The Youth Development portfolio focuses on Initiatives that provide the youth, as the largest and most impacted population group with skills, tools, access, knowledge, and opportunities to become economically active citizens.
Projects implemented in this portfolio are in alignment with the following SDGs: Goal 1- No Poverty, Goal 4 – Quality Education, Goal 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation, Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Goal 10 – Reduced Inequality, Goal 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 13 – Climate Action, and Goal 17 – Partnerships to achieve the Goal, in partnership with the Federal and State ministries of Arts & Culture and Youth Development.
Current projects under this portfolio are: MTN Scholarships, MTN-MUSON Scholar Program, MTN Science and Technology Laboratory Project, ICT and Business Skills Training, Performing Art Sponsorships, Back to School Initiative and Youth Entrepreneurship Development Program (YEDP).