Samsung Empowers More Nigerian Youths

Last week, over 53 youths graduated from the After School Development Center (AGDC) after participating in a four-week Samsung powered Real Dreams programme, where they had undergone employability training.

The International Youth Foundation (IYF), in partnership with Samsung Electronics, rolled out the programme in February this year as part of the company’s corporate social responsibility commitment in the region.

The “Real Dreams” program aims to increase economic activity in the region, particularly by promoting job skills and preparing young people for successful, long-term careers.

The program, which is being implemented in cooperation with three local non-governmental educational institutions – the Afterschool Graduate Development Centre (AGDC), FATE Foundation, and Pan-African University – has seen hundreds of Nigerian youths acquire employability skills.

Each youth participating in the Real Dreams programme organization goes through youth employment and development programs focused on delivering training in life skills, information and communication technologies, and entrepreneurship. The scheme also provides work experience through internships. The program, which will potentially benefit over 600 young Nigerians, will commence in February and continue throughout the year.

Speaking at the graduation ceremony, Chairman and Executive Director of AGDC, Mrs Ibikun Awosika congratulated the students and urged them to cease the opportunity to prove their mettle within the Nigerian economy.