A not-for-profit organisation, ARA’s “Eko Inspires Me” has appointed the Chairman, Access Bank and Consul to the Czech Republic, Dr. Ajoritsedere Awosika, as matron and adviser of the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) to drive the success of the organisation in Nigeria.

Speaking at a courtesy visit to Awosika, in Lagos office, ARA reiterated her perfect public service records, corporate boardroom achievements and love for service to humanity as reasons for adopting Awosika as matron to Eko Inspires Me Academy.

The academy is an initiative established to cater for street boys and girls that are seen as menace and threats to peaceful living in Lagos.

The NGO is also established to seek, identify and motivate the street boys and girls out of their assumed lifestyles with a view towards re-settling and getting them constructively engaged to become better citizens with a hope for better tomorrow.

In her response, Awosika thanked ARA for the honour of appointing her to the board of advisers and as a matron.

She noted her uniqueness in creativity, passion and tenacity of purpose.

On the academy, Awosika appreciated ARA for devoting time to the less privileged, noting that the initiative is a major problem solver that can reduce the worries of the Lagos state government, while also praying that the project go international alongside the United Nations Sustainable Development goals.