Flutterwave, NYSC, Nestlé, and the Deputy Speaker’s Office Partner with ASIF for the 2026 Youth Entrepreneurship Summit in Abuja

Activate Success International Foundation (ASIF), a non‑governmental organization, announced that it will collaborate with a growing network of partners to host the 2026 edition of its National Youth Entrepreneurship and Empowerment Programme (YEEP’26) on Thursday, 18 June 2026 in Abuja.

The summit, themed “Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Courage and Impact,” is convened by ASIF founder Mrs. Love Idoko‑Uloko.

Since its inception a decade ago, YEEP has served as a platform for skills training, mentorship, and capital support for young Nigerians building businesses. Through its partnership with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and an expanding network of institutions, the programme has reached hundreds of thousands of corps members across the country.

In 2025, ASIF—one of Nigeria’s most impactful youth empowerment organisations dedicated to transforming the potential of young Nigerians into enterprise, leadership, and lasting economic contribution—deployed over ₦50 million in grants and equipment to entrepreneurs in key sectors.

This year’s partners include Flutterwave as lead sponsor, Nestlé Nigeria as a corporate partner, and the Deputy Speaker’s Office of the House of Representatives.

Flutterwave will showcase its payments infrastructure and SendApp as part of the summit’s focus on digital enterprise.

NYSC Director‑General Brigadier‑General Olakunle Nafiu is listed among the expected attendees. The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, will attend as Distinguished Guest of Honour.

Ministers of Women Affairs, Youth Development, and Humanitarian Affairs are also expected, signalling federal government participation in the youth enterprise agenda.

The programme will feature panel and fireside sessions with Flutterwave co‑founder and CEO Olugbenga “GB” Agboola and musician/producer Cobhams Asuquo, who will discuss building creative enterprises. Fashion entrepreneur Prudent Gabriel, CEO of Prudential Atelier, is scheduled to share her business journey.

Other business leaders slated to attend include Dr. Amos Gbadawole, CEO of Crown Luxury Properties; Architect Apeh Harrison Iwodi, CEO of Minds and Lines; and Seyi Adekunle, CEO of Vodi Tailors.

The event will also include performances by Timi Dakolo and Zadok, with an appearance by TV host and former Big Brother Africa winner Uti Nwachukwu.