About

Introduction

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation is blessed with a teeming youth population that accounts for over 60% of its total population. By 2050, it will be the fourth most populated country on earth with 375 million people, out of which youth will be about 262 million. Without a doubt, Nigeria due in part to its youths is well-positioned to be Africa’s economic powerhouse. However, achieving such strides may not be possible with its low human capital index.

What Do The Statistics Tell Us?

Unemployment rate

53% of Nigeria’s population is unemployed

(The Spectator index)

Entrepreneurship

An alternative many youths venture into but fail due to a lack of proper support, guidance, and empowerment

Job seekers

4-5 million new entrants into the Nigerian job market every year (KMPG)
Nigeria can become Africa’s economic giant if students are trained and supported to effectively maximise opportunities available in today’s digitally and economically viable world.

What Do We Want To Achieve?

Our programmes are designed with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 4 & 8) in mind, seeks to promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.

  • Inspire and motivate students to explore entrepreneurship as a path to sustainable development
  • Enable academic knowledge become viable high-growth businesses
  • Through the entrepreneurship program, empower undergraduates to become solution providers, change makers, and true leaders

Our Mission

Guiding startups on their way towards creating a better tomorrow.

Edugist Lab’s mission is to support university students in their entrepreneurial journey and to promote entrepreneurship in Africa. We do this through offering mentoring, feedback, exposure, and much more, in order to help university students launch or scale their startups.

Our team is passionate about helping to foster entrepreneurship and we aspire to inspire. Whether you just have an idea, are an established startup, or an industry expert, there is always room for you in the Edugist Lab family.​

Meet the Team

Our People Are Our Greatest ASSET

Our team brings the experience and diverse perspectives to lead the change in Africa in the areas of education, social entrepreneurship, youth empowerment, development media, sustainability, and technology.

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