By Gabriel Ameh
The Deji Adeyanju Foundation has announced its inaugural empowerment programme, targeting 50 Nigerian students interested in entrepreneurship and business development.
The initiative, themed “Empowering the Next Generation of Nigerian Entrepreneurs,” is designed to equip young Nigerians with practical business knowledge, mentorship and resources to establish and grow sustainable enterprises.
The Foundation also announced the launch of its official website, where eligible students can submit applications for the programme.
Founded by Abuja-based lawyer and civil rights advocate Charles Deji Adeyanju, the Foundation aims to support young Nigerians in developing entrepreneurial skills and contributing to national development.
WHO CAN APPLY?
The programme is open to Nigerian students currently enrolled in tertiary institutions who have a passion for entrepreneurship.
Students studying law and those enrolled in other academic disciplines are eligible to apply.
Applicants are required to provide their full names, institutions, dates of birth and current cumulative grade point averages (CGPA).
They must also upload evidence of studentship, such as a screenshot of their school portal, alongside a reference letter from their dean or head of department.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested students are required to submit their applications through the Foundation’s official website at https://DejiAdeyanjuFoundation.org.
Applicants should visit the Applications page, select the open programme and prepare the required documents in PDF, JPG, PNG or WEBP format.
Each document must not exceed 5MB.
After completing and submitting the online application form, applicants will receive an application reference number.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by phone or email.
PROGRAMME DATE AND DEADLINE
The inaugural empowerment programme is scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
The venue will be communicated directly to successful applicants.
Applications close on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. West Africa Time (WAT).
The Foundation has stated that applying for or participating in the programme is completely free. It also warned that it has not authorised anyone to collect money on its behalf.
WHAT SELECTED STUDENTS WILL GAIN
The 50 successful applicants will benefit from targeted mentorship, capacity building, practical business support, tools and guidance.
They will also gain access to opportunities designed to help them establish, develop and sustain viable businesses.
The initiative represents the Foundation’s first cohort of beneficiaries under its entrepreneurship empowerment programme.
For further enquiries, interested applicants can contact the Foundation via info@dejiadeyanjufoundation.org.
Eligible students are encouraged to review the application requirements and submit their documents before the deadline.
