Igniting Hope For The Less Privileged Initiative

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‎In commemoration of International Women's Day/Month 2026, FORUS in her 6th edition of the March With Us campaign - a Forus-led global gender justice movement amplifying the voices, stories, and leadership of women and girls, engaged with some of our NNNGO members focused on advancing gender equality, women’s empowerment, and inclusive development across Nigeria.
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‎One of the developmental organizations is Igniting Hope For The Less Privileged Initiative supporting women and girls with the tools they need to succeed - from improved access to clean water, to digital skills development, and micro-loans that drive economic independence.
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‎From Lagos to rural communities, the Igniting Hope for the Less Privileged Initiative (Nigeria Network of NGOs member) is supporting women and girls with the tools they need to thrive — from water access to digital skills and micro-loans.
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‎A powerful story of resilience and grassroots change, presented by Abiola Ogbu and interviewed by Forus journalism fellow NCHANJI Hanson Nfor.
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Igniting Hope for the Less Privileged Initiative is excited to partner in the implementation of the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Project (WASHPRO) by the Permanent Mission of Nigeria to ECOWAS, in collaboration with the West African Health Organization (WAHO).

As part of this transformative initiative, St. Anne's School Molete Ibadan, Oyo State Southwest Nigeria was selected as one of the beneficiaries.

Our team trained students in liquid soap, disinfectant/antiseptic, and bleach making. We also held sensitization sessions on menstrual hygiene, distributed free branded sanitary pads, and the drilling of a borehole to provide clean, portable water.

We were honored to have His Excellency, the Permanent Representative of Nigeria Mission to ECOWAS, Ambassador Olawale Emmanuel Awe and the Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial district, Distinguish Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli for the Commissioning of the WASH Project and distribution of the branded Sanitary Pads.

The occasion was graced with the presence of the Executive Director of the Nigeria Network of NGOs (NNNGO) Mr. Oyebisi Babatunde Oluseyi.

Together, we’re creating opportunities and restoring dignity for the next generation of confident young women.

CommunityImpact

Igniting Hope for the Less Privileged Initiative is excited to partner in the implementation of the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Project (WASHPRO) by the Permanent Mission of Nigeria to ECOWAS, in collaboration with the West African Health Organization (WAHO).

As part of this transformative initiative, St. Anne's School Molete Ibadan, Oyo State Southwest Nigeria was selected as one of the beneficiaries.

Our team trained students in liquid soap, disinfectant/antiseptic, and bleach making. We also held sensitization sessions on menstrual hygiene, distributed free branded sanitary pads, and the drilling of a borehole to provide clean, portable water.

We were honored to have His Excellency, the Permanent Representative of Nigeria Mission to ECOWAS, Ambassador Olawale Emmanuel Awe and the Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial district, Distinguish Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli for the Commissioning of the WASH Project and distribution of the branded Sanitary Pads.

The occasion was graced with the presence of the Executive Director of the Nigeria Network of NGOs (NNNGO) Mr. Oyebisi Babatunde Oluseyi.

Together, we’re creating opportunities and restoring dignity for the next generation of confident young women.

This Monday, on our MCM Roll-Call, we call to the seat, Abiola Anthonia Ogbu,
‎Founder/President at Igniting Hope for the Less Privileged Initiative, her work sits at the intersection of compassion, mental wellness, education, and humanitarian services.

‎Born on September 22, Abiola is an embodiment of deep commitment to people - who do not only meet their immediate needs, but also restore dignity, hope, and emotional well-being of the underserved.
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‎Abiola holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (1992–1998). Years later, driven by her growing passion for human-centered service, she expanded her expertise by earning a Higher Diploma in Counseling & Psychotherapy from ADI College of Counseling and Psychotherapy, Nigeria (2022). This blend of structure and empathy, have over the years built her impactful approach to social intervention.
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‎This intervention has professionally voyaged into her career focus - Counseling and Therapy, where she has spent over a decade supporting individuals and families through emotional, marital, and psychological challenges.
‎She currently serves as:
‎President/Founder, Igniting Hope for the Less Privileged Initiative (2019 – Date)
‎Lead Counselor, Right Mindset Consult (2022 – Date). ‎Through these roles, Abiola consistently champions mental wellness, gender dignity, education, and humanitarian response.
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‎Abiola’s impact is best told through the lives reached and communities strengthened. They include:
‎👉Large-scale campaign that provided menstrual hygiene education and free sanitary pads to 26,000 girls across 31 public secondary schools,
‎👉Educational Support Programs (2021–2026) which reached over 10,700 pupils in 14 public primary schools across Lagos and Ogun States.
‎👉Humanitarian Response in Enugu, providing food and essential supplies to 50 households affected by attacks on their farmlands.
‎👉Partnered with the Permanent Mission of Nigeria to ECOWAS and the West African Health Organization (WAHO) to implement the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Project (WASHPRO) delivering skill acquisition training, menstrual hygiene awareness, sanitary pad distribution, and access to portable water.
‎👉Mental Wellness Advocacy: offered free counseling and therapy to thousands through radio and TV programs, schools, conferences, churches, and online platforms, reaching audiences within and outside Nigeria.
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‎Outside her professional and philosophical humanitarian engagements to making people happy, Abiola enjoys reading, writing, learning, and singing - pursuits that reflect her lifelong curiosity and expressive spirit.

‎This Member Crush Monday, we celebrate Abiola Anthonia Ogbu for her dedication to service, her commitment to emotional wellness, and her remarkable contributions to the girlchild and several communities across South East and South West Nigeria.
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IGNITING HOPE FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED INITIATIVE in partnership with MTN making a difference on International Education Day 2026 at New Oko Oba Primary School, Abule Egba Lagos, Nigeria.

Theme: The Power of Youth in Co - creating Education

IGNITING HOPE FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED INITIATIVE in partnership with MTN making a difference on International Education Day 2026 at New Oko Oba Primary School, Abule Egba Lagos, Nigeria.

Theme: The Power of Youth in Co - creating Education