Olympic Gold medalist, singer, others mentor Lagos pupils

Soul singer Bez Idakula, Olympic gold medallist Chioma Ajunwa-Opara (MON) and other celebrities mentored pupils of Eko-Akete Senior Secondary School, Lagos Island in a two-day program last.

Students were mentored in turns at the event, organized by Sahara Group Foundation and Kasher Trading Company during the school's career awareness programme.

Ajunwa-Opara, who became the first Nigerian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, harped on the importance of education.

The serving police officer revealed that she had "passed through intimidations, dehumanisation" in the past because of her low academic qualifications, being too poor to afford university education at the time.

“I urge you to combine education and sport so that you will have something to fall back on," she said.

"Some of us that left the international scene fell by the road side because we do not have our certificate.

"Today, my name is used to set exams, used to play quiz, all these are because of that sport I gave my all to".

She urged the students to take sports seriously and not " a waste of time."

Also admonishing the students, Idakula, said self-confidence and purpose are important in life.

"You need to understand that there is enough space for everyone to excel in life," Idakula said.

"If someone tries to show off himself before you, look out for something worth it to add to your own knowledge rather than brag with him.’’

Nollywood’s Kate Henshaw was also at the event.

Olympic Gold medalist, singer, others mentor Lagos pupils

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