STANDOUT ’15 (I.B edition) PHOTOS FROM THE HEPHZIBAH INITIATIVE’S ‘Teens with a DIFFERENCE @hepzyolokode

The Hephzibah Initiative is not relenting on her efforts to positively impact and Influence teenagers to living a life of admirable rectitude as she has successfully organised this year’s edition of Stand out (Ibadan).
This edition featured talks from Comrade Abdussobur Olayiwola Salaam current SSANU chairman Funaab Chapter who spoke on ‘handling Distraction’ (watch out for the excerpt from the speech); Sam Naike a seasoned speaker and author also spoke on ‘The Power of I am’; Oyinkansola Peter-Ajayi a Newswoman with Radio Nigeria also spoke on ‘Poise/Etiquette for Teenagers’ while Rev Teju Oduwole a relationship expert spoke on ‘My body and So?’
Several adults, Parents and Teachers as well as the teenagers from several secondary schools in Ibadan turned out in their numbers to grace the occasion.
Renowned comedian, Dr Frick anchored the event with a guest appearance by MC Solid also a renowned comedian. Both comedians spiced the event with their rib cracking comedy.Radio Nigeria Ibadan National station was alsonon ground to report the event.
‘TEENS 101’ a magazine publication of the Initiative was unveiled and free copies were given to all those in attendance
When asked the reason for the program, the Initiator of the event, Hepzibah Olokode expressed deep concern for moral decadence in several teenagers and is highly optimistic that God would raise a new crop of teenagers who against all odds would not only dare to stand out but would be shining examples to several others. She is grateful to God for being a vessel in his hands. She also expressed deep gratitude to her family, friends especially all the Team members for their contributions towards the event
In Hephzibah’s words ‘we won’t give a reason for failure, rather we would strive to positively influence our teenagers to be godly role models’

Please be on the look out for video of Stand out’15 (I.B edition)