Junior Achievement Nigeria , JA Nigeria, in partnership with NLNG Cooperative, has completed the JA Be Entrepreneurial program, which empowered 30 young women in Finima Community, Bonny, Rivers State, with entrepreneurial knowledge and vocational skills to support sustainable livelihoods and economic independence.
The program, which ran from April to May 2026, under the theme “Think It. Create It. Own It”, equipped participants with both technical expertise and the business acumen needed to establish and grow successful enterprises through combining hands-on hairstyling training with JA Nigeria’s entrepreneurship curriculum.
Throughout the program, participants received practical instruction from experienced hairstylists and entrepreneurship facilitators.
Upon completion, all participants were awarded certificates recognizing their successful participation and newly acquired skills.
While expressing gratitude to NLNG COOPERATIVE for their support, the Acting Executive Director of Junior Achievement Nigeria, Olaolu Akogun, said the training has helped the young women of Finima to have tangible, marketable skill that would move them from dependency to self-sufficiency.
” At Junior Achievement Nigeria, we believe entrepreneurship is one of the most effective pathways to economic empowerment. We are proud to have partnered with NLNG COOPERATIVE to bring the ‘JA Be Entrepreneurial’ program to the young women of Finima.
By focusing on hairstyling, these young women have gained a tangible, marketable skill that serves as a gateway to financial agency. Our goal is to move them from dependency to self-sufficiency, empowering them to think it, create it, and own it. We are grateful for NLNG COOPERATIVE’s support in fostering an environment where creativity meets opportunity, and we look forward to seeing these women contribute to the economic growth of their communities and the nation at large.”
Also speaking, the Programs Officer for Rivers State at Junior Achievement Nigeria, expressed optimism that with the remarkable enthusiasm, determination, and a strong willingness to learn, the participants were well-positioned to create lasting impact in their communities.
“The Be Entrepreneurial program was an inspiring experience. Throughout the five weeks, the participants demonstrated remarkable enthusiasm, determination, and a strong willingness to learn. Their resilience and commitment to building a better future for themselves stood out at every stage of the training.With the skills and mindset they have developed, we are confident they are well-positioned to create lasting impact in their communities.”
Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN) is part of Junior Achievement Worldwide, dedicated to empowering students in financial literacy, work readiness, entrepreneurship, and digital literacy through experiential, hands-on programs.
