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Back to School 2023: Journalist Zita Atangche Innovates, Offers Free Hair Cut, Learning Materials to Pupils, Students

By Ngenwie Azeh

Journalist Atangche Zita has carried out an uncommon back to school campaign in
her Nkwen Community. The Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of New Breed Africa Foundation on Thursday 31 August 2023 held a special event targeting over 200 orphans and less privileged at the Nkwen Palace in preparation for the new school year.
Zita Atangche
Atangche Zita speaking at the event 

Apart from distributing school materials including books, bags, pens, pencils, Atangche Zita added a special activity. Her foundation together with Soft Touch
Foundation and 237 Celebrity Barber offered free hair cut services to those in need.
Barbers shaving at back to school event 

For several hours, the professional barbers present gave the children an all fresh
look.
Also special this year was the presence of the Fon of Nkwen who used the moment
to congratulate Atangche Zita for all what she is doing for the less privileged and the
Nkwen community. HRH Fon Azehfor III used the event to continuously encourage the education of the girl child as well as the need for technical-industrial and vocational education
Some beneficiaries after receiving their school materials 
Cross section of beneficiaries
HRH Fon Azehfor III addressing the event 




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