MTN Foundation youth training targets 6,000 Nigerians with ICT and business skills to support entrepreneurship and digital inclusion in seven states and the FCT

MTN Foundation youth training is set to equip 6,000 young entrepreneurs across seven Nigerian states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as part of the seventh phase of its widely acclaimed ICT and Business Skills Training Programme.

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The initiative, aimed at youth aged 18 to 35, focuses on empowering aspiring and existing micro business owners with critical digital and business skills to boost enterprise development and economic resilience.

Beneficiaries will be drawn from Bauchi, Bayelsa, Enugu, Ondo, Plateau, Sokoto, Taraba, and the FCT, with a four-week application window now open.

Those selected will undergo four weeks of blended learning—comprising self-paced modules and live sessions—followed by a week of Masterclasses delivered by leading industry professionals.

Following the training, the top 600 participants will receive equipment grants and business support valued at up to ₦300 million, enabling them to scale their ventures and deepen impact within their communities.

Since launching in 2018, the MTN Foundation youth training programme has already empowered 9,384 entrepreneurs across 22 states, with 500 business owners receiving direct equipment support to boost their operations.

Odunayo Sanya, Executive Director of the MTN Foundation, emphasised the strategic role of the youth in Nigeria’s development:

“We believe in the power of Nigeria’s youth to lead innovation and transformation. Through this programme, we are providing access to the right tools, skills and resources to help young entrepreneurs succeed and make an impact in their communities.”

The Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to digital inclusion, youth empowerment, and sustainable economic development, noting that the initiative targets entrepreneurs running businesses under two years old who are eager to harness the power of technology.

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The seventh phase highlights MTN’s ongoing mission to foster inclusive growth, bridge skill gaps, and build a digitally savvy generation capable of driving nation-building through innovation and entrepreneurship.