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HCD Partners and Access Bank Empower 1,330 Youths in Lagos Through Entrepreneurship Program

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  • HCD Partners has collaborated with Access Bank to support youth entrepreneurship in Lagos, Nigeria.
  • The initiative, called the Youth Innovation, Enterprise and Livelihood Development (YIELD) program, has empowered 1,330 unemployed and underemployed youths.
  • Participants received training in vocational skills, entrepreneurship, and financial management.

HCD Partners, in collaboration with Access Bank, has launched a significant initiative aimed at fostering youth entrepreneurship in Lagos, Nigeria. The program, known as the Youth Innovation, Enterprise and Livelihood Development (YIELD), has successfully empowered a substantial number of young individuals.

Recently, the YIELD program provided vocational, entrepreneurship, and financial management skills to 1,330 unemployed and underemployed youths across Lagos State. This comprehensive training is designed to equip them with the necessary tools to start and manage their own businesses, thereby creating economic opportunities.

The partnership between HCD Partners and Access Bank underscores a commitment to addressing youth unemployment and promoting sustainable livelihoods within the region. By investing in skill development and entrepreneurial education, the program seeks to build a more robust and dynamic economic future for Lagos's youth.

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Originally published by ThisDay in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.