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About The Afara Initiative
The Afara Initiative is a social enterprise that seeks to develop future-fit graduates at scale, by partnering with various actors in the human and economic development value chain – universities, government, and corporations. We enable this through innovative teaching and learning methodologies, strong support networks and systems, and real-world professional experiences.
Discover Our Programs
Through our programs, we develop a network of highly educated, highly skilled and globally relevant entrepreneurial leaders who will work to develop a globally-competitive Nigerian economy.
The Bridge
Our flagship program is a selective fellowship that identifies and develops change-makers to build Nigeria’s leadership capacity across sectors. The fellowship begins with a four-week intensive bootcamp followed by trainings, mentorship, and access to opportunities to forge a successful leadership journey.
The Pathway
We collaborate with higher education institutions to match the supply and demand sides of Nigeria’s job market by enabling graduates to be ready for both existing and ‘future-of-work’ opportunities across sectors. The Pathway is delivered to enrolled university students alongside their core disciplines.
Our Reach
700+
Students impacted to date
5000+
Applications received across programs
115+
Universities represented by students in our network
What our Fellows and Partners Say About our Programs
Dr Babatunde Akanji
I have noticed significant changes in our students since the beginning of the Entrepreneurial Leadership Program at Elizade. Students are developing mindsets and essential skills to lead themselves, engage with others, and be entrepreneurial thinkers. The most intriguing part of the course is the model of delivery, especially the emphasis on experiential learning. It has also been a transformative experience for Elizade faculty facilitating learning.
Dr Babatunde Akanji
Samuel Adewole
The Bridge Program has been an inflection point in my life. It certainly was the trigger that helped me begin my entrepreneurial journey. The practical experiences gave me the confidence to take action like never before. I would recommend this program to anyone that is interested in being a leader or an entrepreneur. The Bridge Program is certainly the catalyst they need to get started on their individual journey
Samuel Adewole
Glory Iyke
I have learned a lot about leadership, business, and entrepreneurship in the Entrepreneurial Leadership Program at Elizade University. I have learned to think critically, to get to the root cause of a problem, effectively gather relevant information, interview various people and drive towards a solution. I have also increased my interpersonal skills, especially my ability to empathize with others
Glory Iyke
Daniel Osineye
I have always wanted to do something truly impactful with my life but I did not know how and where to start. My experience at The Bridge Program helped me question my mental models, increased my self-confidence, and stirred me up to do more as well as giving me access to a network of highly driven young people like me.
Daniel Osineye
Our Blog
Faith, On Her TBP 2021 Experience: “Miracles And The WTMG Class Of 2021″
Marvel, On His TBP 2021 Experience: “What Next”
Mary’s TBP 2021 Experience: “On Becoming More, Securing Opportunities & The TBP Effect”
Tobi’s TBP 2021 Experience: “NUC should take a cue from The Bridge Program”
Charles’ TBP 2021 Experience; “The Circle of Influence that works: The Bridge”
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