Nigeria

Worth A Shot Welcomes new Nigerian Chapter Head

We are honored to welcome our new chapter head in Nigeria, Ms. Ann Ijeoma Abakporo. She is originally from Umundula-Orji-Uratta, Owerri in Imo State, Nigeria. Ann lives in Seattle, WA. Having a child with autism , she feels inspired to help out the less privileged. She’s passionate about bridging disparities and works tirelessly to help uplift the people of Nigeria, especially in the remote areas.

Worth A Shot Global partners with Nigerian Government for Health Fair

The health fair was held in July 2024 at a local community center, part of an ongoing collaboration between Worth A Shot and the Nigerian government. Primary care and preventive vaccines were provided free to families at the fair.

Worth A Shot Supports Science Education in Nigeria

At Worth A Shot, we’re committed to changing the lives of young people around the world, no matter their background or socioeconomic status. Carrying forward these ideals, our chapter in Nigeria, led by our new chapter head Ann Ijeoma Abakporo, funded the creation of a new physics lab at Obazu Secondary School in Oweri-Imo State, Nigeria. The lab will officially open in June of this year and students will take an interactive, hands-on approach in their learning.