From the bottom of my heart, I want to say a big thank you to the ACi Mentorship Team and Alumni for their unrelenting support and guidance. Long live African ChangeMakers Mentorship Program!

Olaniyi Abiodun Jeremiah, Nigeria

It has been a series of personal development, leadership skills acquisition and capacity building experience. When I received my selection notification email, my joy knew no bounds because I have heard a lot about African ChangeMakers before, the way the program helps in bridging knowledge gap among young Africans as well as unlocking the potentials of young Africans through self-discovery is of no match. The course modules have reenergized me to transform my career development. I am sure that this capacity building program will open lots of opportunities for me to actualize my career dream. I wish to express my gratitude to the ACi Mentorship Team for this opportunity and I will try all my possible best to use the AC Alumni platform to further the vision of the program. Long live African ChangeMakers Mentorship Program, long live Africa.”

Oladoye Heritage, Nigeria

I remember how excited I was upon my selection into the mentorship program. At first, it seemed impossible to participate considering the program schedules, the lecture notes, the tests, and assignments. Sincerely, it has been a thrilling and highly educative moment during my mentorship program in the COHORT 1 African ChangeMakers Initiative (ACI). Fortunately, I never knew it was this encompassing in unraveling, nurturing, and development of the priceless potentials hidden within young Africans. The 4-week modules have equipped me with the necessary knowledge, skills, networks, and a clearer perspective of my career path. The ACI mentorship program is a figurative expression of hope for young Africans. I am confident that the impact of this program will be seen in the sands of time. Therefore, I wish to express my sincere gratitude to Olutope Egbetokun Olatilewa, the Founder & Program Director of ACI, and her team for painstakingly putting this program together. I promise to put all that has been learned to practice and utilize the ACiAlumni platform as a channel to advance the vision of the program. Long live African ChangeMakers Mentorship Program! Long live Africa! — Nweze Victor Nnanna, Nigeria

African ChangeMakers Mentorship program has been a game changer for me. I learnt how to utilize my social networks to my benefit. My network is your net-worth. I am more confident harnessing the contacts on my phone list, email and on my LinkedIn. I also learnt the need to do parallel planning for my career. This is just the icing on the cake there was so much more knowledge I gained. The program has edified me in many aspects of my life. I shall forever be grateful for this opportunity. Thank you.
WINNIE WANJIRU NGIGI -KENYA

This training has been an awesome, amazing, educating, life changing experience. I was surprised when I checked my email and found a notification that I had been selected for the program. To say the least, this training has gone far beyond my expectations. I have gained so much and networked with my fellow students too. I now have additional skills to aid in my career development. Am so grateful to the ACiMentorship Team for this opportunity. I promise to help further the vision of the program in however way I can. African Change Makers, Yes We Can!” Catherine Rael Musumba, Kenya 

It has been a truly invaluable learning experience for me. I want you to know that I have learnt so much from all of your constructive input and guidance throughout each lesson of the course. You have helped me to understand where my strengths and weaker aspects lie. Also, I feel that over the duration of the course I gained a lot of knowledge and practical strategies that will be beneficial to me, and those I deal with personally and professionally. The course exceeded my expectations significantly. Thanks to the ACIMentorship Team at large for this opportunity. Long live African ChangeMakers Mentorship Program, long live Africa.”  Peter Komu Mungai, Kenya

I experienced an educative session and a creative journey through out my stay with Africa ChangeMakers Initiative (ACI). Though, I had similar experiences from sister’s initiatives but that of ACI is of more pivotal and unique. I commend the organisers, facilitators and collaborators. However, I hope we make best use of the resources given therein and advocate for more support of any kind from individuals, organisations and Government until the program/project reach out to/touch the lives of Africans. — Jamilu Sani Muhammad, Nigeria

My perspective and view about online course program is that even before end of the month I will quit because mostly often online program do require much money that make less earn income participants to quit. The case is different with ACi program, because the course is well plan and program that all participants like me can testify to it. The kind of topics and convenient schedule makes the program lively even with tight schedule, as participate you can’t afford to missed it. With knowledge, skills and ideas that I gained from this program has built more confidence in me and also give me courage to tell others African young youths like me to participate. Aliyu Abdulrahman Kamaldeen, Nigeria

This has been a very enlightening journey to developing capacity and path discovery. Knowledge of interests, goals and career design is truly a game changer in growing better and more committed leaders. Receiving my selection mail was a happy moment but finishing this program and understanding to the extent I do now has raised my joy beyond the surface. The modules were truly packed with vital information required to guide young professionals and students in these formative career years. I believe that this will positively affect the methods I use in making future decisions about my career and life. I will continually do my best to uphold the vision of the African Changemakers Mentorship Program. Long live Africa. Marietta Imadojiemu, Nigeria

Being part of the African ChangeMakers Mentorship Program 2020 has been a great eye opener in terms of what I have to do in order to achieve my goals. I gained invaluable lessons from the four-week long course. The weekly live chats were interactive and exposed me to different ideas and views of the team. I can’t wait to put the knowledge and skills into action and develop myself as a professional. I recommend applying to the mentorship program for anyone who wants to have a successful career life. – Saba Habtu, Ethiopia

First let me express my profound gratitude the ACi Team for this amazing opportunity. It was very insightful and life changing, I only wish I had this kind of information available to me during my high school days. Nevertheless, it’s never too late to learn and as a graduate myself, I will definitely encourage other young people, who are at the verge of starting their university journey to make use of this opportunity. Once again, thank you ACI team for the hard work and for building up and unraveling the leaders within us.” — Lesego Gaetewesepe, Botswana 

  
Africa ChangeMakers Mentorship program is really a great one I give kudos to the founder and co-organizers. It was really helpful especially with the period we are in, it gave me insights more on career and self-development path. It’s a good experience to be part of this mentorship program and to meet other young minds across Africa. – Firdaus Olakulehin Ayomide, Nigeria

Firstly, I thank the African ChangeMakers Initiative Team (#ACiTeam), it has really been a journey through career development, self-development and networking. It wouldn’t have been possible for such experience in this career development program, if not for the help of Abel Uchegbulam, an ACi Alumni that presented me with such opportunity that led to my selection amongst other 398 people from 32 Africa countries. I really appreciate you African ChangeMakers Initiative Team (ACi Team) for such amazing preparation and equipping of the African ChangeMakers Mentorship Cohort 1, 2020 participants for the work place and career path. I believe this is one of the best I achieved during this period the world is challenged with Covid-19. — Ejimnkeonye Emmanuel, Nigeria 

When I first received my mail that I was among the selected candidates to participate in ACI 2020, I was happy but at the same time, felt I could not participate because I was preparing for my school examination. Thought about it for some days and made up my mind to do it and I’m glad I did. The four weeks training was insightful and capacity building. It was an eye opener. I learnt a lot about networking and how to develop my career. I wish to express my gratitude to ACI team. Thank you for this opportunity given to me. Long live ACI. African Change Makers… Yes, we can — Balogun Halimot Omolola, Nigeria

It has been a blessing and a privilege to be a part of this awesome program. My expectations were exceeded tremendously with the rich and enlightening content, and the invaluable information I have been equipped with would certainly have a great impact on my career and my goals for the future.” — David Adeleye, Nigeria

For everything that has a beginning they say, will surely have an end – even if it wasn’t felt like ending. This described my feelings after ending the 4 weeks intensive training from this great initiative. This program has been a revealing, riveting, educative and capacity building experience – I wished I have come across this earlier. The course modules have equipped me with the requisite skills to transformation my career development. I am optimistic that this capacity building program will open lots of opportunities for me to actualize my career dream. Also, I’m using this opportunity to call on all African youth/students to tapped into the opportunity that this program unfolds by applying for the next application, and you’ll never regret taking the step.  – Olagunju Abdulrahman, Nigeria

The African Mentorship Program was an insightful experience for me. It was a rare opportunity that exposed me to critical information that would shape the trajectory of the remaining part of my undergraduate years. Through this program, I was able to critically assess my skills, values, interests, and identify my greatest strengths. Each module presented with enough analogies to make the entire experience practical and fun. With enough emphasis laid on ‘defining a career path’ and ‘successful networking for career growth’, I would highly recommend this program to both undergraduates and recent graduates who are seeking answers to questions relating to ‘building a strong career.” — Abah Gift, Nigeria

The program has repositioned me in my career and professional development. It has helped sharpen my skills and the course modules were helpful in gaining new ideas. — Tolulope Akingbade, Nigeria

All thanks to ACI Mentorship Team.  I am glad I made it here. I earnt at least one thing or the other from every module, I am optimistic that this capacity building program will open lots of opportunities for me to actualize my career and dreams. Leaving here impactful to everyone around me. — Apollo Paul, Nigeria

Oh! What a wonderful month! I could not be more thankful for this mentorship opportunity, and wish I had it earlier in life because the very first module guides a person in planning for the courses to take university based on their interests and personality. However, this mentorship was worth my time and energy for what I attained from every module. This mentorship has changed the way I behave and approach people, not only in my work space but everywhere I go because one does not know what they might get out of anybody. I now have a clear picture of what I want for my future, all thanks to this programme. Indeed, African ChangeMakers Mentorship is a valuable investment for it plays and will play a big role in my life. — Matoka Phaila, Lesotho

I thank ACi Mentorship Team for this great opportunity. I learned a lot from this program and it will so much help me to champion my community, country and Africa at large, and I know this will also open many opportunities for we youth as a changemaker. Long live African ChangeMakers Mentorship Program, long live Africa, one love keeps us together. – LAWAL BABATUNDE, NIGERIA

African ChangeMakers Mentorship program had been really a great chance for me to get knowledge and insightful ideas which will reflect directly in my career skills and future life. I am very glad that I get this opportunity, a lot of thanks for all ACi program team.  – Babiker Yousof, Sudan 

It’s been a wonderful moment gaining more strength and wisdom from the ACi four-weeks mentorship program. Actually at the beginning I thought it was just like every other usual program we’ve been having online. But this one seem to take a different dimension as it tackled most issues, not just faced by young people but was much concerned with the time we find ourselves in. Indeed, I’ve realized other hidden potentials, skills and knowledge which I minimize in career growth and am proud to be among the ACi mentorship program. I applaud the efforts of the team and may they keep building resourceful Africans. — Meyanwieh Diana Queency, Cameroon

My Mentorship Testimonial: All started as a simple game when one of my friends share the link in the group asking to apply. When I received my selection notification email, I could not imagine. Everything was well organized the schedule as well as subjects. Through this bright program I got a bunch of knowledge in terms of education, professional level… we got all tools materials to look for or create our own careers. All my gratitude to the ACiMentorship Team for this opportunity. Long live African ChangeMakers Mentorship Program, long live Africa, long life Burkina Faso. May God bless   each one of you.- Ouoba Namoudja, Burkina Faso

I never thought that the program will be this resourceful in terms of bridging the skills gap among the African youths. The program was very interactive and with lively & active sessions which included discussions that build my interpersonal communication skills.  The course modules were very informative and knowledgeable which makes me feel that I have acquired the requisite skills needed in the transformation of my career development especially leadership development.  I am confident that this program will open a lot of opportunities for me to actualize my leadership dream.” — MAURICE GATHU MUNGA, KENYA 

It was indeed a learning experience, I was especially thankful for how the courses kept pushing us to plan our futures, and I believe I am a better version of myself after taking this course. Thank you to everyone who was involved in making this course a success.” –Ajii Daniel Joseph, Nigeria

Wow, no wonder a proverb says that time flies when you are doing the things you like. Been part of this cohort has been a blessing. I have been taught so many things that I will not have known if I wasn’t part of this programme. Because of this training, I feel better equipped to take over the world. Thank you Africa change maker initiate for this opportunity to become better. — Osaigbovo Victor Amadin, Nigeria 

It has been four weeks of intensive and yet interesting line up of relevant and eye opening modules. I must say that I was more than excited when I was notified by the ACi team that I had been selected as an ACMentee. Learning topics on discovering career path, to building social and cultural capital, networking and writing winning CV’s and cover letters I can boldly say that my expectations have far been met and will recommend the ACi Mentorship program to African youth seeking to make a change in their personal lives and societies. Thank you the ACi team for this awesome opportunity. — Peter Kwame Anning, Ghana

I must confess, this program has been a revealing, educative and capacity building experience. At first, I never thought the program will be this loaded in terms of bridging knowledge gap among young Africans as well as unlocking the potentials of young Africans through self-discovery. This program really opened my eyes and the methods to writing CV and cover letter. Thanks so much ACi. – Bilau Dauda, Nigeria.

When the list was released, I didn’t know exactly what to expect from the mentorship programme, but when the programme started, I was completely blown away. From etiquette, to parallel plans, to fashion, to career and to every area that should be covered in self-development, the programme covered it all. I remain grateful to ACi Mentorship team for giving me the opportunity to learn.  I believe that as Africans, “WE CAN”. God bless African ChangeMakers mentorship program. God bless Africa.” – Chijioke Uhegwu, Nigeria

African ChangeMakers Mentorship program has been instrumental tool of self-development during this hard times. It thought me how to see my career options without being overwhelmed and make a decision based on my choices. It was indeed a great 4-weeks journey.  – Tsion Abe, Ethiopia

When I received the message notification about African ChangeMakers Mentorship Programme, I was both joyed and nervous at the same time. I thought I won’t make it to the end of the programme since it’s virtual or the programme won’t go as expected. Fast forward to the end of the programme, all I feel is fulfilment and joy. I’m grateful to the organisers of the programme for initiating such a thoughtful platform necessary for self-discovery and personal development. I’m also proud to be among the few Nigerians who made it to the programme and completed it. I promise to commit to the programme by being a dedicated alumnus. Long live African ChangeMakers Mentorship Programme. – Ajayi Jeremiah Olugbeminiyi, Nigeria

Honestly speaking when I got the email notification that I was selected for the ACi Mentorship program I could not believe it actually, given the kind of people who were selected before me and the kind of impact they are having in their community. I was skeptical about the program at first for some personal reasons but after the end of the course content of the second week, I began to thank my lucky stars that I was selected. I don’t know what I would have done if I hadn’t accepted the offer. The course has met and surpassed my expectations and quite frankly I had a lot of expectations. If you happen to be a student just getting into the university or about to graduate, this Mentorship program will definitely put you on the right path. I’m really grateful to the ACi Mentorship team for putting this together. I promise to be a committed disciple of the African ChangeMakers Initiative Mentorship program and use what I have learned so far to impact my community and society at large. – Anthony Oyakhilome Justice, Nigeria

African ChangeMakers Mentorship Program has indeed caused me to get ahead of myself by exposing me to many fields of personal growth and development such as career and academic goals and decisions, personal branding, networking and social skills development. Indeed, I have progressed immensely within the impactful four weeks of engagement. I am very clear as to which educational pattern I should follow, which career goals I must pursue, and how to fix myself within the world of social media with strategic networking techniques. Africa will indeed rise to prominence again, because such avenues as this is equipping more productive youth to take their rightful place in the world they find themselves. Long live ACi, Long live fellow participants, Long live Africa, Long live Ghana” .– Prince Asiedu, Ghana

Wow. Where do I begin? This past month has been one of stretching limits. The experience was mind blowing; very educative and eye opening. I consider myself lucky to have taken part in this program. The knowledge I gained from this program will surely last me a lifetime. I remain ever grateful for this opportunity. I recommend this program for everyone especially students, from those seeking admission to those already in the university. This program has all it takes to enable one follow the right career path. Each module was well crafted and flowed into the next effortlessly. The entire program opens one to a world of possibilities, equipping one with the necessary skills to develop one’s self and excel. I remain ever grateful the ACi Mentorship Team for this opportunity, the emails and group discussions really helped me seat up and complete this program. Long live African ChangeMakers Mentorship Program, long live Africa.#Together, we can” . Azih Cynthia, Nigeria

 “At ACi Mentorship Cohort 1, I learned that human networking is very much important. African ChangeMakers Initiative taught me that you are more powerful when you collaborate. We each have the opportunity to enact networking by sharing our LinkedIn account with each for a better network. African ChangeMakers Initiative taught me how to use the profiler in exploring my skills. I would like for us African to work collectively as individuals, communities, corporations, nonprofits, and governments to bring impactful and lasting change for the better of all 54 African countries. Moreover, I have never experienced more excitement than I did at African ChangeMakers Initiative Mentorship Program Cohort 1. I learned from over 300 mentees on various topics during our open discussion on the group platform. With the network I built at African ChangeMakers Initiative Mentorship Program Cohort 1, I have gained more knowledge and expertise to help me now and in the future, because networking has now become one of my best friends.’’ – Zawu Y. Duyann, Liberia

This program is one of the most gratifying experience I have had this year. When a fellow recommended that I apply for it last year, I had a lot of expectations. The last few weeks have been insightful and all encompassing. The mentorship program helped me focus and set career goals that I have never thought about or considered before. It also widened my social cycle and sided my connection with young professionals in Africa. Thanks for sharing knowledge and providing activities that harnessed our core leadership skills. I’d highly recommend this program to any young African without hesitation. Cheers! – Ekpo Blessing Ikoi, Nigeria

It has been a very resourceful and highly engaging moment that had all the required tools and strategies to build a successful career. As a mentor to hundreds of young people, I have found this very instructive and helpful too. I gained within the four weeks, a lot of valid knowledge that kept me going right from the beginning. Every topic, module and the entire program was well structured and made it easy for participants to flow the process with the social media page created to step down instructions and step down the training process too. I was absolutely very excited to receive the selection mail and I am glad I was on the program because I now feel very equipped to lead and mentor others too. I am very grateful to the ACi Mentorship Team and I am not sure I’d let go the experience in a long time.  I’d be glad to use the AC Alumni platform to further the vision of the program.” – Bayonle Fesobi, Nigeria 

I can testify the educative and transforming lesson from this mentorship program from the African ChangeMakers Initiative lectures. Social networking and career building has been really impacted onto me seriously. I now believe to start over to have real positive progress into my career. I thank the African ChangerMakers Team, to have given me the opportunity to be part of this global African Mentorship Program. – Mukongoma Jowad, Ugandan.”

I feel honored to be among those that are selected from all over Africa and to be the representative for my country. The African ChangeMakers Initiative is a platform helping young Africans to discover their purpose through different careers or profession. Which is helping us to boost ourselves in many different ways and grateful for this platform. African ChangeMakers Initiative(ACi) doing this has helped me to discover myself and the depth of who I am and what I can do. Thank you very much for this opportunity.” – Victoria Kalwenya, Namibia 

“What else can I say but to shout wow!!! I was carried away by my online research to find out I was selected. It took me by surprise when I got an email to participate for this program. This one-month capacity building program I must confessed had been very fascinating, yet so challenging so far as I struggle to do my best to be at the top. With the slogan I kept on believing in myself saying “Yes I can”. Each week was filled with wisdom which guide my thought through life, many of those not taught in the classroom. It was great actually because I had to network with minds of talented young inspired Africans of great potentials, diversity in culture, Social networks and above all behaviors. I must say the experience came to me on time and in season. I can’t wait to use the ACi Alumni platform to continue networking with this great ocean of intellect so to lift the colours of Africa high once again.” – Gabriel Balimba Mukete

I feel very privileged to have been selected for African ChangeMakers Mentorship program. This I must admit was four great weeks of professional development, great networking opportunity and a lot of eye opening discussion forums that was held. Being an undergraduate student awaiting to transform to the job market by 2022, I am very happy for all I have learnt especially on CV/resume crafting, cover letters and most importantly getting to learn the importance of thank you notes. I am also great full for the opportunity to learn how to present myself on the various sets of meetings and the dining etiquette. I now believe I am ready for all that awaits me with regard to my professional field and social capital.  —ELIZABETH WANJIRU MUTHEKI –KENYA

From career selection, to social and cultural capital formation all the way to resume and cover letter writing, the career development course by the ACi has opened my mind to thrilling discovery of self-discovery by developing my career. The course has been an eye opener as strategies to develop myself. I am glad I had an opportunity to be mentored by the team. I managed to complete the career development program, and I am happy to mention that I am a better person than I was before taking the course. I can introduce myself using elevator pitches, I am improving my social and cultural capital a step at a time. My LinkedIn profile looks great and I am able to market my skills, all thanks to the mentorship program by the ACi Team. I hope many African youths have the same opportunity. May the program continue to empower more Africans. African ChangeMakers, ‘Yes We Can’. — Sibongile Namayawa, Zambia

My Experience On This Course Has Been Thrilling, The Outline of the Entire Course Is Indeed a Full Package. I Am Keen On Self Development and That Is What Was Entailed in It. My Expectations Weren’t Cut Short. The Excitement That Came With Been Selected Was Sustained Throughout.
Thanks To The Organizers For This Opportunity. It Feels Good to Be ACi Mentee 2020!!! — OBETA OZIOMA JOAN, NIGERIA

The cohort has been really educative and capacity building experience. I was really happy upon being selected as a mentee for this year’s first cohort, I never thought the program will be this loaded in terms of bridging knowledge gap among young Africans as well as unlocking the potentials of young Africans through self-discovery. The course modules have equipped me with the requisite skills to transformation my career development.  I am optimistic that this capacity building program will open lots of opportunities for me to actualize my career dream. I’m greatly indebted to the ACiMentorship Team for this opportunity and I promise to shed the light to others, and use the ACi Alumni platform to further the vision of the program. African ChangeMakers…..YES WE CAN  –Titus Ojediran, Nigeria

This platform has greatly improved my life positively and also enlightened me in many ways. I was delighted and realized that a lot of Africans have potentials waiting to be tapped from and this program has enlightened me on that truth. The course modules have equipped me with the right skills to transformation my career development and to become an African changemaker.”   — Ofeimun Mathias Olumese, Nigeria


I remember when I received the email and I couldn’t hide my excitement. I didn’t expect to be selected and this is just a stepping stone for me. I have learnt more than I ever thought I would learn. It’s been an amazing 4 weeks of learning, unlearning and relearning. I’ve had to discover so many things about me, I didn’t know existed. I’ve had a paradigm mind shift and this is just amazing. The team has done well. Networking has been made easy as I have met amazing minds from the platform. Thank you ACi for this great opportunity. — Nana-Aishat Omosah, Nigeria

A fantastic innovation and idea, equipping me with basic and standard industry etiquette and more. Learnt a lot which I promise to make good use of. I wish to express my profound gratitude to the ACi Mentorship Team for this opportunity and I promise to be a committed disciple of the program, and use the AC Alumni platform to further the vision of the program. Long live African ChangeMakers Mentorship Program, long live Africa. Umar Inusa Rilwan, Nigeria

For me it has been an educative, enlightening experience. I was able to understand my strengths and came out knowing myself better. For a program of such short span, I can confidently say am better prepared to face the challenges posed by my environment. The program does not only cover the academic and career paths but also personal traits to help achieve one’s goal. This program should be made accessible to other African youths out there to further increase the knowledge and quality of the continent as a whole. My sincere gratitude to the ACI mentorship team and I look forward to my contribution in helping the team reach out to other Africans out there and help improve our great continent.”  — Oladele Timileyin, Nigeria

Foremost, the African ChangeMakers Mentorship Program Cohort 1, 2020 is indeed a divine miracle because I am selected for a reason. The series of modules, honestly, I would have expected these before venting into the tertiary studies (program). But, nevertheless, I have gotten a U-turn about everything and an opportunity to meet and share knowledge with other Africans plus openings in the future. I, sincerely, celebrate the ACi Mentorship Team with appreciation for more grace. Finally, I will use these skills and studies to motivate and support other youth that are aspiring for this kind of knowledge. 

Long live African ChangeMakers Mentorship Program…
Long live African Continent…. Idris Ibrahim Zubair, Nigeria

When I received the alert about Mentorship Syllabus -Training Modules and the weekly activities, I was like how can we complete all these lessons within a month but here we are, we have completed all the power packed lessons leaving no stone un-turned. Indeed, I have learnt, unlearn and relearn many things that we help me to make positive impact in the lives of others. I am really grateful to the leadership of African ChangeMakers Mentorship for these opportunity. Thank you. —Evans Tweneboa Kodua (Ghana). 

Congratulations to the founder, the selection team and the mentorship faculties for considering me to be part of this program, it has been a great learning experience to me. As I sit down to reflect on my time in the ACi Mentorship program, I really miss the time I spent in the ACi mentorship program. We were the first batch but the support and information provided has equipped me with al ot of knowledge and skills through the course modules. The ACi Mentorship team has made the best efforts to provide all facilities required for the program and most important the mixture of young and experienced faculties. ACi Mentorship program has given me so many memories, Thank you so much! —  Joyce Mtoto, Kenya.

A huge thank you to the team behind the ACi Mentorship program. It was indeed a huge success. insightful, educative, tasking, and fulfilling. The course lessons are well structured and the assignments and exercises are well designed to suit each lesson and module. This is indeed a program for any young leader to improve and develop career and potential wise. Thanks African ChangeMakers Mentorship Program, God bless Africa.”– Israel A. Omo-Imade, Nigeria

Journey of a thousand miles starts with a step, it became obvious to me the moment I received my selection notification email that I really have to take a step further in my career development. From the beginning of this mentorship program up to the transition stage, it has been a life changing and re-structuring one. I must say and I am sure everything learn won’t be a waste but rather a useful and resourceful tool for me to build my career. My profound gratitude to the ACi team for their tireless efforts to make this program a memorable, educative and awesome one. I hope this program would be extended to other young Africans. Long live African Change Makers Mentorship program. Long live Africa. Long live Nigeria.”– Kareem Rasheedat, Nigeria

It has been an exciting, mind blowing, informative, educative and capacity building experience. When I received my selection notification email, I never thought I would be encouraged to complete the program, but every module made me yearn for more. The program is loaded in terms of bridging knowledge gap among young Africans as well as unlocking the potentials of young Africans through self-discovery. The course modules have taught me so much skills and I cannot wait to start putting these skills into practice. I am optimistic that this capacity building program will open lots of opportunities for me to actualize my career dream. I say a big thank you to the ACi Mentorship Team for this opportunity to learn so much and I promise to be a committed disciple of the program, and use the AC Alumni platform to further the vision of the program. Long live African ChangeMakers Mentorship Program, long live Africa. — Olajumoke Adesola Adewole, Nigeria


My mentorship testimonial: The modules was educative and insightful. The modules were an eye opening and mind blowing. I learnt a lot. – Temitope Mary Afolayan, Nigeria

It has been an exciting and educative four weeks. I have learnt a lot which I am very much eager to apply to my career life. Thank you ACi team for giving me an opportunity to be part of your mentorship program. Keep up the good work and God bless you – Favour Amadsun, Nigeria

Four weeks ago, I received a notification stating that I was selected as a mentee for the African ChangeMakers Initiative. I was happy and very excited to learn new skills. Today, I am proud of my achievement. I’m proud to have been a part of this beautiful journey. It has been a revealing, educative and capacity building experience that I never have before. This program helps me to discover my potential and provides me with great skills to improve my career development. I am convinced that this capacity building program will open many opportunities for me to refresh my dream career. So grateful and blessed ACi Mentorship Team for this opportunity and I promise to be a committed mentee of the program, then use the AC Alumni platform to further the vision of the program. Long live African ChangeMakers Mentorship Program, long live Africa.” — Choukouriyah Modoukpè Atinoukè ARINLOYE — Benin

The African ChangeMakers Mentorship Program is an enlightening one for young professionals in Africa. It has been four good weeks of gaining relevant information needed in the workplace and the world at large. I have been exposed to materials and resources that has widened my horizon and further restructured my career path. I will serve as a role model in my host community and also encourage young professionals to apply for the next Mentorship cohort program. I look forward to connecting with AC Alumni on our social media platforms and working together to achieve a common purpose.   Thank you ACI team for putting in so much work to see that the aim of the program is achieved. God bless ACI Team. God bless Africa. Olanrewaju Helen Atinuke, Nigeria

It has been a very insightful, learning experience. The program exceeded my expectations! I not only learned the principles but how to apply to my future career and to make immediate impact. I am satisfied with the mentorship program given by African ChangeMakers mentorship. During the mentorship program, the modules was able to clear my doubts regarding my career development and gave me different insights on finding my real passions. Overall experience was very good and the modules were excellent & well designed. Even the telegram open chat discussion was very interesting. I am grateful to get this opportunity and wanted to give my warm thanks for the organizers! I promise to work in line with the vision of ACI! Thank you so much African ChangeMakers Mentorship program! – Mekides Berhanu, Ethiopia

It has been an exciting and very educative four weeks. This value I got from the training has really set me on a clear part to even begin to look for opportunities to intern in different organisation presenting my value proposition. The course modules have equipped me with the requisite skills to transformation my career development.  I am optimistic that this capacity building program will open lots of opportunities for me to actualize my career dream. I wish to express my profound gratitude to the ACi Mentorship Team for this opportunity and I promise to be a committed disciple of the program, and use the AC Alumni platform to further the vision of the program. Long live African ChangeMakers Mentorship Program, long live Africa. – David George Bijimi, Nigeria

This past four week has been an awesome, timely, revealing, educative and capacity building experience. I remember when I got the selection notification email, I wasn’t so positive about it but now, its indeed an interesting and educative ride. The weekly modules have bridge a lot of gap in my knowledge and I have been able to relearn somethings. Words would fail me if I have to be grateful to the ACI mentorship team for this awesome opportunity to be a cohort and the opportunity to build relationships in other countries in my continent. Also, I promise to be committed disciple of the programme and use the AC alumni platform to further the vision of the program. Long live Africa Changemakers Mentorship Program. Long Live Africa – Bioku Precious Oluwasemilore, Nigeria

This mentorship program has been a restructuring process to me and it was very educative and impactful. I was thinking it will be very hectic and boring but it was beyond my imagination, loaded with current and thriving information, innovative in content and it’s a course every African youth must participate. it has helped me rediscover how to network and build up an award winning resume, self-rediscovering. I know the time and resources I spent on this mentorship wasn’t in vain, I can see my return on investment. I want to use this opportunity to say a big thanks to the ACi Mentorship Team for their passion towards African youth’s capacity building and this good opportunity to learn and I promise to be a good committed African youth. Long live African ChangeMakers Mentorship Program, long live my Africa, I love Africa, I love black. – EZUMA SMART CHINEDU, NIGERIA

It has been four awesome weeks of learning, un-learning and re-learning. When I got the mail for the mentorship program, I was really excited because I knew that after these four weeks, there would be a clear difference in my capacity building journey. I accepted the mentorship and followed the modules with so much enthusiasm. I have learnt so much and I have started applying the knowledge in several areas of my life. I was able to push myself and do the assignments as they helped the knowledge stick. I am grateful for this opportunity and I am confident to say that African ChangeMakers Mentorship Program is a wonderful initiative. – Nzube Gabriella Chukwujindu, Nigeria

The African ChangeMakers Initiative mentorship program has been a really wonderful and amazing experience for me .When I received the Email for the program I wasn’t sure what to expect but after this four weeks of intense learning ,practice and experience sharing , I’m proud to say that I have learnt so much more than I anticipated and I hope that I can put this series of diverse skills I gained from the course modules into developing and actualizing my dream career. I want to express my profound appreciation to the ACi Mentorship Team for giving me this opportunity and I promise to be a strong committed disciple of the program.  –EGBUNU EDITH IGANYA – NIGERIA

The four weeks of the mentorship has been the most thrilling days marked with a lot of learning, relearning and unlearning. After waiting for the reply from the ACI team for quite long, I was all excited when I finally received the acceptance email.  The engagements have been rewarding, being a young professional I have learned how to network, craft my resume, and cover letters among other things. The ideas on how to prepare and apply for graduate school came in handy. Connecting with like-minded young Africans all looking forward to creating a better Africa and reminding ourselves that it is possible and everyone has a role filled me with a lot of energy. Thank you, ACI team for the opportunity to go through this rewarding experience. CHEBIJIRA ESTHER – UGANDA.

Without exaggeration, it was one of my best moments in life when I have received the e-mail notification telling me I was accepted to be a mentee under the African ChangeMakers Program. I was excited by seeing the material of the course. Actually it has exceeded my expectations. Week after week I was learning something new. The course addressed me as an instructor does. It answered all the questions that were in my mind. I recommend it for any person who wants to prepare themselves for joining a university or any higher degree.  Raghda Gaafar – Egypt

The ACi mentorship has been quite fascinating, inspiring and informative.  I started the program with high expectation on the quality of the content, delivery and impact on my life and I am glad I have not been disappointed.  In fact, the mentorship surpassed my expectation.  I have known my strengths and the right field to look into thanks to the interest profiler and decided to join professional school prior to graduate school to pursue Certified Investment and Financial Analyst program. My testimony would be incomplete if I don’t acknowledge the skills I have learnt in crafting resume and cover letters and a paradigm shift in the importance of the two.  The basic importance is to secure a job interview not a job!  What a wonderful revelation. Going forward and in my frontal context, I will embrace this line of thought. I really wish to express my heartfelt gratitude to African ChangeMakers Initiative for the opportunity to re-invent myself and bring the future to where I sit.  I promise to teach and train immediate friends on these invaluable skills and experience I have received to make Africa a great continent.  The mission and vision will drive us. Thank you again. Long Life ACi. PAUL GITAU – KENYA

I never thought this program will actually implement the name it carries ‘African ChangeMakers, but believe me, this program is filled with a lot of didactic teaching. My four week in this program is mouth-watering, inspiring, educating and riveting. The program touches almost every part of the mentorship, career development, passion and changemaking it stands for, I am really happy to be part of the first cohort. From what I have learnt I am fully ready to be the next change Africa sees. Indeed, yes we can
Ehimatie Happiness Isere- Adams – Nigeria

It has been an eye-opening, educative, captivating and capacity building experience. When I received the notification e-mail, I didn’t expect the program to be such a thought provoking program and loaded in terms of connecting young Africans as well as exposing the individual potentials The course modules have enlightened me with various skills to transform my career development. I am optimistic that this mentorship program will open a lot of doors for me in the near future towards actualizing my dreams. I wish to express my utmost gratitude to the ACi Mentorship Team for this opportunity and I promise to be a dedicated disciple of the program, and use the AC Alumni Platform to further the vision of the program. Long live African ChangeMakers Mentorship Program, long live Africa. — Eletu Hawau Yetunde

I am really privileged to be selected for this program, it came as a surprise to me. This program has taught me things I never knew and reformed me in areas I was lacking, especially in the area of networking and creating a CV. I am really grateful for these experience and will recommend this program to everyone. Thank you ACi program.  – Igwilo kate Amarachukwu – Nigeria 

African ChangeMakers Mentorship has been a blessing to me especially during this pandemic, not only has it helped occupy my mind but also it has equipped me with new knowledge and confidence on how to go about certain topics and aspect in my career life. I am so grateful to this program for availing resources and knowledge to young Africans. African ChangeMakers- Yes We Can! — Marion Iriuku – Kenya

Whoa, it has been an intense yet intriguing, reinvigorating and expository 4 weeks. When I was selected for this program, I never thought it would be this intense and educative. I have learnt more about myself in this recent weeks. Am excited that with the help of the African Changemakers team, a lot more career opportunities are now open to me. I wish to say a very big thank you to the team. I promise to be a committed member of the Aci Alumni and use the platform to further the course and vision of the program. Long live African changemakers mentorship program. – Emmauel Izoboh, Nigeria

It has been in-depth, informative, riveting, potential realization and fulfilling experience. After acceptance into the program, I didn’t imagine that the platform will be packed with lots of revelation on untapped potential and bridging the gaps of change needed in young African mindsets by the art of purpose and self- discovery. Throughout the modules I have been able to understand the huge untapped potential that we have within our boundaries. It has been an eye opener to building networks. The program has equipped me with unlimited capacity beyond my imagination. I wish to sincerely and gratefully appreciate the ACi mentorship Team for this super amazing program and assure my commitment to advocate for the program and ensure it reaches my fellow youths who have not received the same privilege. May ACi mentorship continue to live long to create the change we need as Africa. May our motherland Africa be for ages to come and go.  — Ruth Kemuma – Kenya

The past four (4) weeks of this program have been educational, eye opening and character building. I have been exposed to the career sphere on a higher pedestal and I am eternally grateful for that opportunity. I would definitely recommend the program to anyone who so wishes to undertake it for it is perfect for both personal and professional development.
Refilwe Kgabanyane – Botswana

It has been an educative, innovative, thought-provoking and valuable experience indeed. The ACi mentorship team has definitely broadened my horizons and imparted more knowledge in me with this mentorship programme. Even as a graduate, I have come to realise through this programme that there are a lot of things I didn’t know which I have now learnt. I want to appreciate the Aci mentorship team for the time and patience afforded to us mentees. I am certain that it will not go to waste. I look forward to joining the alumni association of the initiative and representing it with honour and dignity. Thank you and God bless. – Temiloluwa Lawal. O – Nigeria

Been selected for this training was a privilege I had which others did not have. Going in, I didn’t know what I was getting in to, I didn’t know it was loaded with a lot of opportunity and activities which help me develop my career profession and made me know my main objective. I had the opportunity to meet other people and could easily express myself in their midst. With this knowledge I will be able to do whatever I want, share it with my team and with people who have not had the opportunity to be part of this great network. I also wish to express my gratitude to the ACi Mentorship team for impacting me with their knowledge. Long live African Change Mentorship Program and long live Africa. – Tebeck Mariztsa Chesong – Cameroon

My Mentorship Testimonial: It has been joyfully, interesting, exciting, and educative and capacity building experience. When I found my membership notification email, I was surprise for this crucial change which African change makers given me to build my skills and my experience about my career and even my life standard and filling my gaps which needs to occupy and learn more than before. The course modules have equipped me with the requisite skills to transformation my career development.  I am really clear that this capacity building program will open lots of opportunities for me to actualize my work opportunities and dreams of my future. I hope to declare my profound gratitude to the African change makers’ team for this opportunity and I promise to be a committed disciple of the program, and always use the AC Alumni platform to increase further knowledge and information of the programs. Long live Africa. Long live African Change Makers Mentorship Program and be stay until the all African country became developed country. — Bashir Mohamed Mohamoud, Somalia

It has been an educative and capacity building experience. When I received my selection notification, I never thought the program will be that educative and interesting loaded with a lot of potentials of young Africans. This program has equipped me with a lot of skills and knowledge to transform my career as a youth, I wish to express my profound gratitude to the chief executive officer of the ACi mentorship program together with the ACi Mentorship team for this opportunity. — Joyce Mtoto – Kenya.

I promise to be a committed disciple of the program in order to share out the skills and knowledge I have gained with other youths and also use the AC Alumni platform to further the vision that goes LONG LIVE AFRICAN CHANGEMAKERS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM, LONG LIVE AFRICA.

GEORGE MWANZA – ZAMBIA

It has been an educative and capacity building experience. When I received my selection notification email, I never thought the program will be this loaded in terms of bridging knowledge gap among young Africans as well as unlocking the potentials of young Africans through self-discovery. The course modules have equipped me with key skills to transform my career development.  I am optimistic that this capacity building program will open lots of opportunities for me to actualize my career dream. Thank you ACI

The ACi Mentorship program has been a wonderful experience for me.  Before the start of this program, there were a lot of things I didn’t know about the world of work and how to even brand myself for my career. But these four weeks have been an intensive period of learning for me.  I’m now confident more than ever that I would make positive waves in my career.  I would like to appreciate the entire AC Mentorship Program team for the opportunity. I assure you that, I would be a committed disciple.  Long live ACi, long live Africa! – Portia Nyaaba – Ghana

The past four weeks have been packed with intensive training and assessments which were nothing close to what I initially expected. Week 1 started with a bang and by Week 2, I knew I was in for a serious ride. I enjoyed the conversations online and the activities given in the curriculum. Coincidentally, the activity for Week 4 came at the time when I was asked to submit a cover letter and resume; something I had never done. The course has been of great benefit to my professional and social life and I am confident that the experience I have gained over the past four weeks would positively impact my career moving forward. Long live the African ChangeMakers Program. and long live Africa. – Aimalohi Ojeamiren – Nigeria

Participating in the African Change Makers mentorship program has been nothing less than amazing. I couldn’t even believe that I had gotten in when I first got the acceptance and invite e-mail. In the space of four weeks, I have learnt about concepts that I had never known about and these concepts are very beneficial in putting one’s career and social choices into an aligned perspective. I believe that this modules and teachings will help me make better choices and create better opportunities. Thank you to the ACi Mentorship team for taking out time to create this program for young Africans to assist us while we discover our various career paths. I do hope this program grows and expand in ways unimaginable. – Chisanyim M. Okpola – Nigeria

It has been an awesome, inspiring, education and capacity building experience. I was so amazed and excited when I received my selection notification email, I never thought nor imagined the program will be filled with so much insight into the world of self-discovery among young Africans. The course modules have prepared me by providing the necessary skills required for the transformation of my career development. I am optimistic that this capacity building program will open doors to numerous opportunities for me to actualize my career dream. My profound gratitude to the ACi Mentorship team for this great opportunity and I promise to be a committed discipline of the program. Long live African Change Makers Mentorship Program. Long live Nigeria, Long live Africa. — Kareem Rasheedat Olajumoke, Nigeria

has been a revealing, riveting, educative and capacity-building experience. When I received my selection notification email, I never thought the program will be this loaded in terms of bridging knowledge gap among young Africans as well as unlocking the potentials of young Africans through self-discovery. The course modules have equipped me with the requisite skills to transformation my career development. I wish to express my profound gratitude to the ACi Mentorship Team for this opportunity and I promise to be a committed disciple of the program, and use the AC Alumni platform to further the vision of the program. Long live African ChangeMakers Mentorship Program, long live Africa. – Israel A. Omo-Imade, Nigeria

It has been an eyes opening, transformational, educative and capacity building experience. When I received my selection notification email, I never thought the program will be this loaded in terms of bridging knowledge gap among young Africans as well as unlocking the potentials of young Africans through self-discovery. The course modules have equipped me with the requisite skills to enhance my career development and has enlightened me more on the power of relationship. I am optimistic that this capacity building program will open lots of opportunities for me to actualize my career dream. I wish to express my profound gratitude to the ACi Mentorship Team for this opportunity and I promise to be a committed disciple of the program, and use the AC Alumni platform to further the vision of the program. Long live African ChangeMakers Mentorship Program, long live Africa. – Michael Fawoye – Nigeria  

The Mentorship program has been an awesome, amazing, inspiring, mind – blowing, educative and capacity building experience. I wasn’t expecting the programme, but when I received my selection notification email, I was overwhelmed and I never thought the program will be this loaded in terms of bridging knowledge gap among young Africans as well as unlocking the potentials of young Africans through self – discovery. The course modules were interesting, thought – provoking and engaging. It has equipped me with the requisite skills needed for building my career path. I am optimistic that this capacity building program will open lots of opportunities for me to actualize my career dream. I wish to express my profound gratitude to the ACi Mentorship Team for this wonderful opportunity and I promise to be a committed disciple of the program, and use the AC Alumni platform to further the vision of the program. Long live African ChangeMakers Mentorship Program, long live Africa. – Ifeoma Joy Onochie – Nigeria

It has been a great experience being part of the ACI Mentorship Program. This program has equipped me with the needed skills in order to be part of the change in Africa. Yes, we can and yes we will! I’ve met a lot of great minds from all over Africa and it has broadened my connections in a way that’ll be very productive in the future.  I want to say a big thank you to all the great minds behind the smooth running of the program. I say Africa is changing for good.  — Osubu Tolulope Vincent – Nigeria

The greatest visions ever are those that are geared toward building the intellectual fortitude of a people. African Changemakers Mentorship is indeed a great vision at work, which does not only incapacitate a community, but Africa as a continent. My mentorship experience with African ChangeMakers Initiative was interestingly mind-blowing, elucidating, incapacitating, grooming and assuring. I cannot describe enough how this programme have revamped and vitalize my overall initiative and approach towards becoming more than I had ever imagined. Surely! I am now armed with the requisite intellectual tools to effect a positive change in my great African continent. Utmost appreciation to the founding person and Director, Mrs Olutope (Topsie) Egbetokun Olatilewa, and the entire team of Mentors and Technical Personnel who have worked assiduously to ensure that this programme is running at its best. I pray for you all that you live long and prosper exceedingly. I love you all @African Change Makers Mentorship. — Clancy Bush – Nigeria

It has been a revealing, riveting, educative and capacity building experience an exciting moment for me. The course modules have equipped me with so many skills to transformation my career development. Learnt at least a thing from every module, I am optimistic that this capacity building program will open lots of opportunities for me to actualize my career and dreams. I wish to express my profound gratitude to the ACi Mentorship Team. Leaving here impactful to everyone around me and far from me, Long live African ChangeMakers Mentorship Program, long live Africa. – Apollo Paul, Nigeria

This programme has been an educative and enlightening experience. The course material has indeed provided the necessary skills imperative to career development. I am certain that this mentorship programme will be a great assistance in my future endeavours. — Ashrene Rathilal – South Africa

This mentorship was an eye opening experience filled with lots of enlightening course modules meant to give me an upper edge above my peers in the career world. I am optimistic that this capacity building program will open lots of opportunities for me to actualize my career dream. I express my profound gratitude to the African ChangeMakers Initiative Mentorship team for this opportunity. I intend to give back to the community by sharing this testimony and my mentee postcard on all social media platforms to inform the youths all over Africa about the African ChangeMakers Mentorship Program. Long live Africa ChangeMakers!  Long live Africa! — Taiwo Promise Faith – Nigeria

My testimony for this awesome intensive four weeks’ capacity building. I must confess, after reading through the week one module, I was wow. This is a really good content, that made me yearn for more in the coming weeks. I personally read through the modules every Saturday since I am normally busy with work activities. My experience with the first week, our one profiler stipulated I am an entrepreneur, which was true. I have learned so much from this program. My networking skills has been improved and I have had great contacts with my fellow participants (mentees) getting to know each other more. With respect to the graduate school or professional course. I have made my decision to undertake a professional course to leverage my career. And lastly, the Curriculum vitae, cover letter and thank you notes have really opened up on me. I am going to implement them in my subsequent job applications. Thank you very much for this great opportunity ACi. May God bless the whole team. I look for participating in other ACi programs in the near future.   – Nelson Twum – Ghana

It has been a great experience, I have learnt a lot of skills in career and transferrable skills. It was my dream to be selected as a changemaker mentee. I remember checking it online always and downloading its sample t-shirt and keep seeing it daily and praying about it. When I saw my name on your website that I was selected it was a miracle and it rewarding, I will transfer these skills to my mentees. — Michael Walker – Malawi

I am very grateful to African ChangeMakers organisation for giving me this opportunity to be part of this mentorship program. I have learnt new ideas that am going to apply in my career. My favorite course was week two, where we were required to perfect our elevator pitch, previously I never had the courage for interview sessions but now that I have practiced idea pitching am going to go out confident and practice all the skills I have acquired from this program. — Thokozani Window – Malawi

It has been a great four-week journey of building momentum, capacity and knowledge. Receipt of the acceptance email of being part of the African ChangeMakers initiative was one that I really cherished and celebrated, knowing it is a great opportunity for me to meet various potential ChangeMakers like myself from various African countries to make connections, share and exchange cultures and knowledge. These course modules have re-ignited the spirit of professionalism in me and has equipped and given me the sense of readiness to venture into and approach any professional setting. Capacity building training and mentorship in this program is one that I believe when implemented, lots of opportunities will come my way and that, I will proudly utilize them to their full with the immerse knowledge I have acquired from this program. I will like to take this opportunity to thank everyone on the African ChangeMakers initiative Mentorship team for their selflessness to bring to us this great opportunity. I promise to be a good disciple of the program and continue the vision of the program to ‘Carry it forward’. God bless African ChangeMakers Mentorship Program, long live Africa. – Ahmed Jamaldeen Yahsir – Ghana

The journey so far has been very educative and capacity building experience. When I received my selection notification email, I never thought the program will be this loaded in terms of bridging knowledge gap among young Africans as well as unlocking the potentials of young Africans through self-discovery. The course modules have equipped me with the requisite skills to transformation my career development.  I am optimistic that this capacity building program will open lots of opportunities for me to actualize my caree dream. I wish to express my profound gratitude to the ACi MentorshipTeam for this opportunity and I promise to be a committed disciple of the program, and use the AC Alumni platform to further the vision of the program. Long live African ChangeMakers Mentorship Program, long live Africa. — Evans Tweneboa Kodua, Ghana