Lightforce Scholars Academy International LIGHTFORCE SCHOLARS ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL ABOUT US LIGHT FORCE SCHOLARS ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL is owned and operated by DEREKSON LIMITED, a foremost multidisciplinary international construction and consulting firm. It was incorporated in 1992 as a limited liability company in Nigeria and has grown from a modest beginning to become a major construction and consulting firm providing a comprehensive range of integrated engineering, management, environmental and infrastructural services, in the building and natural environment throughout the world. LIGHT FORCE SCHOLARS ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL is an Educational Academy and Research Center primarily established to provide educational and research assistance to students, academia, institutions and the general public in Nigeria and sub Saharan Africa. Derekson Organization has just completed the construction of a state of the art Headquarter facility in Abuja, Nigeria. This city host notable institutions in Nigeria. Partnership Plans 1
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LIGHTFORCE SCHOLARS ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL
ABOUT US
LIGHT FORCE SCHOLARS ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL is owned and operated by DEREKSON LIMITED, a foremost multidisciplinary international construction and consulting firm.
It was incorporated in 1992 as a limited liability company in Nigeria and has grown from a modest beginning to become a major construction and consulting firm providing a comprehensive range of integrated engineering, management, environmental and infrastructural services, in the building and natural environment throughout the world.
LIGHT FORCE SCHOLARS ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL is an Educational Academy and Research Center primarily established to provide educational and research assistance to students, academia, institutions and the general public in Nigeria and sub Saharan Africa.
Derekson Organization has just completed the construction of a state of the art Headquarter facility in Abuja, Nigeria. This city host notable institutions in Nigeria.
The LightForce Academy is also registered in Nigeria with the Corporate Affairs Commission. LightForce Academy is being put together primarily for public good. The Board of directors of the academy comprises of some notable Nigerian academia and public administrators committed to providing quality higher education and research in Nigeria.
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Vision
To be a World-Class Academy that is engaged in providing quality education in Nigeria and beyond.
Mission
To establish a Higher Education and Research Centre of Excellence in Nigeria by partnering with World top Universities to build human capacity across all sectors, particularly Business, Science, Medicine, Technology and Energy for the development of Nigeria and Nigerians.
Values
To serve as exponent of unrestricted access and acquisition of knowledge, innovation and leadership skill development. An educated, knowledgeable Nigeria whose young men and women development is enhanced through equitable access to Education, character and learning, Political awareness, Social integration, and Economic emancipation opportunities while fulfilling their life ambitions.
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Governing Board
Dr. (Engr) Humphrey Edereka-Great is the Team Leader (Africa) at TeshmontPower Consultant Inc and Managing Director/CEO of Derekson Limited, an ISO-9001-2015 certified organization. The partner organization has delivered creditably in the global supply chain, in rendering top quality global standard services to its stakeholders.
Dr. Great has had a broad and exciting work experience and career in both private and public sectors of the Nigerian economy. His experience is interspersed with international agencies, enterprise management and multiple portfolio management capabilities, which
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has enabled him to deliver to best practices in the industry. Dr Great is an expert in Transaction Advisory and Equity Management matters. He has successfully managed several World Banks financed projects. He current manages AFD financed energy projects in Abuja, Nigeria and other large-scale donor agencies financed projects.
Dr. Great holds a Doctorate Degree in Project Management from Walden University, USA. Dr. Great also holds a Master of Philosophy Degree in Electric Power System Planning and Operations from The University of Science and Technology Port-Harcourt, Nigeria. Dr Great also has an MBA in Marketing Management from Lagos State University, Nigeria.
An astute businessman and an engineering professional, Dr. Great is an experienced Energy System Expert, a Prolific Project Manager and an Engineering Consultant. Dr. Great is the Team leader of Teshmont-Derekson Consortium saddled with the responsibility to midwife the FUPRE’s Energy Modular Refinery prototype project to be located in Warri in Nigeria’s Niger Delta. Dr. Great is also a Chattered Engineer, a chattered Industry Regulator and a Fellow of Nigeria Society of Engineer (FNSE). He is also a member of Nigeria Institute of Management and the Chattered Institute of Marketing.
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Mrs. Angela Great Edereka: Vice- President, Derekson Limited
She is the financial controller of Derekson. She is an enthusiastic Real Estate Manager with over 27 years proven success in all aspects of Property Management. She has a “can do” attitude with the unique ability to motivate others to achieve their best. Customer focused manager, dedicated to creating win-win scenarios between the residents and property owners with demonstrated performance in increasing leasing activity and occupancy. Angela holds a Bachelors of Technology in Property management and Masters in Public Administration and a strong knowledge of systems.
Mr.Charles Oboh- Lead Consultant, Aromag Consult U.S.APartnership Plans 5
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Mr. Emesakoru Enifome- International Linkages & Partnerships Consultant
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To achieve these, the following Goals and Objectives have been designed:
General Objectives
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1. We have a State-of-the-Art Complex that will accommodate the takeoff academy and research center located at the high brow city of Abuja- Nigeria
2. Lecture and Conference Rooms. We have lecture rooms and an ultra-modern world class conference rooms with lecture delivery aids to serves as take-off point
Additionally, weseek to:3. Develop leaders in society or industry who hold credible
expertise in the frontier of Management, Business, Science, Academics and Technology.
4. To produce scholars with broad perspectives, high level of autonomy and communication ability, through its systematic advanced continuing professional development courses.
5. Contribute to Nigerian societies with research outcomes, create a Centre of excellence for advancement of empirical work for solving problems of our country Nigeria and develop to new fields through a variety of applied empirical research studies.
6. Strengthen the theoretical bases of comparative studies in Nigeria education, science and technology and to apply those understandings to policy and implementation framework in Nigeria and other comparable societal settings.
7. To promote Nigeria teaching and cross-disciplinary research in education, science and technology; to facilitate research publications; network with other professionals and professional organizations; and
8. To support research students, organize conferences, workshops and meetings and being a resource to national policy makers between Foreign Countries and Nigeria
Short Term Objectives
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1. To build and operate a permanent State-of-the-Art Academy and Research Center to serve the mission outline above by 2019;
2. To furnish and stock the State-of-the-Art Academy and Research Center with hard cover books, Journals and other related materials;
3. To set up an e-Library System, using a remote Intranet system to meet the needs of an e-Library
4. To allocate a section of the research center to serve as center for public tests includingGRE, TOEFL,SAT- 1, SAT- 11, GMAT, and other educational online examinations;
5. To partner with World top Universities and Research Centers to execute its International Exchange Programmefor scholars between Nigeria and other Continents
6. To partner with Foreign Universities to serve as a local outlet open university system in Nigeria. This relationship is intended to lead to the setting up of the targeted University in Nigeria working in a Collaborative relationship with LIGHTFORCE SCHOLARS ACADEMY.
7. To register with Foreign Libraries, Scholarly bodies and Research Centres and participate in conferences and seminars on research advancements;
8. To register with American Chamber of Commerce, and to obtain an IRS tax deductible status;
9. To partner with global initiatives, such as Clinton Global Initiative, Ford Foundation, New York, Chevron–Texaco Foundation, Houston Texas, Mobil oil Foundation, Coca-Cola International Foundation, and Bill & Melinda Gates with other Foundations for initial project funding in the post construction period;
10. To serve as a point of information dissemination to all university Libraries in Nigeria. We will serve as Central University to facilitate inter scholars exchange programs in Nigeria with other foreign Universities.
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11. The Academy will compile resources to support not only the entrepreneurs but also their mentors and planners in realizing the common goal of setting up world-class technology companies for Nigeria, including Oil and Gas resources; Maritime, ICT, and renewable energy systems.
12. The Academy plans to have an in-house resource person specialized in building, mining and providing information resources relevant to technology entrepreneurs. Technology resources will be focused on emerging technology areas in chemical sciences, biological sciences, materials sciences, Agriculture, environment, Oil and Gas;
13. To be a One-Stop Shop for relevant information. In particular, inspirational and education books for entrepreneurs and technologists, patent databases, industry and market information databases, information relating to standards (e.g., ASTM, ISO etc.) and regulations (FDA, GMP etc.), in-house databases on local and regional resources;
14. To runtraining programs to inform and educate technologists and entrepreneurs on information sources available and how to use that information. Information resources will support several training programs and workshops that Venture Center plans to run for technologists and entrepreneurs.
15. To serve as a point of reference and information on International funding for NGOs, Resource for International Conferences and workshops for University Academia, provide evaluation services for International funding projects between other continents and Nigeria.
16. To build in-house databases to meet information needs of technology entrepreneurs. This is likely to include databases of business mentors, financiers, suppliers, customers, service providers. This database will be similar to the United States Duns and Bradstreet to meet the Nigerian Industrial needs;
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Long Term Goals
1. The long-term goal of this project is to develop a Center of academic research and excellence and to further develop a full-blown University built and designed using a foreign University Curriculum/Model in Nigeria.
2. To achieve this long-term goal, on the short term, we plan to attract a top foreign University, to Nigeria, first as a partner to the LightForce Academy and Research Center;
3. Second, to set up a branch campus of the targeted top foreign Universityin Nigeria, and finally, as a full blown independent Nigerian University with State-of-the-Art learning and research facilities.
LIGHTFORCE SCHOLARS ACADEMIC PROGRAMS/ SCHOOLS
1. Early Years Foundation Stage
The Early Years Foundation Phase, where youngest students join us to start their educational life journey
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Our EYFS programme is an excellent foundation for learning. We follow the revised Oversea education Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, providing a curriculum full of activities, themes and real-life experiences that motivate the children and provide a solid base for their future academic learning and development.
Children from Pre-Nursery to Reception, engage in learning that follows broad themes throughout the year. The emphasis at Nursery age is on- going learning through direct experience, with a focus on play-based activities.
In Reception class, although ‘hands on’ activities are very much part of every school day, this is the year when children learn to read and write. We use the Letters Sounds Programme from Phase 1 (Nursery) to Phase 4 (Reception) as the core of our Literacy Curriculum.
Children are challenged and supported by class teachers, teaching assistants and specialist teachers in Music, Art, PE, Library, ICT and French, to ensure they are provided with the enriching experiences that match a full range of talents and abilities.
2. Primary School
The Primary School’s is a strong sense of family and community, so we recognize that the personal development of pupils, spiritually, morally, socially and culturally as playing a significant part in their ability to contribute to community cohesion. We therefore aim to provide an education system for students with opportunities to explore and develop their own values and beliefs, spiritual awareness, high standards of personal behavior, a positive caring attitude towards other people, an understanding of their social and cultural traditions and an appreciation of the diversity and richness of other cultures.
3. Secondary School
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The LightForce Scholars Academy Secondary School offer an inclusive, academically challenging and selective, co-educational Oversea-style Day and Boarding school education to Local, National and International students from Years 7 to 11.
4. One-Year A level course
This course is for exceptionally able students who have achieved a minimum of 5 As or A*s especially in the subjects they wish to offer at A levels.
On this course a student:Take the LIGHT FORCE SCHOLARS ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL Leadership CourseStudy three A level subjects in one yearTake A level examinations in three subjects at the end of the year.
Two-Year A level course
This course is for students who have appropriate IGCSEs or equivalent qualifications.
On this course a student:Take the LIGHT FORCE SCHOLARS ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL Leadership CourseStudy four AS level subjects in Year OneContinue to study three of your AS subjects at A level in Year TwoTake A level examinations in three subjects at the end of Year Two.
Available Subjects at A- levels
All subjects are available as two-year courses; many are available as one-year courses.
The Oversea Pathway is for students who have appropriate IGCSEs or equivalent qualifications.
On this course, students will:- Take the LIGHT FORCE SCHOLARS ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL Leadership Course- Choose either of the A level programs or foundation pathway- Study and take SAT 1 & TOEFL examinations- Study and take SAT 11 examinations for admission into specific courses at any foreign Universities.
- The students also receive one-on-one counseling and support with university applications, as well as visa counseling.
6. Foundation Programmes
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LIGHT FORCE SCHOLARS ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL is the only higher education center in West Africa to be accredited by top foreign Universities. The Foundation Programme provide students a pathway for entry into any foreign University undergraduate programs stress free.
In addition, The Foundation Programme provides a pathway to all other foreign Universities that are accredited by their country Educational bodies.
Students also have the opportunity to enroll into Undergraduate programs offered at any university abroad, or they can choose to remain in Africa and study at other foreign based partnering universities.
7. Undergraduate Courses
LFSAI Nigeria offer a wide range of undergraduate courses. courses will be completed across a three-year time period and will be taught by an academically acclaimed faculty from across other continents and Africa.
The institution promote independent study amongst students to allow them to develop key decision-making skills in preparation for their entry into the working world.
Staff are always readily available for one to one tutorials and discussions in addition to timetabled lectures. Our students receive a hands - on experience across all their degree programs, and regularly provided with the opportunity to gain work experience across with leading companies in their respective programs.
All our programs allow students to transfer to our Partnering Universities should they wish to complete their studies at our parent campus.
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Engineering
Law
Sciences
Art & Design
Computing & IT
Business
Hospitality & Culinary Arts
Social Sciences
Health Sciences
Mass Communication
Biotechnology & Life Sciences
8. Post Graduates/ Professional and Corporate Education for Working Professionals
We understand the need for capacity building and professional development in West African and Nigeria context. Our tailor-made and stock courses are designed for the sub-region.
We deliver education and training courses to industry, government agencies and other organizations that are specifically relevant to local demands and requirements. Our courses are drawn on global practices and knowledge designed with attention to indigenous forces and dynamics.
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We develop and deliver programs and courses that are uniquely and specifically designed for individual organizations.
Demography of Location:
Abuja is the capital city of Nigeria. We are strategically located in the center of the country within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). It is a planned city and was built mainly in the 1980s, replacing the country's most populous city of Lagos as the capital on 12 December 1991
At the 2006 census, the city of Abuja had a population of 776,298, making it one of the ten most populous cities in Nigeria. According to the United Nations, Abuja grew by 139.7% between 2000 and 2010, making it the fastest growing city in the world. As of 2015, the city is experiencing an annual growth of at least 35%, retaining its position as the fastest-growing city on the African continent and one of the fastest-growing in the world.Abuja has witnessed a huge influx of people into the city; the growth has led to the emergence of satellite towns, such as Karu Urban Area, Suleja, Gwagwalada, Lugbe, Kuje and smaller settlements towards which the planned city is sprawling. The unofficial metropolitan area of Abuja has a population of over three million, making it the fourth largest metropolitan area in Nigeria, surpassed only by Lagos, Kano and Ibadan. As at 2016, the metropolitan area of Abuja was estimated at six million persons, placing it behind Lagos, as the most populous metro area. The city has a large and growing immigrant community comprising mainly of nationals from the ECOWAS sub-region. The city has been undergoing a rapid pace of physical development over the last fifteen years.
Major religious sites include the Nigerian National Mosque and the Nigerian National Christian Centre. The city is served by the Nnamdi
Azikiwe International Airport. Abuja is known for being one of the few purpose-built capital cities in Africa, as well as being one of the wealthiest and the most peaceful city.
Abuja is Nigeria's administrative and political center. It is also a key capital on the African continent due to Nigeria's geo-political influence in regional affairs. Abuja is also a conference center and hosts various meetings annually, such as the 2003 Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting and the 2014 World Economic Forum (Africa) meetings. Abuja share close boundaries with other states of Nasarawa, Niger and Kogi and also hosts various Universities and International top secondary schools e.g.
Who the Academy Caters for
Students and Academics in all the 36 States of Nigeria Colleges in all 36 States of Nigeria Oil and Gas Companies Operating in Nigeria Mining and Solid Minerals’ Entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Nigerian Stock Exchange, Market and industry reports, surveys
and information Commercial Banks Operating in Nigeria Scholarly/Professional Bodies in Nigeria Entrepreneurship and venture development; Technology and innovation management Guides for nuts-and-bolts issues relating to company formation,
operations, locals rules-regulations-registrations, etc. Embassies Ministries, Departments, Agencies with Parastatal
