Abdullateef Fowewe

Jun 1, 2024 | punchng.com | Abdullateef Fowewe

Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Ocean28 Swimming Academy, Samuel Akinrodoye, popularly known as Coach Dreh, tells ABDULLATEEF FOWEWE how a friend’s suicide attempt made him swim the Lagos lagoon to raise awareness about mental healthWhat motivated you to embark on swimming across the lagoon? I’m Samuel Dare Akinrodoye; I’m the Chief Executive Officer and founder of Ocean28 Swimming Academy. Coming from a privileged background, I was fortunate to receive unwavering support from my mother.

May 25, 2024 | punchng.com | Abdullateef Fowewe

Lagos-based amputee, Idris Aliu, 31, shares with ABDULLATEEF FOWEWE how the amputation of his hand from a tender age hindered his pursuit of becoming a professional footballerCould you recount the events that led to the amputation of your hand? I’m Idris Aliu, and I’m 31 years old. I am from Kogi State but was born and raised in Ikorodu, Lagos State. The journey toward amputation began in 2005.

May 25, 2024 | punchng.com | Abdullateef Fowewe

ABDULLATEEF FOWEWE writes about the challenges faced by the residents of  Rafinduma and other communities in the Gada Local Government Area of Sokoto State grappling with water scarcity and forced to travel for over seven hours on donkeys to scoop from wells in a neighbouring town in the Niger RepublicThe day begins early for Abubakar Garba in Rafinduma village, Sokoto State.

May 24, 2024 | punchng.com | Abdullateef Fowewe

Felicity Igbo, a 26-year-old furniture designer, reveals to ABDULLATEEF FOWEWE the inspiration behind her decision to pursue a career in furniture making, despite holding a university degreeWhat inspired your decision to pursue a career in the furniture-making industry, a traditionally male-dominated field, especially considering your academic background and gender? My name is Felicity C. Igbo. I am 26 years old and from Mbaitoli Local Government Area in Imo State.

Apr 27, 2024 | punchng.com | Abdullateef Fowewe

Twenty-five-year-old Ibadan born, Ridwan Bankole whose both hands were amputated due to electric shock shares with ABDULLATEEF FOWEWE how his fiance and friends abandoned him because of his conditionCould you share the story of the incident that led to the amputation of both your hands? I’m Ridwan Bankole, I’m 25 years old, and I possess a good academic foundation, despite holding only a National Diploma certificate. This incident occurred as I was preparing to pursue a Higher National Diploma.