The Oxford Foundry and FMDQ Private Markets, have partnered to nurture a future generation of young Nigerian leaders in entrepreneurship, through knowledge exchange and also the opportunity of collaboration.

The Young Entrepreneurs Leadership Programme will offer twenty young emerging Nigerian leaders a bespoke leadership training programme delivered over four months.

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The motivation of FMDQ Private Markets and Oxford Foundry and the University of Oxford entrepreneurship centre is to open access to the pursuit of entrepreneurial endeavour as well as create strong exposure and learning on critical skills to help emerging young Nigerian leaders push forward with their entrepreneurial ambitions.

Eligibility

• The opportunity is open to aspiring young entrepreneurial leaders (aged 21-35 years old) based in Nigeria.
• Leaders must be committed to pursuing transformation in the Nigerian community through their work.
• Moreover, the Leaders can be from for-profit or non-profit organisations, or government entities.

What’s Included in the Young Entrepreneurs Leadership Programme?

The online programme requires a commitment of at least ten (10) hours per month, consisting of:

• Roundtable discussions with world leaders in business and entrepreneurship
• Masterclasses to build essential leadership skills
• Also, a virtual entrepreneurial learning environment

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Benefits

1. Access to influential networks as well as meet leading professionals
2. Acquire the critical leadership skills required for the modern economy
3. Also, grow your professional network through the relationships you build with leading professionals
4. Gain access to a strong support community of peers
5. In addition, boost your CV and gain skills that are in very high demand from employers

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Key Dates:

Application Duration: December 1, 2021 – January 31, 2022
Interview Dates: February 7 – 18, 2022
Announcement of Finalists: February 25, 2022
Programme Duration: April 25 – August 26, 2022