Silicon Valley Nigeria partners with NYSC to boost youth empowerment
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Silicon Valley Nigeria Economic Development (SV-NED Inc. USA/SV-NED Energy Ltd) has inaugurated a partnership with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to drive economic growth and youth empowerment.
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They instituted a Project Implementation Committee (PIC) to oversee empowerment of small business growth, skills development, and job creation in Nigeria.
This is good news for the Youth Corp members, as the challenge of job search after the one-year service to the fatherland will be reduced drastically.
And this also provides support to entrepreneurial Corp members who might be looking for opportunities like this to grow their business.
This partnership was made known by the Chairman of SV-NED Inc. USA/SV-NED Energy Ltd, HRH Queen Mother Amb. Amina Temitope Labinjo Ajayi, also known as “Mama Diaspora”, during a ceremony held in Abuja.
According to thenationonline, she described the partnership as a milestone aimed at empowering Nigerian youth and fostering national unity.
In her words, “The inauguration of this committee is a strategic step toward achieving national goals. The partnership aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu, as it focuses on initiatives such as the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Conversion Centre and affordable housing projects.”
They also included initiatives such as the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Conversion Centre and affordable housing project to support SMEs and economic growth.
In reaction to this development, the Director-General of NYSC, ably represented by the Director of Legal Services, expressed gratitude for the collaboration and further stated that it will benefit corp members even beyond the basic level as well as equip them with knowledge about the oil and gas sector.
What to know about Silicon Valley Nigeria Economic Development
Silicon Valley-Nigerian Economic Development (SV-NED) Inc. is an organisation that is geared towards economic growth by bridging the technological and entrepreneurial ecosystems of Silicon Valley and Nigeria.
It was established in 2016 by Denise Ajayi Williams and her mother, Mrs. Temitope Ajayi. SV-NED focuses on creating opportunities for Nigerian entrepreneurs, recent graduates, and women in technology and engineering.
It has great initiatives such as educational programs for learning and skill development and partnerships with NYSC for youth empowerment and ICT certifications.
As part of President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to create one million jobs for young people over the next four years, the Nigerian government has launched a $200 million global philanthropy initiative in Silicon Valley.
