Activate Success International Foundation has confirmed a coalition of institutional partners for its 2026 National Youth Entrepreneurship and Empowerment Programme, scheduled to hold in Abuja on Thursday, 18 June 2026.
Themed "Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Courage and Impact," the summit is convened by ASIF founder Mrs Love Idoko Uloko and brings together corporate sponsors, federal government representatives, and business leaders under one platform, targeting youth enterprise development.
Flutterwave serves as lead sponsor for this year's edition, with the fintech company set to present its payments infrastructure and SendApp as part of the summit's digital enterprise focus. Nestlé Nigeria joins as a corporate partner, alongside the Deputy Speaker's Office of the House of Representatives.
Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu will attend as Distinguished Guest of Honour, while NYSC Director General Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu is also listed among expected attendees. Ministers of Women Affairs, Youth Development, and Humanitarian Affairs have equally been invited, signalling the Federal Government's alignment with the programme's objectives.
Panel and fireside sessions will feature Flutterwave co founder and Chief Executive Officer, Olugbenga Agboola, and musician and producer, Cobhams Asuquo, who will address the business of creative enterprise. Fashion entrepreneur Prudent Gabriel, Chief Executive Officer of Prudential Atelier, is also scheduled to share her business journey.
Additional business leaders confirmed for the event include Dr Amos Gbadawole of Crown Luxury Properties, Architect Apeh Harrison Iwodi of Minds and Lines, and Seyi Adekunle of Vodi Tailors.
Over its decade long run, YEEP has functioned as a platform for skills training, mentorship, and capital support, reaching hundreds of thousands of NYSC corps members across the country through its partnership with the scheme. In 2025, ASIF deployed 50 million naira in grants and equipment to entrepreneurs across key sectors.
Performances by Timi Dakolo and Zadok are scheduled for the event, with television host and former Big Brother Africa winner Uti Nwachukwu also expected to appear.
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