Nigeria - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

A One-Stop ICT training and co-working hub to teach/groom young minds in both hard and soft skills, build networking while also creating a freelancing platform for the monetization of the learnt skill.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

The CLESP HUB PROJECT is a project aimed at creating an ICT learning environment for young minds in the creeks of the Central City, Abuja, mainly Gwagwalada Local Government Area. The goal is to have a training center that teaches major ICT skills, but not limited to that, the project aimed at providing a co-working space for participants after the training for a period of three months to build on the learnt skills and learn practical soft skills, while also providing a market for them to showcase the skills learnt through internship programs, job placements and marketing structures. This also affords the opportunity to create an eco-system around these skill sets, as it becomes a hub for every major ICT skills necessary. Prospective clients can come to the hub and have all their ICT based problem solved.

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

There is a major death of legit Tech based financially stable individuals in this part of the country, I strongly believe with the training and most importantly job opportunities given to participants, there will be a gradual change of narrative. The ever-increasing rise of fraud has contributed a lot to the moral decadence of individuals in the community, this project is aimed at not just making participants financially stable, but also making them responsible members of the society through personal development training. Young minds who can not afford to get trained in this knowledge for high costs of training, can be trained and be given a source of livelihood, which will trickle down to affect the community at large. This common and shared problem also offers the opportunity for community-induced projects such as cleaning, sport events. The goal is to create a community of people with shared interests, who after being illuminated go ahead to illuminate others.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your project intends to provide (at least 3).

Accessible quality and efficient training facilities for the middle/lower class populace Monetisation opportunities for successful trainee Community development Reduction in the poverty rate of people in the community

01.04 Please describe who exactly your project is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

Teenagers and Young Adults; These are the ones that are most times left to fend for themselves are having to delve into all manner of works to make ends meet. Children; Through the organization of summer boot-camps and trainings during holiday sessions.

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2023-10-16

01.06 How many other partners are associated with your business venture?

2

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

1

01.08 Please describe the profile of each of the other partners (skills, experience, etc.)

Ichai David is graduate of Economics from the University of Abuja, he's a young entrepreneur with a wealth of knowledge spanning different industries and networks. He has overtime pioneered the need for responsibility among young adults and teenagers, he has organised several conferences at the University of Abuja while an undergraduate and some more after his graduation to drive home this passion. Harley Emmanuel is a graduate of The University of Abuja. He is a Professional 3d artist and video animator, He is primarily a freelancer. Gloria Zhiri, a graduate of the University of Abuja, She is a Social Media Manager and an Business owner of Emeralds Bags. She is passionate about female inclusivity and independence. She has mentored many in her line of business.

01.09 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link here:

https://www.instagram.com/graphicdsgnlab?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

h) IT (digital services, equipment and software)

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

The provision of training and co-working space facilities for young minds will help reduce the rate of poverty in the society.

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

6

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

Once financial capacity has been increased or provided as the case may be, there will be a reduction of hunger in the land.

02.03.01 My project contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

5

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

As part of our commitment to community development, we understand that a community is built by the input of singular entities, with a focus on personal development and soft skills, we'll be able to promote good health and well-being.

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

5

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

The skills participants will be trained for are all tech skills, and there is no tech skill that can survive without at least the very basic of quality education.

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

6

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

There will be equal distribution of role of tutoring amidst both gender as this will communicate inclusivity to all gender.

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

There will be strong adherence to cleanliness in the centre, and community projects such as sensitization on the importance of clean water and sanitation will be carried out periodically.

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

ICT Skill sets offer the opportunity of a decent way of living and increases the purchasing power of inidividuals

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

2

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

3

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

2

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

02.16.01 My project contributes to the Peace justice and strong institutions goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

05.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

5

05.02 The product/service we envision creating represents an entirely new type of product/service.

3

05.03 The product/service we envision creating could be described as a new technology.

1 - Strongly Disagree

05.04 The product/service we envision creating is an improvement on an existing product or service.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.05 The product/service we envision creating could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

6

05.06 The product/service we envision creating responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.07 The product/service we envision creating is a new version of an old product/service.

3

05.08 Justification

This project is uniquely different from has been in the sense that offers training on monetization, personal and soft skill developments, this is a major detour from the conventional mode of training that is aimed at just getting individuals certified without giving them the platform and opportunity needed and germane to growth and development.

05.09 Who are your main potential competitors and what makes you stand out from them?

My major competitors are Training Centres. What makes the project stand out is that it offers life after the training, while also contributing to both individual and community development.

10.06 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?

Yes, with this Project; there will be an awareness for female individuals to be a part of this project. This Project is intended to be a phase one of a much bigger project that will not be limited to ICT and Computing services, but a large eco-system of training, mentorship and freelancing across different industries which are inclusive of femine-dominated industries.