Hope Builders 2024 Festival: Empowering the Next Generation
The Hope Builders Festival 2024 champions the vital role of employability skills in navigating today’s dynamic job market. The theme, “Employability Skills Everywhere,” highlights the critical need to address common challenges faced by graduates, such as a lack of practical experience, weak communication, limited digital literacy, and underdeveloped problem-solving and soft skills. The festival was designed to inspire, educate, and empower individuals by providing insights into emerging work trends, fostering entrepreneurship, enhancing digital literacy, and mastering essential soft skills. It also served as a platform to celebrate graduates from the Enterprise Academy and recognize outstanding leaders, inspiring future generations.
At its core, Hope Builders International Consult Ltd. is a non-profit dedicated to unlocking the full potential of young Africans. With a vision to deliver transformative capacity-building solutions, the mission is to foster growth, inspire excellence, and create lasting societal impact. A flagship initiative, the Hope Builders Academy, accredited by the Roxbourg Institute of Social Entrepreneurship, equips aspiring entrepreneurs to tackle societal challenges. Beyond the academy, Hope Builders runs comprehensive youth development programs, including the Hope Builders Foundation for Entrepreneurial Education, Hope Connect for job placement, Hope Builders Agric Integrated Services for agricultural empowerment, and the TRIPOT Initiative Cooperative Society for small business support. The festival also acknowledged exceptional individuals through its Fellowships of Excellence and celebrates local leaders with Awards of Excellence in Public Service. Hope Builders actively seeks collaborations to amplify its impact, empowering young Africans to build a brighter, self-sufficient future.
2024 Festival Partners
We were proud to collaborate with a distinguished group of organizations whose missions align seamlessly with the spirit and goals of the Hope Builders Festival 2024. These partnerships were instrumental in amplifying our impact and reaching diverse communities.
Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN)
The Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN) is a vital national healthcare provider and a leading advocate for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in Nigeria. Since 1959, PPFN has championed universal access to stigma-free, effective, and affordable SRH services, particularly for vulnerable groups, complementing government efforts to ensure
The National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) is the principal government institution responsible for regulating, coordinating, and supplying safe, adequate, and high-quality blood and blood products across Nigeria. Established in 2005, NBSA prioritizes voluntary, non-remunerated blood donation to ensure life-saving transfusions are accessible to all who need them.
Airtel Nigeria, a prominent telecommunications provider, is deeply committed to empowering Nigerian youth through its “A Reason to Imagine” campaign, perfectly aligning with the festival’s “Employability Skills Everywhere” theme. Their partnership ensures reliable connectivity, enabling young Nigerians to access crucial educational resources, online courses, and job opportunities, thus fostering their growth and development.
Jobberman Nigeria stands as the 
nation’s premier career development and recruitment solutions company, expertly connecting qualified job seekers with verified employers. Annually, over two million individuals trust Jobberman for comprehensive support, from professional advancement and skills-building to securing their ideal employment opportunities.
Hope Builders Enterprise Academy New Fellows
The 2024 Hope Builders Festival proudly recognized an exceptional cohort of new Hope Builders Academy Fellows. These individuals exemplify visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to community development and youth empowerment across Nigeria. Their innovative initiatives and impactful contributions are directly fostering positive change and building a brighter future.
Rev. Dr. Mary D. Bakut, a 
Roxbourg Humanitarian MBA graduate, is a passionate social entrepreneur based in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Through her “Singles and Family Transformation Initiative,” she empowers vulnerable widows by equipping them with sustainable vocational skills to enhance their economic resilience. Dr. Bakut is establishing a Skills Training Center with 10 active locations across Kaduna and Abuja, where a team of seven skilled coaches provides hands-on training. In October 2024, her program celebrated a significant milestone, graduating 38 learners who received starter packs to begin their journeys toward financial independence. Her impactful work is further strengthened by partnerships with local churches, foundations, and the Halitacares Initiative for trauma support.
Mr. Ahmed Alaga, a Roxbourg 
Humanitarian MBA graduate, is a dynamic life coach and youth development specialist based in Kaduna State, Nigeria. He founded “Lead Nest,” a registered organization dedicated to empowering young people in making informed career choices and realizing their full potential. Through Lead Nest, Ahmed is developing a center that offers upskilling and coaching services, supported by a team of dedicated facilitators who recently completed a successful coaching workshop cohort. To make learning engaging, his team has even transformed training content into accessible comic strips. Ahmed has also forged strategic partnerships, including collaborations with The Educators Convergence and a paid coaching contract with NASFAT, to expand Lead Nest’s reach and impact.
Ambassador (Mrs.) Angonimi 
David-Imeh is a highly esteemed humanitarian and social development expert with over two decades dedicated to uplifting lives and communities. As the Founder of Hope Raisers Global Foundation, she has spearheaded numerous initiatives that have positively impacted millions of Nigerians, extending her tireless efforts across 10 states with a goal to reach 50,000 individuals in all 36 states by 2024. Recognized for her selfless contributions, she has received multiple prestigious awards, including the Peace Ambassador Award and the Visionary African Women Award. Beyond her foundational work, she actively serves on the boards of various non-profit organizations and holds key leadership positions in the Police Community Relations Committee. Her diverse impactful initiatives range from humanitarian aid for IDPs and scholarship support for at-risk children to digital skill training for female journalists and policy advocacy.
