Transforming Nigerian Youths Program for Young Nigerians

The Transforming Nigerian Youths Program aims to create a network of entrepreneurial and managerial change-makers specifically youths and women across the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector in Nigeria.

Nigerian Host/Sponsor(s) – Young Africa Works-Mastercard Foundation in partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre, Pan-Atlantic University.

EDC is teaming up with the Foundation to build the capacity of 40,000 MSMEs with a special focus on agriculture and creative sectors especially women-led businesses in Nigeria. The training will be delivered via EDC’s online learning platform and IVR( Interactive Voice Response) to enable all learners to take part in the lessons on the go wherever they are.

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Objectives

• To completely transform the mindset of youths in Nigeria to become more entrepreneurial, and to equip them to be self-employed or job creators.
• To create market access and provide support services to existing business owners especially those being run by young people.

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Benefits

•  Personalized Plan for your Business Growth

• Opportunity for rewards such as Free Website Design, Google my Business profile

• Free Access to the market

• One-on-One Advisory Services

• Free Data to browse for the training

• A chance to participate in sector-specific Competitions

• Access to Information on Funding Opportunities

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The program is for the youths (age 18-35 years) resident in any of the 36 States of Nigeria with a business or an idea.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be Nigerian youth who is in Micro, Small, and Medium Scale enterprise. Also, it must be in the agricultural and creative sectors of the Nigerian economy.
• Applicants must be available for an online training session. EDC’s online learning platform and Interactive Voice Response will be the strategy for learning
• Applicants must demonstrate a strong passion for the MSMEs sector in Nigeria. Also, bringing change to the sector must be their priority.

How to apply

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Transforming Nigerian Youths Program