What’s Next?

by Anointing Onuoha

The first winners of the A.G. Project Essay Writing Competition have been determined and the young girls have received their monetary awards.  Oluchime Anita Chidinma (Herald College), Isaac Chioma Cherish (Herald College), and Mabamba Isabella Destiny Imaobomg (Larb College) were selected as the winners of the writing contest.  You can read Oluchime’s winning essay here. These young women produced exceptional essays that highlighted the flaws of their nation and also championed its potential. It is important to note that the girls who participated in our essay contest were 13-16 years old. Despite their youth, they are not ignorant of the current political and social climate of Nigeria. Currently, Nigeria leads the world with the highest poverty rate. It is alarming that in the country that stands as one of the giants of Africa and is home to some of the wealthiest individuals both on the continent Africa and the world, the citizens are suffering.

According to United Nations statistics,  “gender inequality is a major cause and effect of hunger and poverty: it is estimated that 60 percent of chronically hungry people are women and girls” (UN Women, 2018).

When there is poverty, young girls are affected the most. According to United Nations statistics,  “gender inequality is a major cause and effect of hunger and poverty: it is estimated that 60 percent of chronically hungry people are women and girls” (UN Women, 2018).   Nigeria is facing a crisis and through the A.G. Project, more young girls can be impacted positively. Allowing them opportunities to empower themselves will not only ease their struggles but also give hope.

The next essay writing contest is in its development stage however, more capital is needed to ensure a successful event. The impact of the first essay writing contest has attracted a considerable amount young women to register for the next contest. These young girls are brimming with hope because an opportunity for success has been presented. Your help is needed to keep empowering young Nigerian girls.

You can donate to the gofundmepage (click here). A check can be sent to God’s Cover Church International at  223-13 Linden Blvd, Cambria Heights, NY 11411. The check should be made out to God’s Cover Church International and please include A.G. Project in the memo.