About us
Pathways to Success Youth Initiative
Empowering Nigerian youth for self-reliance and national development.
Background
Why PSYI exists
Nigeria has a youthful population, with over 60% under the age of 30. However, high youth unemployment, underemployment, rural-urban migration, and limited access to skills training continue to hinder national progress. PSYI addresses this gap by delivering inclusive, localized interventions that cut across all geopolitical zones and communities, aligning with national priorities such as the Renewed Hope Agenda, job creation, and SDGs 4, 8, and 10.
Our Vision
To build a generation of skilled, innovative, and self-reliant Nigerian youths.
Our Mission
To equip 37,000 young Nigerians — 1,000 per state across the 36 states and FCT — with practical vocational skills, entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and startup support through a decentralized, community-based empowerment model.
Programme objectives
Empower 37,000 youths nationwide with practical, market-ready skills across seven high-demand sectors.
Promote entrepreneurship and innovation by equipping trainees to start and grow their own businesses.
Increase employment and self-employment opportunities among participating youths within 12 months of training.
Promote inclusive participation with special focus on women, rural youth, and persons with disabilities.
Build sustainable grassroots networks for ongoing youth support and community impact.
Key components
Skill Acquisition Training
Vocational training in agriculture, ICT, fashion, cosmetology, renewable energy, building trades, and other locally viable enterprises.
Entrepreneurship Development
Business management training, financial literacy, value chain development, and innovation workshops.
Startup Support
Provision of starter packs/kits, micro-grants or low-interest loans, mentorship from industry experts, and access to cooperative markets.
Community Engagement
Grassroots mobilization through local leaders, community centers, NYSC camps, and partnerships with state governments, NGOs, and private sector.
Monitoring & Evaluation
Tracking progress via digital dashboards, impact assessments, and success stories for scalability.
37,000
Target Beneficiaries
37
States + FCT
60%+
Women Inclusion
24–36
Months Duration