Adachukwu Rebecca doesn’t just want to become a doctor, she wants to change how healthcare works in Nigeria. A passionate and thoughtful 14-year-old JSS3 student at Dame Irene Okwuosa Memorial Convent, Rebecca dreams of studying Medicine and Surgery so she can fix a system she believes is failing those who need it most.
“In many hospitals today, patients are asked to pay before they are treated,” she says. “That needs to change, lives should come first.”
Her ambition is clear: to become a doctor who not only treats the sick but advocates for a healthcare system that prioritizes people over profit. It’s a bold vision for someone her age — but one that has been nurtured and supported through the Fabian and Patricia Okonkwo Scholarship.
The scholarship, she says, has been a turning point, removing financial strain from her family and allowing her to fully focus on her studies.
“It really helped ease the burden on my family,” Rebecca shares. “Because of it, I’ve become a better student. I’m more focused, and I work harder because I know someone believes in my dream.”
With her academic performance steadily improving and her confidence growing, Rebecca is not only staying competitive, she’s preparing to lead. The scholarship has given her more than just access to education; it has given her the foundation to build a future rooted in service, justice, and compassion.
Thanks to the support of Fabian and Patricia Okonkwo, Rebecca is not just dreaming of becoming a doctor, she’s preparing to become a voice for change in the medical world.