By Blessing Chinyere Kalakala | U-fundSkillup for women
When the Ugwumba SkillUp Programme was conceived, it began with a simple belief: talent exists everywhere, but opportunity does not. We met young women and youth with ideas, passion, and the willingness to work—yet they lacked access to practical skills, mentorship, and startup support.
Through SkillUp, those barriers began to fall. Participants who once doubted their potential gained hands-on skills, business confidence, and direct guidance from experienced mentors. For many, it was the first time someone invested in their dreams and said, “You can build something sustainable.”
Today, SkillUp beneficiaries are applying what they learned to grow small businesses, support their families, and become job creators within their communities. This transformation was made possible by donors who believed in people, not just projects.
By giving again, you are not only funding a programme—you are multiplying impact, restoring dignity, and helping more young people turn skills into livelihoods. Together, we can take SkillUp to the next level and ensure that no potential is left behind.
The Ugwumba Leadership Centre has successfully concluded the 2025 edition of the Ugwumba SkillUp Training, designed to equip young Nigerian women youth with practical, saleable skills. This edition focused on four major skills: Pastries/Catering, Paint Making, Makeup/Gele Tying, and Food Processing/Packaging. The programme was carried out in 2 categories for youth and Women
The programme attracted over 6,000 registrants nationwide, all of whom participated in the virtual boot camp. From this number, 200 participants were selected for the intensive online skills training. After the final assessments, 100 outstanding participants emerged as finalists which was shared 50 women and 50 youths and received business startup grants on Friday, December 5, 2025, to enable them establish and grow their enterprises.
To expand its impact and reach more youths across Nigeria, the Ugwumba SkillUp Training will now be held quarterly.
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