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Ọmọ Èkìtì Ni Mí
Foundation
growth, Career Development and Entrepreneurship opportunities
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Omo Ekiti Ni Mi Foundation
Sterling Bank Plc
A/C No: 0506731058
Desk of The Convener
ỌMỌ ÈKÌTÌ NI MÍ Foundation is a non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to addressing the high unemployment rate among youth in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
The foundation focuses on providing skill empowerment, job placement, and entrepreneurial support to help young people become self-reliant and economically productive members of society. The objective of Ọmọ Èkìtì Ni Mí is to empower our people Ekiti by providing a platform for economic growth, Career Development, and Entrepreneurship opportunities.
We aim to foster a supportive community that promotes hard work, resilience, trustworthiness, and respect for elders, while upholding the values of Ekiti culture.
Desk of The Convener
ỌMỌ ÈKÌTÌ NI MÍ Foundation is a non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to addressing the high unemployment rate among youth in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
The foundation focuses on providing skill empowerment, job placement, and entrepreneurial support to help young people become self-reliant and economically productive members of society. The objective of Ọmọ Èkìtì Ni Mí is to empower our people Ekiti by providing a platform for economic growth, Career Development, and Entrepreneurship opportunities.
We aim to foster a supportive community that promotes hard work, resilience, trustworthiness, and respect for elders, while upholding the values of Ekiti culture.
Owoseni Michael Folorunsho
Founder, Ọmọ Èkìtì Ni Mí Foundation
Core Objectives
- Offer vocational and technical training in areas such as ICT, agriculture, fashion design, carpentry, welding, and more.
- Organize workshops and seminars to enhance soft skills like communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving.
- Collaborate with local businesses, industries, and governmental organizations to secure job placements for trained youth.
- Maintain a database of trained youth and connect them with potential employers.
- Provide training in entrepreneurship, including business planning, financial management, marketing, and customer relations.
- Offer seed funding, microloans, and access to investment opportunities for youth-led startups.
- Establish a mentorship program where experienced entrepreneurs guide young business owners.
- Conduct advocacy campaigns to raise awareness about the challenges of youth unemployment.
- Work with policymakers to develop and implement strategies that support job creation and skill development in Ekiti State.
- Engage with local communities to build support networks for the foundation’s initiatives
Programs and Initiatives
- A flagship program aimed at providing free vocational training to unemployed youth across various local government areas in Ekiti State.
- Graduates of the program receive certification and are linked with employment opportunities or supported in starting their businesses.
- An initiative that pairs trained youth with internship opportunities in local businesses, offering them hands-on experience and a pathway to permanent employment.
- A specialized training program designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools needed to launch and sustain successful businesses
- A financial initiative that offers microloans and grants to young entrepreneurs to help them start or scale their businesses.
Board of Trustees
Impacts & Achievements
- The foundation has successfully placed many trained youth in full-time jobs, contributing to a reduction in the unemployment rate in Ekiti State.
- Several beneficiaries of the foundation’s programs have gone on to establish thriving businesses, creating jobs for others in the community
- The foundation has built strong relationships with local communities, businesses, and government agencies, ensuring the sustainability and scalability of its initiatives.
Partnerships & Collaborations
- The foundation works closely with state and local governments to align its programs with public policies and receive support for large-scale projects.
- Collaborations with local businesses and industries help provide job placements, internships, and sponsorships for the foundation’s programs.
- Ọmọ Èkìtì Ni Mí Foundation partners with international NGOs and development agencies to expand its reach and impact through grants and technical support.
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We need to reshape our own perception of how we view ourselves.
We have to step up as Ekiti Youths and take the lead.
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Omo Ekiti Ni Mi Foundation
Sterling Bank Plc
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