Unilever and UNICEF Empower 900,000 Nigerian Youths

Unilever Nigeria (NGX: UNILEVER) has announced a partnership with UNICEF aimed at equipping over 900,000 Nigerian youths with essential digital entrepreneurship skills necessary for success in today's job market. This initiative, known as the FUCAP (Future Career Ambassador Program), is a two-and-a-half-year collaboration leveraging UNICEF's YOMA platform and Unilever's social media channels, targeting higher education campuses.

The program has reached 85,000 students and delivered 30 physical career seminars across universities and polytechnics. Tobi Adeniyi, Managing Director of Unilever Nigeria, emphasized the partnership's model that blends government leadership with UNICEF's global expertise, aligning with Unilever's sustainability priorities.

Kashim Shettima, Vice President of Nigeria, serves as the Chairman of the GENU Nigeria Board, reflecting the country's commitment to youth development. Celin Lafoucrier, Chief of UNICEF Lagos Office, reiterated UNICEF's dedication to empowering young Nigerians through this initiative, which focuses on entrepreneurship skills and career guidance, bridging the gap between academia and industry.