45. the Youth Entrepreneurship Development Programme
The Youth Entrepreneurship Development Programme aimed at reducing youth unemployment in Nigeria through the provision of a mandatory 4 weeks online & 4-day classroom entrepreneurial skills training to 75 graduates from the MTN Scholars Alumni, and granting small business loans to support 50 of the trained participants. The focus was to ‘Turn it Up’ for 50 participants who demonstrate keen interest in developing their entrepreneurship skills and are willing to be self-employed.
Foundation Portfolio:
Youth Development
Project Partner:
Bank of Industry, Enterprise Development Centre.
Location:
Participant graduate scholars/alumni were selected from various states across the federation, while those approved for loans had their businesses in 12 States of the Federation.
Implementation Period:
2019 – 2020
Impact:
75 graduates from the MTN Scholars Alumni were impacted and small business loans were given to support over 10 of the trained participants.
Expenditure to date:
N133,103,104
Status:
This project is reminiscent of the now completed Youth Skill Development Project, established in 2013. This was also aimed at reducing youth unemployment, through the acquisition of vocational skills.
United Nations Sustainability Goals Alignment:
This project aligned with SDG 4, 8, 9 and 17
46. the Theatre for Schools Initiative
The MTNF-Theatre for Schools Initiative is a drama competition amongst secondary school students, coached and mentored by university students in their locality. Participating schools are adopted by the Foundation as MTN’s Arts & Culture schools. Regional winners participate in a national competition with the overall winners receiving cash prizes. The initiative encouraged creativity and teamwork among secondary school students, boosted arts and culture, rewarded talent and dedication, and increased the students’ confidence for future
opportunities.
Foundation Portfolio:
Youth Development
Project Partner:
The respective Secondary Schools.
Location:
The Creative Arts Departments of three public tertiary institutions: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State; University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State; and University of Ibadan, Oyo State
Implementation Period:
2019 (Once)
Impact:
12 secondary schools participated, with an estimated 1,600 participating in the intervention.
Expenditure to date:
N90,000,000
United Nations Sustainability Goals Alignment:
This project aligned with SDG 4, 8, 9 and 17
47. the Anti-Substance Abuse Programme
The MTNF-Anti-Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP) creates awareness about substance abuse and reducing the rate of first-time and habitual abuse of drugs and narcotic substances among Nigerian youth between the ages of 10 and 25 years. This programme aims to address substance abuse in Nigeria through a multifaceted
approach. It creates awareness, advocates for change, engages stakeholders, and empowers the community. By promoting healthy lifestyles among youth and providing education, the programme empowers young people to make informed decisions and avoid harmful behaviours. Ultimately, this contributes to long-term societal benefits by reducing drug-related issues such as crime, health problems, and social instability.
Foundation Portfolio:
National Priority
Project Partner:
NDLEA, UNODC, Businessday, HipTV, MTVBase, NETng
Location:
Lagos, Bauchi, Kano, Rivers, FCT, Imo, Oyo, FCT, Delta, Gombe, Kaduna, Edo, Nasarawa, Enugu, Katsina, and
Adamawa State
Implementation Period:
2019 – to date
Impact:
Several millions reached via advocacy walks, quiz competitions, Teachers Training on drug/substance abuse,
stakeholders’ conferences and online campaigns.
Expenditure to date:
N614,424,983
United Nations Sustainability Goals Alignment:
This project aligned with SDG 3, 4, and 17