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Photo Highlights of the 2011 Teen Conference

admin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:45:02 +0000

Opening Address by Chizoba Imoka @ UVA 2nd Annual Teen Conference 2011

admin — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:34:36 +0000

Opening Address by Chizoba Imoka @ UVA 2nd Annual Teen Conference October 15, 2011 ST&T Regency School Ikeja, GRA

A Nigeria shaken by Boko Haram, a nation filled with so much violence where innocent people operate with fear and sleep with one eye open.

A nation where people are prisoners in their homes and their lives is at the mercy of ruthless robbers without reprimand.

A nation where a majority of the people spend their life waiting only to [...]

Nigerian Child Online Logo Design Competition!

admin — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:16:58 +0000

The internet is a wonderful resource for providing information on education, research and entertainment. However, it has also exposed children and young people to bullying, extremism, gambling, pornography, drugs and violent games. In line with the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, the Consumer Affairs Bureau and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), as part of its mandate, has set up the Nigerian Child Online Protection (NCOP) initiative, with the aim protecting Nigerian Children online.

Task To come up with an award-winning logo [...]

Interview with “Naeto-C” – Words by Chizoba Imoka

admin — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 23:33:41 +0000

Words by Chizoba Imoka

Luke 8:16 says ‘No one after lighting a lamp covers it with a vessel, or puts it under a bed but puts it on a stand for those who enter may see the light’ , this is a verse that one of our favorite musicians Naetochukwu Chikwe fondly known as Naeto-C understands too well.

Naeto-C is fully aware that the life he has is a gift and a privilege that is meant to be lived to its fullest [...]

UVA’s Children’s Day Event: The Teen Soiree

admin — Wed, 25 May 2011 12:04:02 +0000

This event will be all about the teenagers taking up their role as future leaders...

Unveiling Africa Foundation: 2011 Essay Contest

admin — Thu, 12 May 2011 21:50:37 +0000

“There’s still time to get your essays in! The due date of the 2011 Essay Contest is now June 30, 2011.”

Welcome to Unveiling Africa’s 2nd Annual Essay Contest! This year, in line with our

Four Nation Building Roles Academic Excellence, Community Activism,

Excellence in Social Interaction and Personal Leadership, we explore how teenagers

can effect a change in their communities through one of the most powerful tools readily

available to them – media.

Click here to view last year’s Essay Contest page and winners [...]

UVA Thanks Everyone!

admin — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 05:45:56 +0000

On October 26, 2010, Unveiling Africa (UVA) Foundation hosted about 50 schools across Lagos and Abuja at the First Ever Nigerian Teenagers Conference themed: Nigeria at 50, The Role of Nigerian Teenagers in Nigeria’s Development. At the event, UVA defined and presented four roles that teenagers’ play in nation building. They include Academic Excellence, Community Activism, Personal Leadership and Excellence in Social Interaction.

In summary, the event was a medley of inspiring speeches by seasoned speakers, heart-warming presentations [...]

Nigeria Of My Dreams – 1st Prize Winner – SSS Category

admin — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 05:30:50 +0000

Development is defined by the Longman Contemporary English Dictionary as “the gradual growth of something, so that it becomes bigger and more advanced.” Similarly, Webster’s Lexicon Dictionary says it means “to cause, to grow or expand.” Merging the definitions, development could be seen as the growth of a place, idea or something in a step-by-step manner such that it increases in quantity and quality. It also includes positive moral and character formation of the people. Wholesome development is [...]

Nigeria Of My Dreams – 1st Prize Winner – JSS Category

admin — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 05:15:36 +0000

I have been privileged to travel to some of the most developed countries in the world, in terms of infrastructural facilities, scientific discoveries and technological advancement. I have seen what was once dreams of these countries turn to social realities. I have read about people who defied all social odds to bring about emancipation of their people from the bondage of tyranny and penury; great people who have turned their countries, through their selfless service and relentless efforts, [...]

Nigeria Of My Dreams – 3rd Prize Winner – JSS Category

admin — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 05:08:13 +0000

Years ago, on the 28th of August 1963, our very own Martin Luther King Junior gave a speech titled “I have a dream” from the steps of Lincoln Memorial, which is considered as one of the greatest and most notable address in human history. But today, this year 2010, I am giving you an essay titled “Nigeria at 50, Nigeria of my Dreams” from the steps of Corona Secondary School as what is about to go down as [...]