CEO of Junior Achievement Africa (JA Africa), a non-governmental organization (NGO), Simi Nwogugu, has been honored with the prestigious Africa Education Medal in recognition of her efforts to enhance youth education.
JA Africa, an NGO that focuses on equipping young individuals with entrepreneurial skills, currently impacts over 300,000 young people each year, preparing them for the evolving landscape of work.
The Africa Education Medal, established in collaboration with T4 Education, HP technology company, and Microsoft, is regarded as a highly esteemed accolade in the field of education.
“I am so honoured to receive this accolade, but it is not just about me. This award is for all the fantastic staff at JA Africa, and for all the inspirational young people they have worked with, helping to pave the way to a brighter future for our continent’s young,” Nwogugu told the BBC.
Several of the Junior Achievement Africa alumni have gone on to have successful careers in business.
The NGO currently has a presence in 16 sub-Saharan African countries according to its website.