James Okina

Social Entrepreneur & Storyteller @watson_inst, @erupt_art & @StreetPriests | Questionable views are mine.

[James Okina @JAMESOKINA]

Heads Up! Long #Thread
I dropped out of University in 2018, three years after being enrolled. Sudden and unaware, but this decision will change my life irreversibly.

This story began with my mother in 1994, five years before I was born.

[Street Priests @StreetPriests]

Gabriel is on the rise.

Remember Gabriel Okon, one of our Back to School Beneficiaries who despite his traumatic past is still willing to go to school from the streets. With preparations to sit for his Junior WAEC in coming weeks, Gabriel has been making significant progress…

[Street Priests @StreetPriests]

Trivia weekend ❤️

4 pictures, 1 word

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#eachonereachone #spcommunity #hearspeakact

[E.Y.A.R.E @Ewabillions]

The versatility of @StreetPriests as a Non profit amazes me! Even as a revolutionary, I’m fascinated by our work rate, our children, Our Volunteers >our events! Always a success. Only a few people understand the work that goes on behind the scenes to bring our projects to life.

[Street Priests @StreetPriests]

The conference featured a panel session of some of our beneficiaries over the years sharing what role “ our back to school scholarship program ” has played in impacting their lives and their plans for the future as they progress towards a better life.

#backtoschoolconference

[Street Priests @StreetPriests]

Throwback to Our Back to School conference that happened over the weekend. We brought together our back to school community comprising of our beneficiaries, volunteers, partners and well meaning individuals in our society…

[Street Priests @StreetPriests]

Our radio tour was a huge success. Thanks to our media partners who provided us with the platform to share our stories with our community.

[Street Priests @StreetPriests]

We are building a community of young individuals passionate about growth and dedicated to creating long lasting impact in our society❤️.

Shoutout to our community ❤️.

#iyd2023 #iyd #community

[Street Priests @StreetPriests]

The International Youth Day”23 Roundtable session isn’t one to forget in a hurry.

Playing host to a gathering of over 100 young people across different organizations and brands such as @AIESECinNigeria (Calabar), @EnactusNigeria(Calabar), @Ikoafrica #unicaldebateclub .

[E.Y.A.R.E @Ewabillions]

I am not a place where dreams come to die ✨

[Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa @AfricaAtLSE]

At 14, @JAMESOKINA refused to accept the reality of out-of-school street children in southern #Nigeria.

Today, his organisation @StreetPriests sends hundreds of street children to school.

Listen to his story on #TheClimbPodcast🎧

https://t.co/CAr4YOT4oc

[Street Priests @StreetPriests]

Our esteemed founder @JAMESOKINA , made a special visit to the hospital to personally connect with George Asuquo. They had a beautiful conversation about George’s future and the possibilities it holds in store for him once he’s fully done with his recovery phase.

[Julie 💗🦄 @JuujuGirl]

Amagu

In twilight's embrace, whispers of life, A quaint village emerges, untouched by strife. Amidst rolling hills and nature's grandeur, Community thrives, a bond pure and sure. Homes like secrets, stories untold, Where love and laughter eternally unfold.

[Street Priests @StreetPriests]

Our recent capacity building program on "Reshaping your mindset towards becoming a better advocate for children on the streets" was a game changer.

[Street Priests @StreetPriests]

On April 12th, 2023, we didn't just talk the talk, we walked it! It was a momentous day when we took to the streets to make a bold and powerful statement: that every child on the streets is first and foremost a child deserving of love, care, and protection.

[Street Priests @StreetPriests]

Have you ever wondered what hope means for children living on the streets?

Is it the promise of a warm meal or the assurance of a secure environment? Perhaps it's the enforcement of their rights as children.

[James Okina @JAMESOKINA]

@Attorney_Eff after you na you oh

[David Zabinsky @DavidZabinsky]

Prince Nico Mbarga’s “Sweet Mother” has sold more copies than “Macarena.”

And even The Beatles’ “I Want to Hold Your Hand”.

But chances are, especially if you’re not Nigerian, you’ve never heard of him.

Until now.

His rollercoaster-of-a-life story:

[Naa Shɔmɛ @_shorshor]

Nothing to see here — just me taking game night right after class very personal.

[James Okina @JAMESOKINA]

Not one of my favorite sunsets captured but something about this one is very sentimental…