Bakesale will shape the future of Nigeria- Aliu Odunayo

Aliu Odunayo is an exceptional lady who has been impacting lives even as an undergraduate student of Adeyemi College Education . She has been consciously shaping the future of our dear nation Nigeria by investigating in Her younger citizens, let's see how it been possible for her...

CollegeProfilez: Young lady, please can we meet you?

Odun: My Name is Aliu Odunayo, from Ondo State, Nigeria. The first of several children.

CollegeProfilez: Tell us about your educational background?

Odun: I had my elementary education across different parts of three states in the South West ( Oyo, Ekiti, and Ondo State) this was due to the transitory nature of my parents' job. High school wasn't so different too, started in the capital city of Ondo State, moved to a town in Ekiti state, then came back to Akure to complete it. If only Nigeria Education System would allow me to swap between universities as willed; I might have gone through four already (LOL)... Anyway, since it is not allowed, I studied Biology Education at Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo.

CollegeProfilez: lol,that was hilarious, well... As the founder of Plethora initiative, What is Plethora? And why plethora?

Odun: Plethora means Abundance. Abundance, because the earth has enough resource for its inhabitants; if some will not just accrue wealth to themselves but also share with one another (especially the undeserved populations). Plethora initiative is a non governmental organization that strongly believe that every child has the right to education irrespective of their socioeconomic background.

CollegeProfilez: How many children/kids have been impacted since you started?

Odun: We have worked with various communities in Ondo State, which include Igba community, beside Ondo town, Ondo town itself and Ore-Seun/ Ajangboto community . We also worked with some schools directly, St.Stephens' Primary School and Adeyemi Primary School are examples. We presently have twenty-one children, which we hope to increase to fifty as budgeted.

CollegeProfilez: How has the responses from people being?

Odun: Wonderful. At first, we had issues with some parents who is neither ready to sponsor their kids nor allow us to do so. We are beginning to earn their trust more.

CollegeProfilez: You recently graduated from the college, has this started since then or after college, if during college how were you coping?

Odun: We started since my college days. I had worked with different organisations prior to that time, done several businesses too ( before and during my university days), so I've learnt how to balance between many things, and I'm glad to say my academics never suffered for any of these.

CollegeProfilez: How do you source for fund?

Odun: Personal finance. Team donations and individuals contributions

CollegeProfilez: What has being other challenges so far aside finance?

Odun: The Major challenge (of course aside finance), is how to ensure that these kids receives quality education. We are searching thoroughly for a way around this.

CollegeProfilez: What motivates you?

Odun: People; especially children, seeing the kind of life they are made to live and depth of suffering some face daily knowing fully well that if given the right set of support, their quality of life will not only be improved, they can also harness their potentials to the fullest. The many we take off the streets, the merrier, this dream keeps me motivated day and night.

CollegeProfilez: Who and who are on your team?

Odun: We have seven team members which include Agunbiade Boluwatife, Ajomole Kayode, Oluwatusin Ayomide, Wilson Williams, Babalola Abiodun, Oluwatusin Tomisin, and Aliu Odunayo. We also have several committed volunteers members.

CollegeProfilez: Your parent's reaction to your activities?

Odun: Every member of my family have been very Supportive.

CollegeProfilez: Where do you see this initiative in the next 5 -10 years?

Odun: At the fullest expression of its goals and objectives.

CollegeProfilez: Any latest project you guys are working on?

Odun: We are currently working on a project called #WhatDoesLoveLookLike? It is targeted at vulnerable children at elementary school level. We hope to sponsor fifty of them through their primary school education. We are also hosting a Bake Sale event (in partnership with iBake4Life) as a fundraiser for these kids, this will come up on 29TH of May, 2017. Starting exactly 9AM at Quadrangle, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo. This event will offer participants a fun-filled day while raising awareness and funds for these children. There will be a Shop4free corner where these kids can pick whatever they need at No expense too. Bakesale will shape the future of Nigeria.

CollegeProfilez: wooow...that's fantastic so for sponsorship and partnership how can people reach you?

Odun: Knowing that we cannot fully achieve our goals without the support of others; we are open to partnerships, sponsorship and effective collaborations. You can reach us on 08055104439, 08036276672. Email @ plethora.initiative@gmail.com or odunayoaliu@gmail.com . Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ ThePlethoraInitiative.

CollegeProfilez: Any form of recognition so far?

Odun: Yes, at different places where I served in leadership capacities.

CollegeProfilez: Who are your role models and mentors?

Odun: I have people who I admire a lot, example is Heidi Baker of Iris Global. But Sincerely, Christ is My role model. I also have people who mentors me in different areas of life.