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KingMakers and Afara Initiative Train 2026 Bridge Fellowship Participants in Leadership

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  • KingMakers is sponsoring the Afara Initiative’s Bridge Fellowship 2026 and will help train young leaders in Nigeria.
  • The programme will use workshops, mentoring and practical projects to develop leadership and critical-thinking skills.
  • Both organizations said the partnership will expand the fellowship’s reach and support contributions to Nigeria’s development.

KingMakers and the Afara Initiative are preparing the 2026 participants in The Bridge Fellowship for a leadership programme that begins in August.

The partnership marks the fourth time KingMakers has served as title sponsor. The sports and digital entertainment company said its support would help the fellowship expand its reach and strengthen its programme for young leaders selected for the initiative.

We are thrilled to partner with The Afara Initiative for a 4th time as the title sponsor for The Bridge Fellowship and are excited to welcome the newest fellows.

· Gossy UkanwokeThe KingMakers managing director announced the company’s continued sponsorship of the fellowship.

The fellowship’s curriculum will focus on leadership skills, critical thinking and a deeper understanding of wider socioeconomic trends. Workshops, mentoring sessions and real-world projects will prepare participants to address challenges in their communities.

“We are thrilled to partner with The Afara Initiative for a 4th time as the title sponsor for The Bridge Fellowship and are excited to welcome the newest fellows,” said Gossy Ukanwoke, KingMakers’ managing director. “At KingMakers, we believe in the power of technology and education to drive positive change. By supporting The Bridge Fellowship, we are investing in the future leaders of Nigeria, empowering them with the skills and knowledge needed to create a brighter future for our country.”

At KingMakers, we believe in the power of technology and education to drive positive change. By supporting The Bridge Fellowship, we are investing in the future leaders of Nigeria, empowering them with the skills and knowledge needed to create a brighter future for our country.

· Gossy UkanwokeHe explained why KingMakers is supporting the leadership programme.

Afara Initiative founder and chief executive Lara Rabiu said the partnership would allow the organization to reach more young leaders. “This partnership will enable us to scale our impact and reach more young leaders than ever before. With KingMakers’ backing, we are confident that the 2026 cohort will achieve great success and make significant contributions to Nigeria’s growth and development.”

The organizations described the collaboration as an example of private-sector involvement in social change and corporate social responsibility in Nigeria.

This partnership will enable us to scale our impact and reach more young leaders than ever before. With KingMakers’ backing, we are confident that the 2026 cohort will achieve great success and make significant contributions to Nigeria’s growth and development.

· Lara RabiuThe Afara Initiative founder and CEO described the expected impact of the sponsorship.
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