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Gbenga and LII have harnessed the power of the internet, reaching a global audience and making connections with serious social enterprises interested in partnering up with appealing African graduates, recognizing these African graduates as international talented employees and upcoming entrepreneurs.
Gbenga has this advice for aspiring young social entrepreneurs:
“My advice to Nigerian youth social entrepreneurs like myself – is never to allow the social economic challenges of the country narrow their global view and reach. We must always think outside the box, imbibe the spirit of entrepreneurship and ensure our reach is beyond our grasp, having no regard to what we currently have in our hands. It can be done – regardless of everything, global impact and competitiveness is achievable, our dreams can’t wait any longer.”
Gbenga hopes to intensify his ongoing efforts in positioning internships as a viable tool for African youth, SMEs and non profits. As well as, continuing to build a strong alliance with universities, youth organizations and world class companies to ensure a growth of open opportunities for not only African youth but youth around the world.
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Heather Girling
I have been fortunate to have experienced a variety of excellent opportunities such as, working at EMI Music Canada, a recording studio, djing in night clubs in Toronto and Tokyo and participating in photography festivals in Tokyo; but, nothing has been as rewarding as working with youth.
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SME Internship program Laura Kenyon | Feb 7th, 2008
I thought this was a really great idea - offering MBA students or young professionals the opportunity to get experience by helping out small businesses in Nigeria. A really great way to give both sides exactly what they need, and smaller businesses avoid having to pay huge consultancy fees!
Henry Ekwuruke | Feb 15th, 2008
Wonderful and inspiring!
priscilla | Dec 11th, 2008
good, gbenga keep representing.
priscilla | Dec 11th, 2008
good, gbenga keep representing.
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