The MTN Y’ellopreneur Initiative was designed to reduce unemployment and advance the development of women through capacity building and Entrepreneurship. Recipients received training in accounting and book
keeping, tax compliance, online marketing and other digital skills. Business loan/grants and advisory support services are also provided to purchase the required equipment for their respective businesses.

 Foundation Portfolio:

Youth Development

Project Partner:

Bank of Industry (BOI) Enterprise Development Centre – Pan Atlantic University at Lagos Business School.

Location:

36 states and the FCT

Implementation Period:

2020 (Once)

Impact:

4,711 female entrepreneurs trained.
50 of the trained, received equipment loans.

Status:

In a long tradition of upskilling our communities for economic empowerment, this initiative trains the recipients to operate effectively in today’s digital world. It is also another initiative that targets women, in order to give them equal opportunities in business.

Expenditure to date:

N407,818,600

Status:

In a long tradition of upskilling our communities for economic empowerment, this initiative trains the recipients to operate effectively in today’s digital world. It is also another initiative that targets women, in order to give them equal opportunities in business.

United Nations Sustainability Goals Alignment:
This project aligned with SDG 1, 4, 5, 8, 9 and 17