The 9ja Youth Drive, an initiative by OVL Foundation and Kratos Sustainability Consults, is reshaping youth empowerment in Nigeria by equipping young people with essential vocational, digital, and technical skills.
To date, the programme has trained 1,852 young Nigerians, including 641 in Delta State. Participants receive both skills training and startup kits to launch their own businesses. Top performers in the tech and digital track also stand a chance to win ₦1 million in a national Hackathon.
At a press briefing, Omobolanle Victor-Laniyan, CEO of OVL Foundation and Kratos SCL, shared the initiative's long-term vision and data on its reach. She also announced the age bracket had been expanded to include young widows and vulnerable groups, increasing the range to 18–45 years.
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Pastor Olakunle Siwoniku, representing the Mountain Top Productivity Enhancement Foundation (MTPEF), a strategic partner, called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to scale community impact.
OVL Foundation Chairman, Victor Laniyan, encouraged Nigerian youth to embrace vocational skills as viable paths to success, stressing that entrepreneurship and practical skills can offer sustainable careers beyond formal education.
The 9ja Youth Drive continues to promote entrepreneurship and inclusion, supporting Nigeria's broader efforts to boost youth employment and SME growth.
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