A wave of opportunity is sweeping through Nigerian universities as Nigerian Breweries Plc (NB) joins hands with FATE Foundation to unlock the entrepreneurial potential of 1,000 students across three vibrant states. This exciting collaboration, announced in early January 2026, represents a beautiful commitment to nurturing the next generation of Nigerian innovators and business leaders.

The partnership centers around the Orange Corners Student Ambassadors Programme, a wonderful initiative sponsored by the Kingdom of the Netherlands that's already making waves in Nigerian tertiary education. The programme's mission is both simple and powerful: to show students that entrepreneurship isn't just a career option—it's a pathway to creating the future they envision for themselves and their communities.

Uzodinma Odenigbo, Corporate Affairs Director at Nigerian Breweries, shared the company's enthusiasm for this meaningful investment in youth development. The brewing company will provide support to empower these 1,000 additional students, while FATE Foundation brings its expertise to manage the programme's implementation, from mobilizing students to coordinating training and ensuring smooth delivery of all programme components.

What makes this initiative particularly special is its focus on accessibility and reach. Young Nigerians aged 18 to 35 who are currently pursuing their education in Lagos, Ogun, and Enugu states will have the opportunity to participate in this transformative experience. Through the programme, student ambassadors will be carefully selected from their universities to become beacons of entrepreneurial thinking, inspiring their peers and cultivating a thriving culture of innovation on campus.

Nigerian Breweries' commitment to youth empowerment extends far beyond this single initiative. Odenigbo proudly noted that since the company renewed its focus on supporting young entrepreneurs, NB has already touched the lives of an impressive 2,365 young Nigerians spanning 24 states and the Federal Capital Territory. This latest partnership demonstrates that their dedication continues to grow stronger.

Adenike Adeyemi, Executive Director of FATE Foundation, couldn't contain her excitement about the collaboration. She emphasized the longstanding relationship between Nigerian Breweries and Orange Corners Nigeria, celebrating this deepening partnership that will bring proven entrepreneurship training to even more young people. "We are delighted to have the company continue to support the Orange Corners Programme and elated that this commitment will reach an additional 1,000 young Nigerians," she beamed.

FATE Foundation will play a crucial role in bringing this vision to life, designing engaging training curricula that resonate with students' ambitions, managing the registration process, maintaining careful records of all participants, and handling the logistics that ensure every student receives a quality learning experience.

This partnership represents more than just business training—it's about believing in young people and giving them the tools, confidence, and connections they need to transform their dreams into reality. As these 1,000 students embark on their entrepreneurial journeys, they're not just building businesses; they're building a more innovative, prosperous Nigeria for everyone.