The Niger State Government, in partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) and the MasterCard Foundation, has launched the online Transforming Nigerian Youth Program (TNY).
This initiative aims to train 10,000 youths, particularly women, in financial literacy and entrepreneurship skills.
Hauwa Bako, the Special Adviser to the Niger State Governor on the Social Investment Programme (SIP) and the Focal Person for the National Social Investment Programme (N-SIP), announced the registration launch during an event with stakeholders in Minna.
She explained that the program is designed to equip youths with essential skills in business management and financial literacy.
Bako further emphasized that the program aims to transform mindsets, enhance employability, and develop management capacities for young entrepreneurs.
“The program is designed for young female entrepreneurs and aspiring businesswomen offering both online and in-person training sessions to foster entrepreneurial skills to succeed.
“The program provide 60 per cent online and 40 per cent offline training, targeting 80 per cent young female and 40 per cent male entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 35,” she said.
According to her, the online training is open to all Nigerlites, and interested persons can register via the link: bit.ly/tny25niger.
She said benefits of the program include business growth and mentorship, business registration and branding support, job placement and entrepreneurship linkages, and certification.
In her remarks,the Hon. Commissioner for Micro Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME), Mrs. Elizabeth Shaba noted that the program does not include starter packs, business grants, or loans.
Also speaking, Halima Rabiu from EDC, explained that the program is 100 per cent online, and participants can learn at their own pace.
“The courses are easy to understand, and we have community physical learning for the state government to bring the women together to learn through zones,” she said.
Similarly, Olawale Anifowose, Director Programs and Partnerships, disclosed that the program is for 10,000 women entrepreneurs in Niger State, focusing on micro-enterprises for women who are already in business.
“The program promises to build on past successes, offering an enhanced curriculum that covers critical areas such as business planning, financial management, marketing, and digital skills,” he said.
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