The Maiden Jemila Abubakar Memorial Essay Competition 2021 info

The Jemila Abubakar Memorial Essay Competition 2021 info

About  Jemila Abubakar;

Jemila H.A. Abubakar was born in the early hours of Wednesday 19th of January 1977 at Olalomi hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State to Professor Halidu and Victoria Abubakar. She was an avid reader from early on. She began her education at Mrs. Mortah's Preparatory school, then continued her primary education at Staff School Kongo, Zaria. She completed her first year of secondary school in Demonstration Secondary School A.B.U. Zaria, before becoming a member of the pioneer set of Federal Girls Government College graduating in 1994.

She studied Biochemistry at the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria. While serving (NYSC) in Edo state in 2004 she was involved in a vehicle accident that resulted in paraplegia, and her subsequent use of a wheelchair. But this unfortunate turn of events did not dampen her zeal and enthusiasm for life.

In 2013, she continued with her vision to make the world healthier and happier by volunteering at the Department of Psychiatry, University College Hospital Ibadan. She became part of a volunteer program they had with the Remand Home at Ijokodo, Polytechnic road Ibadan. She went above and beyond the call of duty to help the children at the home as she did in all of her endeavors.

She went on to complete a postgraduate diploma in Child and Adolescent Mental Health...graduating top of her class.

Jemi was also a volunteer and the pioneer program manager for Asido Foundation and coordinated several innovative projects such as a helpline for persons with emotional challenges. She was always an excellent cheer leader and counselling therapist.

Jemila was a loving Daughter, Wonderful Sister, Impeccable Friend and Sweet Aunty. And she was outstanding in her responsibilities at work, with the Remand Home, with the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry as well as with the Asido Foundation.

She lived a meaningful life of impact and touched lives positively all through her life.

The Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University College Hospital, Ibadan cherishes the positive memories you have left us with.

The Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CCAMH), of the University of Ibadan, celebrates your life of impact.

The Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions in Nigeria (ACAPAN) mourns your passage.

The Asido Foundation is grateful for your hard work, sacrifice and dedication to our cause. You will forever be remembered for your pioneering contributions.

The ASIDO FOUNDATION Presents the Maiden edition of the Jemila Abubakar Memorial Essay Competition

Topic

Stigma, Mental Health Literacy and the Nigerian Youth

Prizes

1st position – ₦60,000

2nd position –₦40,000

3rd position – ₦25,000

Eligibility

•Undergraduate students in Nigeria

•Word count: 750 words minimum and 1,500 words maximum

•Passport photograph, student identification card

•Certificate of having taken the unashamed2020 pledge available: 

https://www.asidofoundation.com/unashamed2020/https://www.asidofoundation.com/unashamed2020/

•Include your name, school, course of study/level and contact details in the email, and

•Send in word document format to jame.asidofoundation@gmail.com

Deadline

8th January, 2021; 11:59 pm