We have successfully graduated our second batch of Entrepreneurs!!! This despite all odds and the ongoing pandemic.

The C4C Global Entrepreneurship Fellowship Programme is a 12-month programme that trains and supports batches of young entrepreneurs and helps them significantly increase their chances of starting and maintaining profitable businesses.

Since the launch of the C4C Global Entrepreneurship Fellowship Programme in 2018, we have successfully trained and supported two batches of fifteen entrepreneurs each, and now we celebrate the graduation of the second batch of fellows. Inspirational young Nigerians who have demonstrated skill, innovation, passion and grit regardless of the challenges of the year 2020.

Some of the distinguished guests in attendance include- Dr. Kechi Ogbuagu (President/Founder C4C), Ms. Carol Ndaguba OON (Former Executive Director, NAPTIP and Member of the C4C Board of Trustees), Dr. Chioma Nwachukwu (General Manager, External Affairs and Communications of Seplat Petroleum Development PLC), Members of Club 12 Organization and numerous Media Partners.

(From Left to Right) : Ms. Carol Ndaguba OON, Ms. Esther Wamunaje, Dr. Chioma Nwachukwu, Dr. Kechi Ogbuagu, and Ms Thelma Iremiren.

The ceremony which held on Monday, December 7th, 2020 commenced with a Welcome Address by Dr. Kechi Ogbuagu, Introductory Remarks from Ms. Carol Ndaguba, and a Keynote Address on ‘The Importance of Youth Empowerment in Creating Sustainable Economic Growth & Development’ delivered by Dr. Chioma Nwachukwu.

Towards the end of the event, the graduating fellows had the opportunity to exhibit their products/businesses to the guests physically present and those who streamed in via Zoom Video Conferencing, in accordance with the social distancing covid-19 regulation. Certificates were also presented to the entrepreneurs. It was a truly memorable occasion and life-changing event for these young Fellows/Entrepreneurs!

As an organization, we are extremely proud of this success and we are thankful to our Partners- Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc and Club 12, for their continued support of the programme.

However, we are not slowing down!

We are set again to launch! The application portal has been opened to young vibrant entrepreneurs in need of support and capacity-building in the areas of business management and marketing.

Every young person within the age brackets of 21-40, with a passion for business and a potentially good business idea, is encouraged to apply.

You can apply via the C4C website - http://www.converse4change.com/

The application opened Monday, January 25th, 2021, and closes Monday, February 15th, 2021.

C4C is changing the world one young person at a time!