Maxwell Ajufo

Identified great need to encourage young people to read, this lead to conceptualization of Asaba Reading Club to be used as tool to bring back reading culture amongst young people.

As President of club job description entails following:

• Coordinating activities of club to be inline with vision of bringing back reading culture amongst young people.
• Replicating vision of initiative amongst executives and members of club to help build succession plan.
• Negotiating collaborations and partnerships with Non for profits and public organizations for increased impart of club vision.
• Identifying schools where Asaba Reading Club model can be planted to improve reading culture of students.
• Providing leadership for club.
• Providing mentorship to about 1200 young people who have been impacted by Asaba Reading Club activities.

• Reviewed individual department performance and worked with all to improve processes, procedures and practices.
• Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base, solidify market presence and diversify offerings.
• Enabled revenue generation by pursuing partnerships, sourcing funding and capitalizing on market opportunities.
• Established clear and competitive goals, growth roadmaps and strategic business plans.
• Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
• Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.

• Keeping abreast with developments in the community with a view to having first hand information on any activity / happenings that could compromise peace in the community.
• Reporting such untoward activity to the government through the office of the Secretary to the State Government.

• Helped the Government body to develop programs that will promote peace and unity in the State.
• Facilitated the process of having NGOs (Non- Governmental Organization) partner with the body in human capacity development trainings for youths in Delta State.
• Facilitated the process of having youth bodies and associations in the State have funds allocated to them from the government for communal projects.
• Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
• Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
• Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.