WHO WE ARE......
Peculiar Grace Youth Empowerment Initiative is a Not-for-Profit and Non Governmental organization established out of the passion to reach out to the society especially the less-priviledged and vulnerable youths within the community. It is a registered organisation with the Corporate Afffairs Commision in Nigeria with a registration number CAC/IT/No 72574 since 26th September 2014.
We’re highly dynamic and enthusiastic in our approach to changing our world and creating positive social impact within our local community with a global mindset. Our visions incorporate relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into our organization's deliverables .
We work with parents, teachers, family, partners, community, ministries, international organizations, other nonprofits, sponsors, schools as well as youth organizations through various methods and tools to unlock opportunities for the citizens. We partner with individuals to realize their personal dreams and aspirations via admission and scholarships abroad, visa assistance and various activities. We carry out projects, teaching, engagement, empowerment, counseling for educational, career & life skills, capacity building, as well as youth mentoring and so on.
Register for the Workshop Seminar & Scholarship Test for Fresh Secondary School Graduates. Next sessions will be holding on Saturday December 11th and 18th 2021. Kindly read the scholarship application details to ensure you qualify.
Participants at this workshop will gain necessary skills for a successful tertiary education and a successful future life experience. They will also have an opportunity to write a test for a renewable scholarship award worth N100,000 per session to support their tertiary education.
Confirm your registration for the free workshop seminar and stand a chance to write the scholarship test by sending us an email at contactpgyei@
peculiargraceyouth.com 
Alternatively, you can register for the free workshop seminar and scholarship test by visiting our corporate office at Akobo Ibadan or with a call, text or whatzapp message to: +234-901-718-5054
GET EMPOWERED AND LEARN NEW SKILLS AS PGYEI LAUNCHES SKILLS ENHANCEMENT TRAINING AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (SETIP)
SETIP, a project aimed at empowering youth through vocational training, internships, mentoring and skills acquisition. The project targets young secondary school certificate holders, undergraduates, postgraduates, Youth Corp members (NYSC), artisans and the youth generally.
Peculiar Grace Youth Empowerment Initiative (PGYEI) is partnering with other reputable service providers and organizations to provide vocational skills, training and internship opportunities for young adults and students. This partnership will provide requisite knowledge, start-up capital, mentoring and other supports necessary for each beneficiary to become empowered, viable and independent as we play our role in ensuring a robust 21st century education for sustainable development and economic empowerment.
FAQ
How can I support PGYEI? You can support this Initiative through volunteering, partnership and collaboration, or supporting our programs as a donor. You can also invite us for life or career seminar presentations, public speaking or capacity building for your organization.
MEETING AND EXCEEDING CLIENT'S REQUIREMENT IS OUR TARGET
Rigorously Tested Processes and Programs
We spare no expense to make sure everything runs smoothly.
Our Bankers
Bank Details:
Account name: Peculiar Grace Youth Empowerment Initiative (PGYEI).
Account Number: 2088353733
Bank: United Bank for Africa (UBA)
Our Corporate Office:
Address & Contacts
Corporate Offices:
Ibadan: House #68, Akobo-Ojurin Road, Akobo,
G.P.O. Box 39248, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Lagos: 5 Church Street, Bameke, Egbeda-Shasha, Lagos
Email: contactpgyei@peculiargraceyouth.com or peculiargraceyouth@gmail.com
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peculiargraceyouth/
twitter: @peculiaryouth1
Mobile/Whatzapp: +2349057091786 or +2348072674967
website: www.peculiargraceyouth.com
Meet one of our scholarship winners
PGYEI congratulates them and their proud parents!
Akindele, Samuel Afolabi
One of our six 2019 Scholarship Winners
Akindele Samuel Afolabi, from Oyo State, is a current student of Statistics at the University of Ilorin. He is born into the family of Mr. and Mrs. Akindele and he is the second son. As a lover of
computer related tasks, Samuel’s ambition is to become a successful programmer. He finished his secondary school from
Imperial International College where he was the Senior Prefect Boy of the 2018/2019 set. Due
to his love for debating, he has won several debate contests for
his school team.
Samuel also loves speaking which made him to participate
in a speaking contest organized by his church (Teens’ Church
Living Faith Church, Orita Basorun, Ibadan) and he came third.
During his leisure time, he listens to music or reads book. He is a nice, easy going and conversable fellow
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STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS
Here are the vision drivers!
Dr. Irewale Adewale Tolulope
CEO/Lead Project Manager
A dynamic Natural & Social Scientist, Strategist, Operations Researcher, Team Player and Youth Counselor. With experience working in a multi-disciplinary and complex upstream Oil and Gas industry with responsibilities including ensuring safety, operability and reliability of company assets - human and material - to accomplish strategic business goals in an Eco-friendly manner. He is passionate about giving back to the society through his experience in Development Research for Sustainable Development, Educational, Life & Career Counseling, Youth Mentoring, Social and Community Oriented projects, Communications and Advocacy etc.
Nwafor Chidiogo Eurel
Youth Corps Member
She is an Activist, Anchor, and panelist. Prior to her time with PGYEI, Eurel was among the few women who championed the CNN hashtag #Metoo movement in Nigeria, in 2017.
She was also a panel member at the social media week Lagos 2018, That pioneered the #Nomore movement, which soon picked momentum, calling out to stop gender violence against women in Nigeria. She has been involved in other youth initiatives and demonstrations over the years as well.
She has two professional certifications in shipping and logistics,
A member of the Nigerian Institute of Shipping. (NIS)
A certified sea school participant,
A diploma in Mass communication from Nnamdi Azikiwe university.
A diploma in Data processing and Graphics Presentation from Eagles institute information Technology.(EIIT)
A B.Sc in Transport and logistics Management .
Elisha Kehinde Williams
Strategy Consultant
With over 5 years experience in entrepreneurial and leadership tutelage of recipients in skills acquisition training and workshops, Agbelese Elisha who is the Founder/ CEO of Kgbelex Enterprise has engaged hundreds of youths who were once incapacitated and helped them fulfill their purpose. He is the founder of African Youth Development and Leadership, an NGO that focuses on youth development, entrepreneurial mentorship, educational innovation and leadership skills acquisition, geared towards high productivity in respective communities.
He had his BSc in Communication and Language Arts and MSc in Peace and Conflict Studies both from the University of Ibadan.
Elisha has volunteered in various mission on the platform of NGOs across Africa, ranging from African Youths Action Network Nigeria (Lead volunteer), Help for Victims of Domestic Abuse Foundation (Lead, Records), World Largest Lesson (SDG Activator and solicitor), Misk Global (Volunteer) and Pepnet (Peace Ambassador).
Abimbola Samuel Olaniyi
Project Operations/IT Administrator
A graduate of Bachelor of Education in Computer Science and currently working fulltime with PGYEI as the Administrative/IT Officer. He is passionate and committed to helping fellow youths achieve their goals and attain career success in their endeavours.
Alex Segun Fayomi
Consultant Research Associate
A behavioral scientist, strategist, and researcher with experience in application of multiple field-based research approaches to solving real socioeconomic problems in education, healthcare, governance, business and community development. My experience in the last 5 years had given me opportunity to manage diverse teams in implementing large scale research in Nigeria and Kenya on projects to improve people’s livelihood.
His role is to provide academics and researchers with technical and advisory support in contextualizing, designs and implementing research in Nigeria and in Africa.
His academic background includes MSc. in Research and Public Policy (Unilag), B.Sc. in Pure and Applied Psychology (Adekunle Ajasin University) and a Diploma in Computer Studies.
Sokunbi Bukola Omolade
Youth Corps Member
Bukky is a graduate of Bachelor of Agriculture in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. She is also skilled in Fashion designing, shoe making, trading, etc.
She aims to be make positive impact in people and also giving back to the society through her enterprenurial skills enhancement for the youth.
