Torchbearers Impact Network

Torchbearers Impact Network is an initiative designed to champion teenage mentorship in education and leadership in Nigeria.

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Enjoyed every moment spent at the @SustyVibes private movie screening and post #COP27 panel Session.
I love the synergy between NGos like Sustyvibes and KwaraNGO to fashion out sustainable strategies.
S/o to @DaRadioGeneral @azeezt_abubakar for sharing their stories.

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She emphasised the importance of education, hard work, integrity, and consistent personal development for young people and women to become successful leaders in society.

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Today, we held the 9th edition of Raise life class with Chief Mrs Oyeyemi Olasumbo Florence who is the first female and youngest Commissioner for Finance and Planning in Kwara State.

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Mrs Oyeyemi grew from being a youth corp member to becoming the manager/executive director of an international school within four years.

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“We send our commiserations to his immediate and extended family, the KWASU community, the Ilorin Emirate and Kwara State at large. We pray that Allah grants us the fortitude to bear this huge loss.”

Abdullah Abdulganiy
For: Raise Community
November 21, 2022

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We are inspired by his uncommon accomplishments,” the statement read.

“We take the death with equanimity knowing full well it's the will of the Almighty Allah. We pray that Allah will overlook his shortcomings and admit him into Al-Jannah Firdaus.

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“In Prof. Akanbi, we have lost a rare gem and torchbearer whom we would have loved to still be around so that we could do more together. He was a great administrator and outstanding personality who achieved so many feats at a relatively young age.

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His presentation was awesome, inspiring and unique.

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“Since the announcement of his death, the Raise Community has been thrown into mourning. He was our father, mentor, and celebrated achiever who had graciously granted our invite as a Teacher to facilitate one of our sessions at Raise Life Class.

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He reportedly died after a brief illness in Lagos on Sunday.

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In a condolence statement on Monday signed by Abdullah Abdulganiy on behalf of the organisers and several participants, Prof. Akanbi was described as an exemplary personality whose life, which was unfortunately cut short by death, inspires the upcoming younger generation.

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Raise Community mourns KWASU VC Prof. Akanbi

Raise Community has expressed sadness over the death of Vice Chancellor Kwara State University Malete Prof Muhammad Mustapha Akanbi SAN, calling it a very bitter pill to swallow.

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“We send our commiserations to his immediate and extended family, the KWASU community, the Ilorin Emirate and Kwara State at large. We pray that Allah grants us the fortitude to bear this huge loss.”

Abdullah Abdulganiy
For: Raise Community
November 21, 2022

[Torchbearers Impact Network @TorchbearersN]

Raise Community mourns KWASU VC Prof. Akanbi

Raise Community has expressed sadness over the death of Vice Chancellor Kwara State University Malete Prof Muhammad Mustapha Akanbi SAN, calling it a very bitter pill to swallow.

[Torchbearers Impact Network @TorchbearersN]

We are inspired by his uncommon accomplishments,” the statement read.

“We take the death with equanimity knowing full well it's the will of the Almighty Allah. We pray that Allah will overlook his shortcomings and admit him into Al-Jannah Firdaus.