The Founder of BEMORE Empowered Girls Foundation, Dr. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has celebrated the talents, creativity and achievements of young girls who participated in the 2026 BEMORE Summer Bootcamp held in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Akeredolu, in her closing speech at the end of the programme, expressed gratitude to sponsors, technical partners, facilitators, volunteers and other stakeholders whose contributions she said made the two-week camp successful.

Although she was not physically present throughout the bootcamp due to other engagements, the founder said reports from the programme indicated that the activities were successfully executed.

She commended members of the BEMORE team, including coordinators, instructors, welfare officers, technical crew, administrators and volunteers, for their commitment and teamwork.

According to her, the success of a programme of such magnitude depended on collective efforts and shared commitment towards a common goal.

Akeredolu said the vision of BEMORE goes beyond teaching girls, noting that the initiative was created to help young women discover their abilities, build confidence and develop skills that would enable them contribute meaningfully to society.

She highlighted the achievements of some participants and alumnae, including Paradise Nwaozuzu, who composed and produced a birthday song for her, which later became part of the musical activities of the camp.

She also recognised Aminat Adegoke, who volunteered her make-up and gele styling skills to fill a gap during the programme, describing such acts as evidence of the creativity, initiative and problem-solving abilities being nurtured among BEMORE girls.

“These examples show that we are on the right part of history. At BEMORE, we are not just training girls to pass examinations or acquire certificates; we are creating an ecosystem where hidden potentials can be discovered and talents can be nurtured,” she said.

The founder also appreciated the National American Football Association (NAFA) for introducing flag football to the bootcamp, describing the activity as an avenue for participants to learn teamwork, communication, discipline, resilience and healthy competition.

She noted that the NAFA-BEMORE partnership had entered its second year, adding that collaborations of such nature exposed girls to new opportunities beyond the classroom.

Akeredolu further thanked sponsors and technical partners for supporting the foundation’s vision of empowering girls, stressing that their contributions represented an investment in the future of families, communities and the nation.

She also appreciated All Saints’ College, Ibadan, for providing a conducive environment for the bootcamp.

Meanwhile, Olorundare Fisayo Gloria, representing SDG 2, emerged as the 2026 BEMOREOYO Valedictorian.

Akeredolu congratulated Gloria and announced a Founder’s Prize of N50,000 for her outstanding performance, commitment and participation during the programme.

She encouraged all participants to embrace excellence, use their knowledge, creativity, technology and voices to make positive impacts in their communities.
The BEMORE founder urged the girls to see their participation as more than attending a bootcamp, but as a responsibility to become women who support others, solve problems and inspire younger generations.

“Being a BEMORE Girl is not simply about attending a bootcamp. It is a responsibility and a way of life,” she said.

She added that although the physical camp had ended, the friendships, learning, innovation, sisterhood and impact created through the programme would continue.