Zero Tolerance for Social Immoralities Initiative (ZETSI Africa) has announced plans to organise the first-ever North East Young Entrepreneurship Summit, a three-day programme aimed at empowering young entrepreneurs and driving sustainable economic development across the North East region.
The Summit, powered by the North East Development Commission (NEDC), is being implemented in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development and other key public and private sector stakeholders.
According to ZETSI Africa, the initiative will bring together 250 selected young entrepreneurs drawn from the six states of the North East. Participants will be equipped with practical entrepreneurship skills, mentorship, and access to growth opportunities designed to enhance innovation, enterprise development, and job creation.
The programme will run for three days, featuring two days of intensive virtual mentorship and entrepreneurship training sessions via Zoom, followed by a grand closing ceremony scheduled for Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 10:00am. The closing ceremony will take place at FORSHAMS Event Centre, No. 3, Dapcharima Road, Maiduguri, Borno State.
A key highlight of the summit will be the disbursement of grants to 20 outstanding participants, selected based on performance, innovation, and business viability. In addition, the overall winner of the Business Pitch Competition will receive a cash prize of ₦1,000,000 to support business start-up or expansion.
ZETSI Africa noted that the summit aligns with national priorities on youth empowerment and entrepreneurship development, while also contributing to peacebuilding, economic recovery, and self-reliance in the North East region.
The organisation has called on development partners, private sector players, and other stakeholders to support and identify with the initiative, reaffirming its commitment to impactful programming and sustainable youth development.
The announcement was signed by the Chairperson of ZETSI Africa, Amb. Ibrahim Abdulrazak Imam, HRA.
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