Nigerian Breweries Plc, Nigeria’s foremost brewing company, has entered into a strategic partnership with FATE Foundation, a leading non-profit organisation, to empower 1,000 Nigerian students under the Orange Corners Student Ambassadors Programme, an initiative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
The Orange Corners Student Ambassadors programme is an initiative by Orange Corners Nigeria to promote entrepreneurship and offer networking opportunities in Nigerian tertiary institutions. Ambassadors are selected from specific universities to inspire students to see entrepreneurship as a desirable career path and to foster a culture of innovation within universities.
Speaking on the partnership, Uzodinma Odenigbo, Corporate Affairs Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc, explained that the company is committed to empowering additional 1000 students under the existing program, while FATE Foundation will oversee its implementation, including student mobilisation, programme coordination, and delivery.
“The partnership reinforces Nigerian Breweries’ long-standing commitment to youth empowerment and entrepreneurship development,” said Odenigbo.
“Through initiatives like this, we are creating pathways for the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders in Nigeria.”
The programme targets students aged 18–35, currently enrolled in tertiary institutions across Lagos, Ogun, and Enugu States.
Odenigbo further highlighted the company’s track record in youth empowerment, noting that since the renewed focus on youth empowerment and entreprenuership, Nigerian Breweries has impacted 2,365 young Nigerians across 24 states and the FCT.
Also speaking on the partnership, Adenike Adeyemi, Executive Director of FATE Foundation, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration between Nigerian Breweries and the Orange Corners Programme.
“Nigerian Breweries has been a longstanding partner with Orange Corners Nigeria in many ways. We are delighted to have the company continue to support the Orange Corners Programme and elated that this commitment will reach an additional 1000 young Nigerians leveraging the proven Orange Corners Student Ambassadors framework,” said Adeyemi.
She outlined FATE Foundation’s role to include: designing and delivering the training curriculum, managing student registration and participation, maintaining accurate records of all beneficiaries, and coordinating all logistical and technical aspects to ensure successful programme delivery.
This partnership marks a significant step in advancing youth entrepreneurship in Nigeria, equipping young people with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities needed to build sustainable businesses and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s economy.
