Justina Ovat Foundation

Justina Ovat Foundation We enable individuals enable their communities through Employability, Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development.

we help African Youths, Businesses and Governments to identify and maximum opportunities within and around them.

Every year, people say, “You’ve done it again!” But the truth is, we don’t do it alone. All we do is draw up the plans, ...
08/10/2025

Every year, people say, “You’ve done it again!” But the truth is, we don’t do it alone. All we do is draw up the plans, identify the speakers, and make funds available. The real work, the heart of ex*****on, belongs to our amazing volunteers.

From logistics to coordination, ushering to participant management, they carry the HERday vision on their shoulders with so much love and grace. This year, like every other, they gave it their all.

A special thank you to Odu Ebam-Paul who has led the volunteer team since day one. Your commitment, strength, and quiet leadership have kept this engine running. Seeing you sit as a speaker on the Future of Work Panel this year filled us with immense pride. You are living proof of growth, resilience, and impact.

To Elizabeth Ndukwu, thank you for stepping up this year to support Odu as she prepared for her session. You handled every detail with such calmness and confidence that made the day flow seamlessly. We see you, Lizzy, and we appreciate you deeply.

To our newest volunteer, Offiong Ikpeme , what a beautiful addition you have been. From serving as my PA during the event to generously providing your mini bus to convey students, you embodied true service and humility. Thank you for giving so selflessly.

We are also profoundly grateful to Kingsley Undiandeye who from day one has masterfully managed all our logistics. Your consistency, attention to detail, and ability to make things work, even under pressure, have been the quiet force behind every successful edition of HERday. We truly couldn’t have done it without you.

And finally, our heartfelt gratitude to Street Priests, our partners in purpose. For two consecutive editions, you have provided your bus to convey students to HERday. That simple act of generosity has opened doors for so many girls to experience this life-changing event.

To every volunteer who carried a chair, guided a student, shared a smile, or worked behind the scenes, you are the heartbeat of HERday.

Thank you for making this our most impactful edition yet.

With love and pride,
Justina Ovat
Founder, JO Foundation

We celebrate Regina Omini, the golden voice on radio whose skillful moderation of the Future of Work Panel brought depth...
06/10/2025

We celebrate Regina Omini, the golden voice on radio whose skillful moderation of the Future of Work Panel brought depth, clarity, and brilliance to the conversation.

Your professionalism and warmth guided the dialogue seamlessly, allowing every speaker’s insight to shine while keeping our audience fully engaged. But beyond your role as moderator, it was your personal story of wishing dreams into being through hard work and strategic action that truly moved us all.

You showed our participants that dreams don’t just happen; they are built with vision, effort, and intentionality. Your journey inspired every girl in the room to believe that her voice, too, deserves to be heard and her dreams, too, are possible.

Thank you, Regina, for bringing your heart, skill, and authenticity to HERday 4.0. You made the conversation unforgettable.

We celebrate Odu Ebam Paul our Lead volunteer who joined our list of speakers this year, a trailblazer whose remarkable ...
06/10/2025

We celebrate Odu Ebam Paul our Lead volunteer who joined our list of speakers this year, a trailblazer whose remarkable success in a male-dominated field left our participants inspired and empowered.

Your journey is a shining example of what determination, skill, and confidence can achieve regardless of gender or circumstance. At HERday 4.0, you showed our girls that barriers can be broken, ceilings can be shattered, and excellence always finds its way to the top.

Your story challenged stereotypes and reminded every participant that competence has no gender only vision, courage, and the will to succeed.

Thank you, Odu, for inspiring our young women to dream boldly, work diligently, and rise unapologetically in any industry they choose. You are proof that the future truly belongs to those who dare.

Thanks for still putting a remarkable team of volunteers together even while preparing for your session.

We celebrate Deborah Funbunwhe, a gifted writer whose way with words lit up the Future of Work Panel and filled the room...
06/10/2025

We celebrate Deborah Funbunwhe, a gifted writer whose way with words lit up the Future of Work Panel and filled the room with energy, excitement, and inspiration.

Your eloquence and enthusiasm reminded us that storytelling remains one of the most powerful tools of influence and that words, when used with purpose, can spark confidence, hope, and action.

You cheered our participants on with authenticity and warmth, showing them that the future of work also belongs to those who can communicate ideas with passion and creativity.

Thank you, Deborah, for bringing your voice, vibrancy, and gift of expression to HERday 4.0. You made every moment memorable, and your words will continue to echo in the hearts of all who listened.

Thank you Utibe Bassey, a woman of remarkable skill, competence, and vision, for gracing the Future of Work Panel at HER...
06/10/2025

Thank you Utibe Bassey, a woman of remarkable skill, competence, and vision, for gracing the Future of Work Panel at HERday 4.0.

Your journey and achievements have earned you a respected standing in your field, and your message to our participants was clear and powerful, “acquire digital skills and stay ready for the opportunities of tomorrow.”

Your words echoed the truth that in today’s world, knowledge and technology are the new tools of empowerment. You inspired the girls to see the digital space not as a challenge, but as a canvas for innovation, creativity, and growth.

Thank you, Utibe, for lending your expertise and voice to HERday 4.0. Your passion for progress and your call to embrace digital transformation will continue to resonate in the hearts of every young woman who heard you.

Appreciating Dr. Blessing Ntamu, a brilliant psychologist and one of the inspiring voices on the Future of Work Panel at...
06/10/2025

Appreciating Dr. Blessing Ntamu, a brilliant psychologist and one of the inspiring voices on the Future of Work Panel at HERday 4.0.

Your thought-provoking contributions sparked meaningful conversations especially around the importance of emotional intelligence in navigating the evolving workplace. You reminded us that the future belongs not only to the skilled, but to the emotionally aware, those who can lead with empathy, adapt with grace, and collaborate with understanding.

Your insights gave our participants a deeper perspective on what it truly means to thrive in the modern world of work and balancing competence with character and ambition with emotional maturity.

Thank you, Dr. Ntamu, for enriching HERday 4.0 with your wisdom, warmth, and passion for mental and emotional well-being.

A heartfelt thank you to the brilliant women who shared their voices on The Future of Work panel at HERday 4.0. You open...
06/10/2025

A heartfelt thank you to the brilliant women who shared their voices on The Future of Work panel at HERday 4.0.

You opened our eyes to the skills, opportunities, and challenges that lie ahead. From technology and innovation to adaptability and creativity, your insights prepared our girls to not just survive but thrive in the workplaces of tomorrow.

Because of your contributions, the girls left with a renewed sense of confidence and clarity about the limitless possibilities in their future. You reminded them that they are not only participants in the future of work, they are creators of it.

We celebrate you for inspiring bold thinking, sparking curiosity, and showing the next generation that the future truly belongs to those who are prepared.

We celebrate Abenmire Adi, whose skillful moderation of the Building Resilience Panel turned an emotional and powerful c...
04/10/2025

We celebrate Abenmire Adi, whose skillful moderation of the Building Resilience Panel turned an emotional and powerful conversation into one of the most impactful moments of HERday 4.0.

Your expertise and lived experience were evident in the way you guided the dialogue with empathy, depth, and clarity. You held space for vulnerability while ensuring that every voice and story shone through, touching the hearts of our participants.

Your work is admirable, your passion undeniable, and your ability to navigate sensitive topics with both wisdom and warmth is truly a gift. We were delighted to have you at HERday 4.0, and grateful for the light you brought to such a moving session.

Thank you, Abenmire, for making this panel one our participants will never forget.

We celebrate the most resilient Iquo Mkpang, an outstanding table tennis player and bronze medalist, whose life is a liv...
04/10/2025

We celebrate the most resilient Iquo Mkpang, an outstanding table tennis player and bronze medalist, whose life is a living testimony of courage and determination.

Your disability has never been an obstacle instead, it has become the stage where your strength shines brightest. At HERday 4.0, you didn’t just speak resilience, you showed it: teaching us all, through your story and presence, that setbacks are not the end but an opportunity to rise stronger.

You were an absolute delight, reminding our girls that no matter the challenge, they too can keep moving forward, keep fighting, and keep winning.

Thank you, Iquo, for inspiring us to never give up and for showing us practically what it means to “get up from setbacks and keep going.” Your courage will forever echo in the hearts of every participant.

The amazing Hannah Bassey, a creative force who is using art as therapy and doing such an incredible job of bringing hea...
04/10/2025

The amazing Hannah Bassey, a creative force who is using art as therapy and doing such an incredible job of bringing healing, expression, and hope to many.

At HERday 4.0, the authenticity of your story resonated deeply with us all. You reminded our participants that resilience can take many forms and that creativity, when embraced with courage, can be a powerful tool for overcoming pain, finding purpose, and building new beginnings.

Your journey is proof that art is not only beauty, but also medicine for the soul. Thank you, Hannah, for sharing your heart with such honesty and for showing our girls that their gifts, too, can become pathways of strength and healing.

Dear Emilia Okon, you spoke passionately on the Building Resilience Panel and left our participants with words that will...
04/10/2025

Dear Emilia Okon, you spoke passionately on the Building Resilience Panel and left our participants with words that will guide them for years to come.

Your encouragement to grow at their own pace but with consistency and focus was a powerful reminder that success is not a race, but a journey. You showed the girls that resilience is built step by step, and that what matters most is staying true to the process and refusing to give up.

Your passion and sincerity touched every heart in the room, inspiring our participants to embrace patience, discipline, and determination as key tools for building their futures.

Thank you, Emilia, for contributing your wisdom and strength to HERday 4.0. Your message will remain a guiding light for every girl striving to rise, no matter the pace.

We celebrate Barr. Eno, a passionate advocate, counselor, and committed mentor, who brought incredible depth to the Buil...
04/10/2025

We celebrate Barr. Eno, a passionate advocate, counselor, and committed mentor, who brought incredible depth to the Building Resilience Panel at HERday 4.0.

Your story and insights were more than words, they were a lifeline, showing our participants that resilience is not just about surviving challenges but about rising stronger, wiser, and more determined.

Through your openness, you reminded the girls that setbacks do not define them, but their response to those setbacks does. Your heart for mentorship and your unwavering passion for advocacy are the kind of guiding lights our young women need on their journey.

Thank you, Barr. Eno, for pouring into HERday 4.0 with so much honesty and grace. Your contribution will continue to inspire courage and resilience in every girl who heard your voice.

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