The Rise and Thrive Young Entrepreneurs Acceleration Programme has been launched in Abuja as a strategic initiative to empower youth-led startups and stimulate Nigeria's economy through job creation and innovation.
Organized by the De-Nexus Center in collaboration with the African School of Economics, the programme is designed to support emerging entrepreneurs with training, mentorship, pitch opportunities, and access to funding networks.
Speaking at the launch, De-Nexus founder Gloria Akobundu emphasized the importance of creating a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem to reduce dependency on government jobs and unlock economic prosperity. The initiative aims to equip young innovators with practical tools and connect them with experts in law, finance, and technology.
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Project Coordinator Matthew Obono described Rise and Thrive as both an incubation and acceleration platform to help young entrepreneurs turn viable ideas into scalable businesses.
Industry leaders at the event, including BuyPower Nigeria's Co-founder Oladipo Asehinde, echoed the need for government and private sector collaboration in providing better infrastructure, tax incentives, and financing access to early-stage businesses.
The programme will run in phases and is expected to significantly enhance Nigeria's startup landscape, contributing to GDP growth and sustainable employment.
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