The program, a philanthropic social responsibility effort, is designed to serve as a new model for female empowerment, blending technical skills training with civic engagement, health education, and leadership development. Its ultimate goal: to uplift the lives of young women, enhance their economic independence, and strengthen their contributions to both local communities and national development.

“As women achieve power, the barriers will fall. As society sees what women can do, as women see what women can do, there will be more women out there doing things, and we’ll all be better off for it,” said Aisha Muhammad Maiwalle, Founder and Director-General of the Foundation.

A Holistic Empowerment Strategy

At the heart of the program is a commitment to comprehensive, community-driven change. Key objectives include:

Equipping young girls with life and self-preservation strategies for the challenges of adolescence and adulthood

Engaging youth in leadership, cultural, and developmental discussions to encourage civic responsibility

Fostering innovation and problem-solving through intellectual discourse and collaboration

The initiative also emphasizes several key focus areas, including:

Mental health and personal safety

Financial literacy and basic entrepreneurship

Goal-setting and decision-making

Civic responsibility and leadership

Online safety and digital literacy

Public speaking and effective communication

First aid and emergency response skills

Collaborative Implementation and Government Endorsement

The Foundation is in the process of securing a Letter of Endorsement from the Bauchi State Government, which will facilitate access to schools, religious centers, and social platforms. A collaborative implementation model will include support from private sector stakeholders, philanthropic partners, and public institutions to ensure logistical, material, and technical delivery.

Impacting Lives and Shaping Futures

The initiative is expected to have a transformative impact on the lives of participants and the broader community. By creating a replicable empowerment model, the Foundation hopes to influence similar programs nationwide. Through strategic partnerships and sustained support, the program offers a real opportunity to reshape the trajectory of young women’s lives.

“Empowering women is not just a moral imperative, but also a powerful tool for achieving global progress in areas like poverty reduction, economic growth, and improved health outcomes for all,” Maiwalle added.

A Call to Action

With proper backing from government bodies, philanthropists, and Corporate Nigeria, the Esha Maiwalle’s Foundation initiative stands poised to become a beacon of hope and transformation for thousands of young Nigerian women. The Foundation urges stakeholders at all levels to invest in the future of girls and young women — and, in doing so, in the future of the nation itself.

In an exclusive interview, Chief Marketing Officer of QNET, Trevor Kuna, revealed plans to partner with local  football clubs, leveraging the company’s sponsorship of  Manchester City to bring elite coaching and development opportunities to young Ghanaian players..

“QNET did not just start with football. Our journey in  sports sponsorship began with badminton and Formula 1, eventually moving into football through our partnership with Manchester City,” He explained.

“Recognizing Africa as the next frontier, we saw the Confederation of African  Football as an ideal platform to establish our brand in Africa. This initiative has been successful, increasing recognition of the QNET name.”

Building on this success, QNET is set to make a significant impact on grassroots  football development in Ghana. Following a successful  football clinic in Nigeria last year, which saw three certified  Manchester City coaches training 26 under-18 football players, QNET is plans to replicate and expand this initiative in Ghana.

“We are in advanced talks with several football clubs in Ghana to explore opportunities for investing in youth  sports.” He told JoyNews Editor, Fred Smith in a recent interview in Malaysia.

“We believe  sports is a fantastic platform to teach young people essential life skills such as leadership, perseverance, and persistence. This initiative will bring Manchester City coaches to Ghana to scout for talented young players, offering them the chance to train in Europe and potentially join major  football leagues.”

The involvement of top-tier coaches from one of the world’s leading  football clubs will provide young Ghanaian players with unparalleled training and development opportunities. The coaches will not only scout for talent, but also mentor and guide young athletes, helping them reach their full potential.

Mr. Kuna stressed the importance of what he calls the “champion mentality,” focusing on learning from losses and developing resilience – traits crucial, both on and off the field. QNET aims to instill this mentality in young athletes through their grassroots programs.

“QNET has a history of nurturing talent over the past 25 years. We have trained some of the best distributors, network marketers, and direct sellers, instilling in them the right DNA of leadership, courage, discipline, and consistency. We are now applying these principles in the field of  sports to nurture the leaders and champions of tomorrow,” He explained.

The programme is set to be launched in the next 12 to 24 months.

Source: JoySports