Strom Foundation has taken the second edition of its 100 Bright Minds Initiative to Government Junior Secondary School, Jikwoyi, FCT-Abuja, on the 26th of May, 2026, in commemoration of Children’s Day, deepening its commitment to education, mentorship, and community impact among young learners.
The outreach formed part of Strom’s ongoing effort to support children at the formative stages of learning, particularly at the secondary school level, where many students begin to shape their ambitions, interests, and sense of future direction.
Across Nigeria, the need for sustained education support remains urgent. UNICEF reports that 8.1 million children of junior secondary school age are currently out of school, while 74% of children aged 7-14 lack basic reading and math skills. Beyond access to education, completion remains a major challenge, with about 4.2 million children failing to complete junior secondary school every year.
The students received learning materials and engaged in an interactive mentorship session designed to inspire confidence, curiosity, and academic focus. The outreach also created a space for students to share their dreams and ask questions.
“Every child deserves more than a seat in a classroom. They deserve the tools, guidance, and confidence to believe that their future is worth preparing for,” – Blessing David-Offiong, Program Officer, Strom Foundation.
In the FCT alone, public junior secondary schools serve a large student population. FCTUBEB’s current JSS enrolment statistics show 197,149 students across JSS1, JSS2, and JSS3, underscoring the importance of interventions to support learners in the public education system.
This visit also reflects Strom’s broader belief that Africa’s future workforce must be nurtured early. From infrastructure to innovation, the continent’s growth will depend not only on the systems being built today, but on the young minds being prepared to lead, manage, and improve them tomorrow.
Strom Foundation remains committed to supporting schools, inspiring learners, and contributing to a future where more children are equipped to stay in school, dream boldly, and pursue excellence, through the Bright Minds Initiative.
Because brighter futures do not begin someday, they begin with the minds we support today.
