The Innocent Chukwuemeka Chukwuma Empowerment Foundation (ICCEF) is excited to announce the commencement of its Intra-School Book Reading and Essay Competition, a literacy initiative designed to inspire young minds through the power of storytelling, reflection, and expression. The introductory reading sessions officially began on 9th February 2026 at Ojodu Junior Grammar School and Babs Fafunwa […]

The session marked a strong start to ICCEF’s 2026 mentorship calendar, bringing together young professionals for a reflective and practical conversation on how intentional personal development can shape careers, confidence, and overall life satisfaction. Deliberate Growth, Not Accidental Progress Simbiat opened the session by emphasising that personal development does not happen by chance. She explained

On May 27th, during the Ability 4.0 – Empowering Voices Children’s Day event hosted by Raising Star Africa Foundation, the Innocent Chukwuemeka Chukwuma Empowerment Foundation (ICCEF) awarded business grants to three young entrepreneurs. The grants were part of ICCEF’s ongoing commitment to economic empowerment, inclusion, and sustainable livelihoods, especially for young people navigating systemic barriers.

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As part of the global #16DaysOfActivism, the Innocent Chukwuemeka Chukwuma Empowerment Foundation (ICCEF), in partnership with Naija Feminists Media (NFM), carried out a school-based digital safety and media literacy programme across three secondary schools in Lagos. The programme focused on equipping young people with the knowledge and confidence to navigate digital spaces safely, responsibly, and

On November 12th, 2025, ICCEF hosted another exciting book reading session led by Olubukola Agbalajobi-Odetayo, founder of Bukies Book Club, for the students of Blooming Lights College at the Innocent Chukwuemeka Chukwuma Library. The session centred on Foreign Gods, Inc.—a powerful and thought-provoking novel that immediately captured the students’ attention. Instead of completing the full

On Thursday, 6th November 2025, the Innocent Chukwuemeka Chukwuma Empowerment Foundation (ICCEF) joined changemakers, innovators, and development leaders at the 2025 IIF Annual Impact Awards — a gathering filled with powerful conversations, human connections, and bold ideas on how capital can drive both profit and purpose. One of the most anticipated highlights of the evening

The Innocent Chukwuemeka Chukwuma Empowerment Foundation (ICCEF) is proud to announce a new partnership with Naija Feminists Media (NFM) to advance gender equality, youth empowerment, and social inclusion across Nigeria. As a non-profit organisation committed to empowering young people and communities through education, leadership, and enterprise initiatives, ICCEF recognises the vital role that media plays

Last week in Kigali, Rwanda, the Innocent Chukwuemeka Chukwuma Empowerment Foundation (ICCEF) proudly joined fellows and allies of the Innocent Chukwuma Leadership Transition Fellowship Program (ICLTFP) to mark a remarkable milestone, the 10th Anniversary of the Association for Research on Civil Society in Africa (AROCSA). It was more than a celebration; it was a homecoming