Amina J. Mohammed Calls for Global Action at the UNESCO REF & POWA Launch of the 12 Million Young Women in Agriculture Mobilisation Campaign

UNESCO REF × UAPP — Landmark Educational Financing Facility for Nigerians Pursuing International Higher Education. MoU Signed in Abuja. 250+ University Partners.

Pilot scheme targets Police Secondary Schools under SIP-ALPHA Category 2 and the Renewed Hope Agenda, providing structured loans, scholarships, and university placement support.

12 Million Women Rising — UNESCO REF and POWA Launch the Young Women in Agriculture National Flag-Off Ceremony on International Women’s Day

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed leads calls for global action alongside federal ministers, traditional institutions, and 12 million mobilised YWA Champions.

“The Needful Now” — Inside the First-Ever National Police and UNESCO REF Youths Summit on International Youth Day 2024

400+ delegates, senior government officials, and security leaders converged in Abuja. President Tinubu hailed the joint initiative. Broadcast live on Channels TV.

POWA Launches “Soil to Security” Campaign to Mobilise 12 Million Young Nigerian Women into Agribusiness — Mrs. Mutiat Disu Leads National Drive as New POWA President

Launched at POWA’s 61st Anniversary at Eko Hotel Lagos, the campaign sets an ambitious 2030 target to certify 12 million YWA Champions across all six geopolitical zones.

UNESCO REF Nominates Ooni of Ife, HIM Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, as Royal Father for the UNESCO REF Young Women in Agriculture

One of Nigeria’s most revered traditional rulers lends his royal authority to the national empowerment of young women in agriculture — bridging ancestral wisdom and modern ambition.

Bank of Agriculture Nigeria Partners with UNESCO REF and POWA to Provide Financial Capacity (Loans) to Exceptional UNESCO REF Young Women in Agriculture Learners

UNESCO REF President Holds Private Working Visit with Former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon — Discussions on NYSC Reform, Agriculture, and Youth Advancement

An exclusive account of the private working visit covering NYSC reform pathways, agricultural strategy, and the intergenerational vision for Nigeria’s youth.

The August Project (TAP) — UNESCO REF’s Flagship Youth Digital Skills Programme Reaches 1.2 Million Nigerian Youths

From its 2019 launch to its Sonic Foundry Global Learning Exchange integration, TAP has set the benchmark for digital skills mobilisation in Nigeria.

UNESCO REF President and Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Egbetokun Pay Working Visit to Honourable Minister for Women Affairs Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim — Finalising Modalities for Food Security Through Young Women in Agriculture

A high-level working visit to the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs to advance the framework for scaling the UNESCO REF YWA initiative across all states of the federation.

UNESCO REF and POWA Drive Women in Agriculture in Oyo State — Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal Receives Delegation

A pivotal state-level meeting to advance the Young Women in Agriculture programme across Oyo State, one of Nigeria’s most agriculturally significant regions.

UNESCO REF National Advocate Dr. Elizabeth Egbetokun and UNESCO REF Delegation Pay Working Visit to Osun State Governor H.E. Senator Jackson Adeleke on Young Women in Agriculture

A key state consultation to deepen the YWA programme’s reach in Osun State, aligning federal and state-level priorities for women’s economic empowerment.

Harnessing the Diaspora Dividend — UNESCO REF National Advocate and Delegation Ratify Partnership with House Committee on Diaspora — Chairman of the Committee — for Food Security Through Young Women in Agriculture

A landmark legislative engagement to formalise a strategic alliance between the Nigerian diaspora and the UNESCO REF YWA programme.

Building Bridges Between Youth and the Badge — UNESCO REF President Prince Ladigbolu-Oranmiyan Meets DCP Muyiwa Adejobi, Nigeria Police Force PRO, to Strengthen Youth-Police Relations During the End Bad Governance Protests

A strategic dialogue to reset the narrative between Nigerian youth and the police, positioning UNESCO REF as a credible bridge-builder in national security discourse.

From Abuja to the World — UNESCO REF President Engages Chairman, House Committee on Diaspora, to Forge a Global Framework for Nigerian Youth Empowerment and Agricultural Investment

A forward-looking parliamentary engagement to leverage Nigeria’s 17-million-strong diaspora in support of UNESCO REF’s national youth development agenda.

Cairo Gateway — UNESCO REF Finalises TAP Project Category 2.7 with Egypt, Opening New Pathways for Nigerian Youths Without External Validation Credentials

A milestone international mission establishing a formal pathway for Nigerian youths seeking academic and professional recognition through the UNESCO REF TAP framework.

Westminster Moment — H.E. Princess Dr. Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire Graces the Launch of UNESCO REF’s The August Project at the UK House of Commons, Setting the Gold Standard for Nigeria-UK Youth Development Partnerships

The historic launch at Westminster signalled Nigeria’s intent to become a global benchmark for tech-enabled youth skills mobilisation.

Great Britain Backs Nigerian Talent — ABE UK and UNESCO REF Join Forces to Develop World-Class Local Talent for Global Success, Advancing Nigeria’s Position in the 21st-Century Knowledge Economy

The ABE UK partnership charts a bold new course for quality business education and professional accreditation accessible to Nigerians at every level.

America Joins the Mission — United States Partners UNESCO REF on a Global SDGs Scheme, Placing Nigeria at the Centre of the International Effort to Meet the Sustainable Development Goals in Developing Countries

A landmark transatlantic partnership positioning UNESCO REF as a key conduit for US-aligned SDG implementation, with Nigeria as the flagship developing-country model.