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APPEAL FOR DONATIONS TO ANA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Association of Nigerians Abroad (ANA) (www.ananet.org) believes that
academic excellence is a hallmark of any educational system and it should be
a non-negotiable fundamental objective of governments, individuals and
progressive organizations. On this basis, ANA is appealing to all Nigerians
and friends of Nigeria to join it in sustaining, expanding, and nurturing
this scholarship program by donating generously to the ANA Scholarship Fund.
ANA STATUS
ANA is a non-profit, non-ethnic, non-religious, and non-partisan
organization in all its dealings with the people and government of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria and the outside world. However, the association
shall consistently and unequivocally advocate for democratic ideals, human
rights, the rule of law, fairness, justice, and equity in Nigeria and for
all Nigerians. The composition of the association reflects the rich ethnic
and cultural diversity of Nigeria.
BACKGROUND HISTORY OF THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
ANA initiated the scholarship program in 1999, and by the end of 2003, it
has awarded twenty-two scholarships to the following Nigerian students that
are or were studying in Nigerian universities:
1999/2000 (N10,000 each).
Ada Ukachukwu-University of Benin;
Lateef Ayanbode Adebisi-University of Agriculture, Abeokuta;
Oluwatosin A. Oyekanmi-University of Agriculture, Abeokuta;
Taiwo Adewale-University of Agriculture, Abeokuta;
Chinwe F. N. Onyiliofor-University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
2000/2001 (N20,000 each)
Adedigba, Adebolanle Iyabo-Federal University of Technology, Akure;
Bodunwa, Isaiah Adegoriola-University of Agriculture, Abeokuta;
Ajani, Olalekan Akintunde-University of Ibadan, Ibadan;
Anyawu, Comfort Chinyere-University of Lagos, Lagos;
Momoh, Odapo Lasisi-University of Jos, Jos;
Onyiliofor, F.N.-University of Nigeria, Nsukka;
Anyile, Chioma-Imo State University.
During the above two award periods, Ms. Chinwe Onyiliofor of the University
of Nigeria, Nsukka, was awarded the scholarship. As a visually challenged
PhD student, her sheer courage and desire to succeed did not allow her
disability in adulthood to be a barrier.
2002/2003 (N20,000 each)
Olusola Frank-Federal Univ of Tech, Akure;
Ganiyu A. Adegbite-Federal Univ of Tech, Akure;
Adetutu Olakunle-Federal Univ of Tech, Akure;
Adeyemi S. Olagunju-Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife;
Mayowa M. Adeleye-Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife;
Bryce Lucky Jatto-Nnamdi Azikiwe U of Tech;
Olufemi Daniel Bolarinwa-Univ of Agric, Abeokuta;
Perrycurtis J. Elechi-Rivers State Univ of Tech;
Rita Chioma Achi-Ahmadu Bello University;
Oluwaseun A. Akosile-University of Ibadan.
During this award period, ANA recognized Adetutu Olakunle, who, despite his
physical challenges, keeps working toward his dream.
The 2003/2004 scholarship round is now in full swing and ANA believes it can
count on the goodwill of past and future donors to support this selfless and
laudable effort for the purpose of promoting academic excellence and
assisting the needy students.
Disbursal and Management of Funds
ANA has established a time-tested mechanism for receiving, screening,
granting and disbursing the awards to the successful candidates. Our
efficient management system is driven by Nigerian professionals and students
of high integrity and sense of purpose. It ensures that 100% of all
donations to the Fund are strictly committed to the awards. ANA is in direct
contact with all universities in Nigeria, and has a Nigerian based
representative that coordinates the association's activities.
DONATIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE
ANA is a registered non-profit, charitable organization with tax-exempt
status under Section 501 (c)(3} of the United States IRS code. Therefore,
your donation is tax-deductible.
Efforts are being made to register ANA as a charity in various regions of
the world where its members currently reside (Europe, Canada, Africa, and
Asia-Pacific) so that donors from these regions can maximize benefits
accruing from any existing tax-exempt status applicable to them.
DONOR ANONYMITY
Unless otherwise requested, all donor names will be published at the ANA
website: http//www.ananet.org/
>Kindly make all donations payable to `Association of Nigerians Abroad', and
>a memo -scholarship fund. Mail your donations to:
Victor Adewusi
Treasurer, ANA
P.O.BOX 25082, Providence,
RI 02905, USA
401-437-9751 Home
401-345-4435 Cell
JOIN ANA IN RESTORING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE TO NIGERIAN EDUCATION
Lee O. Kareem
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