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About & history

SkillUp NextGen Initiative is a non-governmental organization dedicated to empowering kids,
teens and youths in Nigeria with skills, knowledge, and values to succeed in their careers,
entrepreneurship, leadership, and service to society.

To become a leading youth development organization, equipping kids, teens and youths with skills, knowledge, and values to succeed in their careers, entrepreneurship, leadership, and service to society.

a. Empowerment: We believe in empowering young people to take control of their lives and futures.

b. Innovation: We encourage creativity, innovation, and out-of-the-box thinking.

c. Excellence: We strive for excellence in all our programs and activities.

d. Integrity: We operate with transparency, honesty, and integrity.

e. Collaboration: We believe in partnerships and collaborations to achieve our goals.

f. Impact: We measure our success by the positive impact we have on young people’s lives.

g. Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity: DE&I is at the center of what we are doing.

To provide innovative skill development programs, mentorship, and resources, empowering young people to reach their full potential and make a positive impact in their communities.

Team members

The talented team
behind our services

Meet our dedicated team members who work tirelessly to fulfill our mission and make a positive impact.

Organization journey

Our evolutionary path

Tracing our journey from grassroots beginnings to global influence, see how we've evolved to create sustainable change worldwide.

Hello world!

Inception

Our humble beginnings started with a vision to address pressing social issues through community partnerships.

Founded - 2005

Stage 1

Growing support

Expansion

With growing support, we expanded our reach, launching impactful programs and initiatives to empower more lives.

Growth - 2010

Stage 2

Sustainability

Innovation

Embracing innovation, we leveraged technology and sustainable practices to enhance program effectiveness.

Transformation - 2015

Stage 3

Lasting change

Global Impact

Today, we proudly stand as a global force for positive change, collaborating with partners worldwide to create meaningful impact.

Influence - Present

Stage 4

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