Int’l Youth Day: MAYEIN mentors, supports youth businesses in Ibadan

The Mentoring Assistance for Youths and Entrepreneurs Initiative (MAYEIN), last Saturday in Ibadan, mentored and supported young people and their businesses in commemoration of International Youth Day, with the theme, “Different Contexts, Same Aspirations.”

The event brought together young entrepreneurs and other young people for conversations, mentorship, and a business pitch contest aimed at helping them gain practical knowledge, build useful connections, and better navigate the challenges of work, entrepreneurship and personal development.

In her opening remarks, Oyinkan Agboola said the event was organised to celebrate young people, their ideas, dreams, potential and resilience as they continue to shape their lives, communities and future.

Agboola said the theme, “Different Contexts, Same Aspirations,” recognised that young people come from different backgrounds and face different circumstances, but often share similar aspirations for a better future.

“Youths and young people should not only prepare for the future, but should also shape it through ideas, connections, and courage,” she said.

The Executive Director of MAYEIN, Ewa Orowale, said the organisation, which was established in 2012, has continued to support young people by promoting access to education and learning opportunities, digital literacy and technology, as well as entrepreneurship, work-readiness, and vocational and life skills.

According to her, MAYEIN’s work is focused on helping young people develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to take advantage of opportunities, pursue their aspirations and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

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Orowale said the International Youth Day event was also an opportunity to connect young…