Impact Stories
Real children, real families, real transformation across Lagos communities.
Featured Story
Primary to University Journey
Amina Bello, 19
University Undergraduate & Scholar • Ikeja, Lagos • WAEC & University Scholarship
"Without Shela Quest Foundation paying my WAEC and JAMB fees, my educational dream would have stopped in secondary school. Today I am studying Computer Science."
Amina grew up in an underserved neighborhood in Lagos with a single mother who sold vegetables. Despite ranking top of her class, her family could not afford the WAEC exam fees in 2023. Shela Quest Foundation intervened, fully sponsoring her WAEC and JAMB registration, providing preparatory tutoring.
Outcome: Scored high distinction in WAEC and 286 in JAMB, currently in 2nd year studying Computer Science.
Tunde Adeyemi, 17
Exam Fee InterventionNECO Distinction Scholar • Oshodi, Lagos • Access to Education
"The day the foundation announced they were paying our fees, my mother wept with joy. They didn’t just give money; their mentors gave us courage."
Tunde was among 50 students identified by school counselors as facing immediate dropout due to non-payment of final exam levies. With Shela Quest Foundation’s intervention, Tunde sat for his exams with peace of mind.
Outcome: Passed all 8 secondary subjects with distinctions and is now pursuing Electrical Engineering.
Fatima Sanusi, 20
Youth Self-RelianceVocational Fashion Graduate • Surulere, Lagos • Skill Development & Digital Literacy
"Learning tailoring and receiving my own sewing machine gave me the means to feed my younger siblings and pay for my evening classes."
Fatima dropped out of secondary school due to acute financial hardship. She enrolled in the Shela Quest 6-month vocational workshop, mastering pattern drafting and digital fashion marketing.
Outcome: Runs an independent tailoring shop in Surulere and trains 3 younger girls in the community.