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By Zika Bobby
The 9ja Youth Drive initiative, a pioneering program launched by OVL Foundation and Kratos Sustainability Consults, is revolutionizing the landscape of youth empowerment in Nigeria. This initiative is designed to equip young Nigerians aged 18-45 with the vital vocational, digital, and technical skills needed to thrive in today’s fast-paced world.
The initiative has successfully trained 1,852 young people nationwide, with 641 beneficiaries specifically in Delta State.
The beneficiaries of this program are not only gaining invaluable skills but also receiving startup resources and materials to kickstart their vocational pursuits Moreover, those who excel in the digital and tech-skills training will have the chance to win N1 million prize money in the upcoming Hackathon.
Speaking at a press briefing to officially unveil the “9ja Youth Drive” initiative and provide a comprehensive update on its impactful progress in empowering young Nigerians, Chief Executive Officer for OVL Foundation and Kratos SCL, Omobolanle Victor-Laniyan, presented a data-driven overview of the initiative, detailing its long-term vision and the strategic decision to expand the participant age range to 18-45 years, ensuring the inclusion of vulnerable groups such as young widows.
Coordinator of the faith-based Mountain Top Productivity Enhancement Foundation (MTPEF), Pastor Olakunle Siwoniku, introduced its crucial role as a key strategic partner in the initiative and emphasized the imperative need for increased collaboration among organizations to amplify impact across communities.
In his remarks Chairman of OVL Foundation, Victor Laniyan, urged young Nigerians to rethink the belief that academic study is the only route to success, advocating for vocational skills as a powerful and viable alternative for career advancement.
