My Ingressive For Good Story
My name is Alexis John Abakasanga, a former Campus Ambassador for Ingressive For Good. I am a Computer Engineering graduate from the prestigious Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti. On this day a year ago, I received exciting news that impacted my life positively, and I would like to share my story with you. You can check out the TikTok I made about my experience (insert link) here as well.
How I found out about Ingressive For Good
During my SIWES placement in 2021, I applied and got accepted into Zuri Training (a remote training platform for different digital skills for four months) in partnership with Ingressive For Good. One of our tasks was to join the community which I did, and it went uphill from that moment steadily.
After Zuri Training had come to an end, Ingressive For Good had a 30-Day Design Challenge which piqued my interest. I took part in the challenge and delivered on the tasks for the period. I came in 4th place. I knew I had more to offer aside from being a Product Designer which led me to apply for the role of a Student Ambassador.
Getting accepted into the Campus Ambassador Programme
A huge step I was sure of being ready to take, I applied for the role of a Lead Ambassador, and following a series of interviews, I got accepted.
To whom much is given, much is expected were the words that rang in my head till this day as I had to make the most of the opportunity. I was elated to get started and perform my tasks for the 2021/2022 school session.
My Experience
For over a week and some days, we had onboarding sessions with our Community Manager and Community Advocate Miss. Haneefah Abdurrahman Lekki, and Mr. Kamaldeen Kehinde respectively. I enjoyed listening to them share their stories and also keeping us abreast with what was expected of us moving forward.
With the help of my amazing team, we hosted over 9 events, with a good blend of physical and virtual events, partnered with world-class associations and communities such as iLore Community ABUAD, and IEEE ABUAD (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), featuring topics about NFTs and how to navigate your way in the tech ecosystem.
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I can say without a shadow of a doubt that this program can also be called Community Management 101 because it exposes you to so much you cannot even imagine. I had the opportunity to connect with industry leaders in the space, attend exclusive seminars and events, and so much more.
Lessons learned along the way
Being part of the Ingressive For Good community exposed me, literally. Having been a beneficiary of various scholarships, swags, and grants, this program shaped not only my way of thinking but my life as well.
Waking up every morning to echo the core values which are H.A.C.K (i.e help others, add value, connect, and keep growing), I met new people and built genuine relationships that last to this day, and have grown personally and career-wise.
This is an opportunity and memory I will forever look back at with fondness, because of all the “nos” I have received in my life…Ingressive For Good said “Yes” to me.
Thank you for your support
This testimonial would be nowhere complete without mentioning my world-class team and other people who helped me during this journey.
In no particular order, thank you Akinlabi Adeleke, Anietie Akpanusoh, Princewill Williams, Godswill Edwin, Ehizele Elisha, Ejalonibu Oluwadamilola Mark, Alexius Ide, Warebi Guwor, Bassey Nta, Daniel Udo, Datiabasi Ibanga, and Ngofa Amejimaobari for helping me put together events, for attending them, for inviting your friends, for your financial support, and for being of immense support throughout the year.
I would also like to thank Maya Horgan Famodu, Mr. Sean Burrowes, and Mrs. Blessing Abeng for the opportunity. Without the aid of Haneefah Abdurrahman Lekki, Mr. Kamaldeen Kehinde, and Oluwaseun Dabiri I would not have been able to carry out my responsibilities. They would always check in on me, offer advice when needed, and would be of huge help. I always look forward to the newsletters thanks to Fawzyyah Danmole.
I would like to also thank Afe Babalola University and the College of Engineering for giving me the platform to effect this movement.
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