Pain Instructs, Hope Heals

By Mercy Ruth Amun

Sometimes we glorify our painful present situations, forgetting that the future will come. We forget that life is written in pages, and with every dawn, a new one is turned. We forget that there is no skipping the processes of life, and with joy comes sorrow. It’s the balance of life. We see the end of that trying moment as one that will never come.

Truth be told, pain clouds our sense of foresight, makes us slaves to our current situation, and feeds us lies that there is no way out and no hope for a success story When indeed we are already a success story

Success stories are not just filled with good chapters. They also have painful chapters that teach us lessons and how to cherish the good times with time, make sense. Painful seasons last only for a while. Do not forget, success stories like you don't give up. No, they never give up.

My name is Amun Mercy Ruth. I am a dedicated, hardworking, and passiondriven young lady. I'm 20 years old and currently pursuing a degree in mass communication with a focus on public relations and advertising at Covenant University. In my spare time, you can catch me reading a book, editing audios on auditions or just polishing my voiceover skills. Professionally, I have amassed over 10 years of experience in poetic and creative writing. It's no wonder I have written over 40 poems and seven articles

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We have all walked through troubled waters and made it out fine. This is because we allowed ourselves to lose sight of our painful today in order to create a beautiful tomorrow. We silenced the voice of selfpity and took charge of our destiny. We let the Sayers say and continued to believe in ourselves. Working tirelessly towards that goal.

So I speak to you: do not lose sight of that dream just yet. Shift your focus from that painful today in order to attain that joyful tomorrow. Hold on a little longer and fight a little harder. It will all come together and,

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Access Bank’s Advance Africa opens registration portal for tech enthusiasts

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The Advance Africa Scholarship program, powered by Access Bank PLC, is a PanAfrican digital training platform aimed at empowering individuals with indemand digital skills.

Launched in 2022 in partnership with Udacity, the program has equipped over 10,000 participants with skills in Business Analytics, Data Science, Digital Marketing, Introduction to Programming, and Product Management.

Participants in the program have the opportunity to advance their careers in the tech field, work on real-world problems with industry experts, and even secure full-time jobs with leading tech institutions in Africa.

In an ever-evolving world transformed into a digital landscape, where technology reigns supreme, the need for digital skills has become paramount.

To stay influential in the global economy, it is crucial to stay ahead of the curve and embrace technical expertise. Embodying this ideology, the Advance Africa Scholarship programme, powered by Access Bank PLC, stands as a pioneering PanAfrican digital training platform, empowering individuals to harness the power of technology and shape their future

Launched in 2022 in partnership with Udacity, one of the world’s leading learning platforms to provide in-demand digital skills for vibrant African youth working to transform the continent’s economy through digital reform, Advance Africa has equipped over 10,000 participants through its programme paths including Business Analytics, Data Science, Digital Marketing, Introduction to Programming, and Product Management.

What you stand to get from the programme

A chance to advance your career with tech skills

If you are looking to transition into tech or upskill in the tech field, then this program is for you. Since its inception, Access Bank has used the initiative to empower over 10,000 youth across Africa, nurturing a consistent pipeline of Tech talents to meet the current and future requirements of a fastevolving global village. Over 549 individuals have been able to acquire a Nanodegree, gradually filling up the tech skill divide while building progressive career paths for themselves

An opportunity for hands-on learning, working with experts on real-world problems

Nothing beats being able to work on real-life situations while being guided by the most intelligent minds in the industry The Advance Africa initiative offers participants a chance to work with and learn from leading experts while gaining

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practical knowledge, skills, and experiences to operate optimally in the Fintech industry

An opportunity for full-time job working with leading tech institutions in Africa

One of the peculiarities the program offers is a chance to intern and eventually start a fulltime career with leading tech establishments across Africa. As Cecilia Bassey, one of the program’s beneficiaries, puts it, “Having been chosen for the inaugural cohort of the Advance Africa internship program, I feel immensely privileged and grateful. This transformative experience has exposed me to a world of possibilities in the realm of product design, igniting my passion to continually enhance my skills and make meaningful contributions in problem-solving endeavors ”

Interested individuals between the ages of 20 and 30 are encouraged to apply through, www.advance-africa.org for available programme paths Shortlisted candidates will undergo a selection process, after which successful applicants will embark on their learning journey, supported by a dedicated network of mentors and industry experts

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