Naija Lives Matter Launches ‘Fish-To-Eat Plus Fish-For-Life’ Project to Empower 100,000 Nigerians with Digital Skills and Cash Support
Omaha, Nebraska, USA — The Naija Lives Matter Organization, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) based in Omaha, Nebraska, USA, has announced the launch of its groundbreaking empowerment initiative titled “Fish-To-Eat Plus Fish-For-Life Project.”
The project is designed to train 100,000 unemployed and underemployed Nigerians in digital self-employment skills while also providing ₦5,000 cash palliatives to 10,000 participants over the next 12 months.
About Naija Lives Matter
Naija Lives Matter is an international organization with a mission to raise awareness about the challenges facing Nigeria and their impact on citizens both at home and abroad.
The organization, led by Dr. Ope Banwo, has been a consistent voice in national dialogue through its popular Weekly Hotseat Conversation Series, where thought leaders and prominent Nigerians discuss national issues and propose practical solutions.
About the ‘Fish-To-Eat Plus Fish-For-Life’ Initiative
According to information on the official website, the ‘Fish-To-Eat Plus Fish-For-Life Digital Self-Employment Program’ is a collaborative initiative between Dr. Ope Banwo, Naija Lives Matter, and the American Internet Business School.
The structured program aims to equip young, unemployed, and underemployed Nigerians with practical digital and vocational skills that can help them achieve self-employment and tap into global income opportunities.
Participants will undergo an intensive 7-day digital bootcamp, where they will learn easy, in-demand skills in five major online business niches, namely:
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Freelancing – including graphics design, logo creation, proofreading, article writing, transcription, video creation, and voiceover services.
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Information Marketing
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Affiliate Marketing
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Blogging for Profit
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E-Commerce
Empowering Nigerians for the Digital Age
When asked about the motivation behind this initiative, Dr. Ope Banwo, popularly known as The Wealth Apostle, emphasized the urgent need to empower Nigerian youths with digital skills.
He explained:
“I strongly believe that one of the best solutions to Nigeria’s unemployment crisis is to equip our youth with digital skills. We are in a digital era, and the COVID-19 pandemic has shown the limitations of traditional jobs and the immense opportunities that exist in the online economy.”
Program Details
The first phase of the ‘Fish-To-Eat Plus Fish-For-Life Digital Self-Employment Program’ was scheduled to run from Monday, May 3rd to Sunday, May 9th, 2021.
It is a 7-day eVocational training bootcamp designed to teach participants multiple online self-employment options and give them access to tools and mentorship to start earning income within weeks.
The entire program will be conducted online, using both Zoom and a dedicated training portal at www.NaijaLivesMatter.com/fishforlife. It is open to all Nigerians, regardless of location, who register to participate.
Cash Giveaways and Incentives
Every week, participants who complete the training will be entered into a weekly ₦5,000 cash giveaway draw. Winners will be selected randomly and notified after successfully completing their 7-day training.
The number of weekly cash beneficiaries will depend on the amount of donations available, sourced from personal contributions by the organizers and public donations.
Members of the public are encouraged to support the project by donating through www.NaijaLivesMatter.com/donate. Sponsors may also directly sponsor friends or family members, who will be tied to their specific contributions.
Ongoing Support and Mentorship
All participants—whether or not they win cash giveaways—will receive free access to the Digital Works Forum, an online mentorship and networking community for digital entrepreneurs.
This forum will provide continuous education, collaboration, and product development opportunities for participants to grow their digital careers and sustain their online income streams.
Dr. Ope Banwo, Convener and Founder of Naija Lives Matter, is calling on all well-meaning individuals and organizations worldwide to support the Fish-To-Eat Plus Fish-For-Life Project.
He urged:
“We invite all selfless individuals and organizations who believe in empowering Nigerian youths to join us. Your donations will help us provide free training and ₦5,000 cash giveaways to thousands of unemployed Nigerians. Together, we can create jobs and hope for our people.”
Donations can be made securely at www.NaijaLivesMatter.com/donate.