BEMOREOYO2026: Six Days Of Skills, Technology And Leadership Training As Girls Move Closer To Bootcamp Final

IBADAN — What began earlier as a two-week intensive empowerment programme for girls in Oyo State has continued to gather momentum, with Days 6 to 11 of the BEMOREOYO2026 Summer Bootcamp witnessing increasingly practical and diverse training in technology, renewable energy, health, entrepreneurship, leadership and the creative arts.

The BEMORE Empowered Girls, who had already been introduced to various areas of learning in the earlier days of the bootcamp, entered the second phase of the programme with greater emphasis on practical application, skills development and personal growth.

From Day 6 to Day 11, the participants progressed from computer applications and energy management to coding, graphic design, solar technology, vocational skills, artificial intelligence, public speaking and career planning.

The development marked a significant transition in the programme, as the girls increasingly moved from receiving instruction to demonstrating, applying and sharing the skills they had acquired.

Day 6: ICT, Energy Awareness And Physical Development

Day 6 continued with the bootcamp’s established routine of Taekwondo drills and physical exercise, followed by fruits and breakfast.

The girls then proceeded to the ICT Lab under Matrix Lab Tech, where Mr. Bodunrin Olalekan Caleb and Mr. Michael Oyediran led lessons in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

The participants learned practical applications of Excel, including data organisation and examination-record management, before moving on to PowerPoint presentations.

The girls were assessed through practical exercises and demonstrated their understanding by producing structured presentations.

The afternoon session was facilitated by ASHDAM SOLAR Academy and focused on energy management, responsible energy consumption and renewable energy.

The girls were also tested on their knowledge of countries and their flags, providing an additional exercise in global awareness.

The day ended with Taekwondo, music and dance activities.

Day 7: Revision And Practical Electrical Knowledge

On Day 7, the focus shifted towards revision and reinforcement of previous ICT lessons.

Mr. Michael Oyediran led a comprehensive revision session covering topics taught earlier in the programme, while participants from different Sustainable Development Goal groups were encouraged to take part.

The girls subsequently participated in an experience-sharing session facilitated by Precious of ASHDAM SOLAR Academy, during which they reflected on their experiences in the camp and the knowledge they had gained.

The day’s technical training continued with a lesson on electric circuits facilitated by Christianah Madu.

The participants were introduced to alternating and direct current, circuit components and the basic principles of electrical systems.

A quiz competition combining ICT and renewable-energy topics followed, testing the girls’ knowledge, teamwork and ability to communicate under pressure.

Day 8: Health Awareness, Vocational Skills And Sports

By Day 8, the bootcamp had completed its first week.

Following the usual morning exercise, fruits and breakfast, the girls were given time for personal spiritual activities before returning to the main programme.

A major highlight of the day was a breast cancer awareness session organised with BRECAN and facilitated by breast cancer ambassador Mr. Promise.

The girls learned about breast cancer awareness, early detection and the importance of sharing accurate information.

The session also highlighted the personal experience of BEMORE founder Dr. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, whose battle with breast cancer contributed to her advocacy and awareness efforts.

The girls were encouraged to become ambassadors of health awareness in their homes and communities.

The programme later moved into vocational training under the BAAF initiative, where the participants learned liquid soap production, including measurements, mixing, hygiene, labelling and quality control.

Sports activities followed, with the girls taking part in flag football and athletic drills organised by the NAFA Team led by Nancy Damhindi.

Day 9: Coding, Graphic Design And Solar Innovation

The ninth day deepened the programme’s focus on technology and renewable energy.

The ICT participants were divided into coding and graphic-design groups.

Mr. Bodunrin Olalekan Caleb led the graphic-design class, while Mr. Michael Oyediran handled coding.

The girls were exposed to practical design techniques, programming logic and problem-solving, with assessments used to measure their understanding.

The ASHDAM SOLAR session later focused on series and parallel connections and their applications in solar systems.

The theory was followed by a practical project in which the girls constructed solar ovens from simple materials.

The participants worked in groups named Power, Energy and Voltage and were assessed on creativity, teamwork and functionality.

Group Power emerged with the highest score of 19 points.

The day concluded with a music session led by Mr. Sam.

Day 10: Laptops, Solar Installation And Entrepreneurship

Day 10 brought another important milestone as the girls posed for official photographs with their new laptops before continuing their ICT training.

At Matrix Lab Tech, the graphic-design group worked on practical assignments under Mr. Bodunrin Olalekan Caleb, while Mr. Michael Oyediran led the coding group through exercises requiring them to write and test codes.

The girls were encouraged to move beyond theory and demonstrate what they had learned.

Renewable-energy training followed, with ASHDAM SOLAR focusing on the fundamentals of solar installation.

Under the guidance of Precious Kevi, the participants carried out a practical exercise involving batteries connected in series and parallel to power a pump.

The girls were also introduced to vocational and entrepreneurial skills.

Mrs. Adetunji taught one group how to produce chinchin, peanuts and puff-puff, including preparation, frying, hygiene and packaging.

Another group received training in make-up artistry and Gele tying from Oyegoke Aminat, herself a BEMOREOYO2026 participant.

The day ended with music training.

Day 11: Leadership, Artificial Intelligence And Career Planning

Day 11 expanded the programme into leadership, communication and emerging technology.

Mrs. Pamela facilitated a leadership and public-speaking session, teaching the girls about confidence, clarity, curiosity and effective communication.

The participants practised speaking before an audience and responding to questions.

The ICT team subsequently conducted another revision session covering coding and graphic design before introducing the girls to Artificial Intelligence.

Mr. Bodunrin Olalekan Caleb explained the basic concepts and applications of AI, using everyday examples to demonstrate how the technology can assist with tasks such as organisation and time management.

The session exposed the participants to an emerging technology expected to influence education, business and the future workplace.

Turning Dreams Into Plans

Another major feature of Day 11 was the Vision Board Planning session facilitated by Precious Kevi of ASHDAM SOLAR.

The girls were encouraged to identify their career ambitions and discuss the kind of future they wanted to build.

Among the professions mentioned were medicine, law, nursing, engineering, entrepreneurship, education and other fields.

Each participant subsequently created a personal vision board illustrating her aspirations.

The girls also took official photographs with their solar panels and batteries, symbolising the renewable-energy knowledge and practical exposure acquired during the programme.

Building Skills For Life Beyond The Camp

The vocational programme continued in the evening, with participants demonstrating make-up skills they had learned earlier, while another group received further training in baking and snack production.

Music lessons also continued under Mr. Sam.

Across Days 6 to 11, the programme therefore moved progressively from classroom instruction to practical application.

The girls have been exposed to digital technology, renewable energy, health awareness, entrepreneurship, vocational skills, leadership, public speaking, artificial intelligence, sports and the creative arts.

The provision of laptops and solar equipment has further strengthened the practical component of the programme, providing participants with tools to continue developing their skills beyond the camp.

A Programme Moving Towards Its Finale

The activities of Days 6 to 11 represent the continuation of a programme that had already commenced several days earlier, with each phase building on lessons and experiences from the preceding days.

As BEMOREOYO2026 approaches its final days, the emphasis is increasingly shifting towards practical demonstrations, presentations and preparation for the closing activities.

The camp’s matrons, medical personnel, media team, facilitators and resource management team have continued to support the programme.

Chief Matron, Mrs. Kelechi Igboegwu, and Resources Manager, Miss Nonye Okafor, have been acknowledged for their roles in coordinating the welfare and smooth running of the camp.

The programme is founded by Dr. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, whose BEMORE initiative focuses on empowering girls through education, technology, skills acquisition and personal development.

After more than a week of intensive training, the girls are now approaching the final stretch with a broader range of knowledge and practical skills than they had at the beginning of the programme.

The remaining days are expected to culminate in final presentations and closing activities, providing an opportunity for the participants to demonstrate how far they have progressed since the bootcamp began.

From the early lessons to the intensive training of Days 6 to 11, BEMOREOYO2026 has steadily moved from introduction to application — with the girls now preparing to take the knowledge, skills and confidence gained at camp into the wider world.