Success Stories

NAOWA Division 2 Recognizes The Quest Centre’s Excellence in Leadership and Entrepreneurship Development

The Quest Centre is honoured to receive a formal letter of commendation from the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association, NAOWA Division 2, recognizing our impact in leadership and entrepreneurship development.

This recognition reflects our continued commitment to equipping individuals with the mindset, skills, and practical tools required to lead effectively and build sustainable ventures. Through our programmes, we remain intentional about developing visionary leaders while fostering innovation, enterprise, and capacity building across diverse communities.

Our partnership with NAOWA has been both meaningful and inspiring. Their acknowledgement highlights the transformative outcomes that emerge when mentorship, structured learning, and entrepreneurial development intersect.

A Milestone of Growth: Celebrating the QYLP Cohort 2 Graduation & Year-End Hangout - December 2025

On December 7 2025, The Quest Centre officially marked the successful completion of Cohort 2 of the Quest Leadership Programme for Young Leaders (ages 18–35). The day was a dual celebration—a formal graduation and a year-end hangout that perfectly captured the spirit of our community.

The event brought together Cohort 1 and Cohort 2 for an unforgettable hybrid experience. Whether joining physically or virtually, our young leaders filled the space with high energy, engaging in everything from sharing testimonials, engaging in competitive puzzles and quizzes to spirited dance moments.

Inspiring Mentorship:Our lead mentor, Mrs. Maryann Smatt-Oni delivered a powerful keynote, reinforcing the core values of leadership and the importance of sharpening entrepreneurial thinking.

Meet the Expert Faculty Members of The Quest Centre

Behind every thriving vision are passionate people working with purpose and dedication.

We are proud to introduce our dedicated volunteer faculty members who bring a wealth of experience and expertise to our Quest programs.

Together, our volunteer faculty of experts represent the anchor resources of The Quest Centre, bringing experience and dedication to Quest mission in shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

• ✨ Pearl Young-Itiye – L&D Specialist / Freelance Chief Operating Officer
• ✨ Omololu Layie Ayeni – Chief Superintendent, Code of Conduct Bureau
• ✨ Abibatu Jibril – Marketing Manager, Financial Services Industry
• ✨ Ebrus Benedict Ifiepha – Solution Cloud Architect, Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria
• ✨ Fatima Yahaya, Esq – Legal Counsel, Nile Group

Meet the Steering Team of The Quest Centre

Behind every thriving vision is a team of remarkable people working with passion and purpose.

We’re thrilled to introduce the dedicated minds steering the future of The Quest Centre:

• ✨ Engr. Oni Smatt, Chief Executive Officer: providing strategic oversight to ensure our vision translates into real impact.
• ✨ Adejoh Ibrahim, Chief Operating Officer: driving operations with precision and consistency.
• ✨ Diamond Yayock, Strategy & Business Development: shaping growth and new opportunities.
• ✨ Nneka Ukpe, Process & Compliance Monitoring: ensuring excellence and accountability.
• ✨ Omodion Oni, Human Resources & Administration: building strong structures for people and processes.

Milestone Achievement at The Quest Centre (NCMD/CMD Provisional Accreditation)

Milestone Achievement at The Quest Centre

We are delighted to share that The Quest Centre has received provisional accreditation as a Certified Management Training Organisation by the Nigerian Council for Management Development (NCMD), through the Centre for Management Development (CMD).

This official recognition marks an exciting step forward for The Quest Centre, and brings with it:

• ✅ Legal authority to operate as an approved management training institution in Nigeria
• ✅ Initial government recognition of our commitment to professional excellence
• ✅ A defined pathway to full three-year accreditation, as we prepare for final assessment in the coming months

NAOWA 2 Division / The Quest Centre – Strategic Partnership

We are excited to announce The Quest Centre’s one-year partnership with Nigerian Army Officers' Wives Association (NAOWA) 2 Division, a community-based and non-governmental organization operating in 6 States of Nigeria.

The program includes a structured 6-week training (May 16 – June 20, 2025) and a one-year mentorship support system (commenced May 2025). Key focus areas: employability, leadership, confidence, financial independence, entrepreneurship, and social impact.

Celebration of Successful Completion of Cohort 1 of the Quest Leadership Programme for Young Leaders (18–35)

To celebrate the successful completion of the 10-week Quest Leadership Programme for Young Leaders aged 18–35 years which ran virtually from March 22 to May 24, 2025, a physical graduation hangout was held on June 8, 2025. The purpose of the get-together was to promote team bonding and networking after the programme's conclusion.