CPEF is an independent, non-profit 501(c) organization registered in the United States and Nigeria. Our mission is to contribute and enhance the quality of education in Nigeria.
MISSION
To Develop and maintain a pipeline of 21st century leaders through transformational leadership programs designed to help strengthen young adolescences sense of self, develop their character & confidence, and provide opportunities for youth to develop leadership attributes in order to contribute in the development of their communities in the future
VISION
Our vision is targeted at supporting the Nigerian youth population ages 5 -18. Specific focus would be on the development of leadership skills including providing exposure/experiences that enables skills development. Our core belief is that education is the vehicle by which all students get fair chances to develop their talents and contribute to the common good.
GOALS
Provide financial support & educational opportunities in 2024, e.g. Tutoring, to at least 100 elementary and secondary school children, positioning them for college
Support beneficiaries in pursuing and securing internship opportunities for students already in college
Support students in pursuing educational opportunities for non-traditional routes like technical schools and apprenticeship after secondary school
Support and exposure beneficiaries in pursuing other disciplines in addition to STEM e.g. Teaching
METHOD
CPEF strives to fulfill its mission through scholarships, internship placement as well as working with local businesses, civic & religious organizations, in order to provide the opportunities and an environment to enable target population to obtain needed skills.
BACKGROUND
Leadership crisis in Government
Largely unemployable youth per quality of education
Augmenting historic in-country focus on discipline/technical skills with “soft skills” to include leadership/presentation of material
To provide assistance to underprivileged Nigerian children with their educational goals and build a pipeline for Nigerian talent by sponsoring their learning from primary through tertiary education as well as technical institutions Specifically, we aim to provide for 50 children each year at a $100 per child per term (3 terms at $300 annually per year)