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    Empowering Young Nigeria

    Nigeria’s population is the largest in Africa, with 63% under the age of 25, yet over 33% of youth face unemployment. Many are stuck in informal or precarious jobs, and access to quality vocational training remains a critical barrier. Young Africa’s innovative educational model addresses these challenges by providing market-driven skills training and entrepreneurial support, enabling young Nigerians to achieve economic independence and strengthen their communities.

    The situation in numbers

    63%
    of the population is under the age of 25.
    33%
    Estimated youth unemployment rate.
    >40%
    of working poor live below the poverty line. 
    <30%
    of youth have access to higher education or vocational training.

    Affiliate information

    • NameYoung Africa Nigeria
    • Active since2025
    • Young Africa CentresOndo, Lagos, Anambra, FCT-Abuja, Edo and Akwa Ibom
    • TVET Training Digital and ICT, Catering, Fashion/Tailoring and Cosmetology, Agro Processing, Creative skills and Green Skills
    • Integral trainingLife skills, Entrepreneurship and work readiness

    YA in Nigeria

    The Youth Employability Booster initiative tackles youth unemployment in Nigeria by delivering innovative vocational training and entrepreneurial support.

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    YA’s integrated youth development approach

    Young Africa Nigeria delivers Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) directly to underserved communities through mobile outreach. The integrated approach combines life skills, business training, and wellness support to prepare youth for employment or entrepreneurship. Special focus is placed on tailored business development for female-led nano and micro enterprises. TVET is piloted and scaled through franchise business models to ensure broader access and sustainability.

    Adedotun Esan – Project Coordinator

    Sunkanmi Fadoju – Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer

    Valentine Chisom Edoziem – Communications Officer

    Gladys Oremeyi Ehimigbai – Finance Officer

    Young Africa Nigeria

    301B Novare Shared Office

    Wuse Zone 5 FCT Abuja

    ya.nigeria@youngafrica.org

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    Projects

    SUNstainable Youth Empowerment

    According to the World Bank, only 28% of the population has access to electricity, with a stark urban-rural divide, exacerbating the impact of energy shortages. The transformative programme at the Lilayi Centre is designed to address youth unemployment, energy shortages, and environmental needs in Zambia.

    Zambia

    Youth Employability Booster

    The Youth Employability Booster initiative tackles youth unemployment in Nigeria by delivering innovative vocational training and entrepreneurial support.

    Nigeria

    Skills for Youth Resilience Programme (SYRP)

    By promoting sustainable livelihoods in Mozambique and Zimbabwe, the initiative drives meaningful economic growth, social empowerment, and strengthened organizational capacity.

    Zimbabwe