A group of forward-thinking students from the School of Politics, Policy, and Governance, SPPG, is championing youth development in Lagos through a transformative initiative that merges digital skills with financial literacy. The three-day workshop, part of their Class of 2025 capstone project tagged: Positive STEPS Nigeria, is aimed at bridging knowledge gaps among young Nigerians aged 18 to 35.
With technology rapidly reshaping the job market and economic landscape, the students say the initiative is a response to the urgent need for practical skills among the countrys youth. A member of the capstone team, Dr. Godsgift Obi, stressed the urgency: Many young people have access to digital tools but lack the knowledge to use them meaningfully. We designed this program to change that narrative while helping participants understand basic financial principles that secure their futures.
The project employs a train-the-trainer model to ensure sustainability and wide reach. An initial set of ten participants received hands-on instruction and are expected to train at least ten others each, creating a multiplying effect that could impact more than 100 individuals in the first phase.
According to Team Lead Lovelyn Okafor, the programme aligns with SPPGs core mission. She said: We were taught to lead with character, competence, and capacity Thats exactly what were passing on empowering others to become responsible citizens equipped to thrive in a digital economy.