Generation Next spotlights exceptional young Nigerians excelling in their various fields, hereby giving us a glimpse of what the future holds for us as a people.
Our first ever Generation Next interview is with Stephanie Anwulika Etiaka, the beauty with a brain. It may sound cliché but she has clinched that description. Please relax and enjoy!
RebirthRAIN, Kindly introduce yourself
Stephanie, My name is Etiaka Awunlika Stephanie, I am 21 years old from Aniocha south local government area of Delta state, the last of 5 children, a Christian and student of the department of Business Administration, University of Lagos.
What does education mean to you
Education to me is a means of opening your mind to the world. It is not an end in itself but it is a means of achieving an ultimate end, which is the enlightenment of the human mind to the countless opportunities available to it.
What do you do
Basically, am a student, an entrepreneur, a sports administrator and a social participant.
I am currently the Sports Secretary of the University of Lagos Students' Union.
Why sport
My devotion to this unpopular path to women actually stems from the passion I have for Sports, and as a manager I saw the lapses we had in the areas of Administration and structure in this particular sector, which informed my decision to contribute my own quota in terms of structure and a functional system in the University environment.
What is the hardest thing about your job
I would say the hardest thing about my job is the lack of a laid down structure in this particular sector of the University, that I happen to find myself in, and its the same situation in the country as a whole.
Past Projects embarked on
The most recent is The UNILAG SPORTS FESTIVAL, we also had KICK OFF BREAST CANCER amongst others.
What inspires you
I am inspired mostly by the mere thought that, I owe a responsibility to the upcoming generation to leave the world better than I met it. Thats the reason i always try to do my best at all times.
Future Projects
I would like to have a sports Administration and management workshop, that is aimed at building and equipping upcoming sports practitioners, with the required managerial and administrative skills to revamp the Sports sector in the country. Huge dream shey?
Where do you see yourself in the next five years
I see myself running a thriving business, happily in love! Being a better version of myself and most of all, adding value to the society.
You work really hard, how do you relax
Watching a football game, it works for me every time, I also relax by listening to music and attending comedy shows.
Highest moment
When I took my oath of office, my swearing in as Sports Secretary.
Lowest moment
When we were about to start The UNILAG SPORTS FESTIVAL in September and it seemed like it would fail, mehn! I was scared and distraught.
Happiest moment
Each time I get to put a smile on someone's face. Like when people call me and tell me 'Sports Sec' thank you for doing this and that.
Saddest moment
When I wrote my final paper and realised that my father was not there to see the woman his Jewel of inestimable value had become.
How would you describe Nigeria
Hmmnn Nigeria. I think we are a work in progress, we are like a canvas already imprinted with the sketches of a beautiful picture. The Artist (NIGERIANS) have to trace out and color the lines and shades to present that picture that we so desire to see.
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