Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, the director, Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), Pan-Atlantic University, Mr. Peter Bankole, said the program is to train 200,000 Nigerian youths, over five years.

“As we train and build their capacity, we will equally support them and at the end of the day, they will create at least another 200,000 jobs,” Bankole said, adding that it is a free training program aimed at promoting employment creation and sustainable livelihoods.

“This program is available to all and is focused on Lagos, Kano, and Kaduna states. Through this program, 40,000 young people will be supported with the resources and learning required to start, grow, and expand their businesses every year for the next five years.

 “The program will also provide support and resources to young people who want to become employable in the creative and agricultural sectors,” he added.

Similarly, the country head of Mastercard Foundation in Nigeria, Chidinma Lawanson, said: “This initiative will prepare and enable young people to pursue their aspirations and create productive livelihoods for themselves and others.”