Jennifer: Thanks for the opportunity. I am a journalist, with keen interest in development journalism. I have flirted with a few other things in the past. But my keen interested really is in development journalism and public communication. I also have a strong passion for youth development. Of course a few people know me as a poet.

I write poems and have two published books-collection of poems- "In days to come" and "preserve my saltiness." I sometimes describe myself as a midwife (smiles). Not because I help women birth babies. The midwife angle of me is basically helping people innovate- I am never afraid to serve as a sidekick in pioneering and developing an idea and basically helping people build their ideas- especially ones that are in line with what interest me.

Slucker: What is it about making a difference that drives you? Why have you chosen this part ?

Jennifer: I think it is just knowing we all as individuals have a purpose here on earth. God created every man for a purpose. I'm driven by the desire to contribute positively and ensure I affect lives around me positively.

Slucker: Tell us about some of your write-ups and initiatives you have been involved with? Which has left the most indelible mark in your heart?

Jennifer: I write a lot of poems. I also volunteer a lot. I'm currently embracing adulthood and building a career in journalism and communications. My past experiences include volunteering with a youth group in Ebutte-Metta in Lagos, interning at Journalists Against AIDS (JAAIDS)Lagos, participating in a youth exchange program called Global Xchange which gave me my first exposure in youth work and international development.

During that period in 2005-2006, I volunteered with a team of other 16 young people (8 Nigerians and 8 British). We spent three months in Birmingham U.K and three months in Jos, Plateau state Nigeria. After that experience, I gained a better understanding on what career to pursue. Prior to all the volunteering experiences, I was just a normal but confuse teenager who was not satisfied with settling for the status quo. But as I continued to seek hands-on learning experience, I gained more skills that is today being useful in my day-to-day interaction and pursuits.

All these different experiences played a pivotal role in my life. One led to another at every point. It came with a lot of sacrifices here and there. Like spending money on books instead of clothes. And cutting down on social activities to read and learn things from a non-traditional approach. God has been gracious all through. Many people, both family, friends and mentors, have helped me seen the importance of self-development. Their support is remarkable. I currently work with Global Press Institute, where I'm trained to always produce high quality news content through investigative journalism. I have also worked with a couple of other media organizations in the past. It has been an exciting process of learning and unlearning.

Slucker: What's next??

Jennifer: It is a big secret. But trust me, its a good one. God is my biggest source!

Slucker: Thanks for your time dear.

Jennifer: You are most welcome