The Challenge
One in every five of the world’s out-of-school children is in Nigeria. UNICEF


AT KITA WE BELIEVE
A better future for the youth of Nigeria
love of soccer, Teamwork & competition
commitment to quality education
embracing modern technology



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Passion.
Dedication.
Excellence.
"KITA's mission is to train, educate, and mold talented youth to excel on the soccer field and the classroom by establishing an academy that develops future leaders who are compassionate, ethical, and disciplined.”
Paul Kato, Founder & President
Kato International Training Academy
Meet the Team

Paul Kato
Founder & President
Born in Kwoi, Nigeria, Paul Kato attended primary school in Kwoi before moving around from Trinity Christian Academy in Dallas, Texas, to Rift Valley Academy in Nairobi, Kenya, and finally to Hillcrest Academy, back in Nigeria. Mr. Kato graduated from Spring Arbor University and pursued a few different paths before becoming a high school teacher. His background, love of soccer, and passion for education passed down from his parents inspired KITA. The power of education changed his life and he hopes the same to be true for every child who will attend KITA.


Bature S. Likoro
Co-Founder & Vice-President
Born in Kaduna State Bature S. Likoro received a diploma in Business Administration from Kaduna Polytechnic. He served in the Kaduna State public service teaching business education and accounting at the secondary school level. He went on to serve in a number of position prior to founding his own engineering company in 2000. In 2005, his ventures expanded to include running a transport company. Throughout his life Mr. Likoro has been an advocate for education and a confident voice advocating for the youth of Nigeria. He is married with 3 children and currently supports much of the on-going day to day work at KITA.

"Whenever one hears of Africa it always seems to be a negative news story. At KITA we hope to develop an institution Africans can be proud of; that can in some way give children dignity and hope that translates to a better tomorrow."
Vice President Likoro Bature

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