A partnership to expand opportunity, entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihoods for young people across Africa has been signed by Access Bank and King’s Trust International (KTI).
The cooperation marks a significant milestone in advancing cross‑sector collaboration to address youth unemployment, foster entrepreneurship, and drive inclusive growth across Africa.
Under the agreement, Access Bank will support the delivery of KTI’s programmes that empower young people across several African countries, supporting them to gain skills and find pathways into meaningful employment and self-employment across Africa.
It was learned that the collaboration brings together KTI’s expertise in youth development with Access Bank’s pan‑African reach and long‑standing commitment to inclusive and sustainable growth.
Through this alliance, the two organisations will work to equip young people with the skills, confidence and support needed to build successful futures through employment and entrepreneurship.
“At Access Bank, we believe that empowering young people is fundamental to Africa’s sustainable growth. Our partnership with King’s Trust International reinforces our commitment to entrepreneurship, job creation and inclusive development, while enabling us to play a purposeful role in shaping the continent’s future,” the chief executive of Access Bank, Mr Roosevelt Ogbonna, stated.
The chief executive of KTI, Mr Will Straw, while also commenting, said, “This partnership with Access Bank reflects a shared commitment to unlocking the potential of young people across Africa. By combining our experience in youth development with Access Bank’s scale and leadership across the continent, we can create meaningful pathways to opportunity and long‑term impact.”
The signing ceremony was witnessed by senior leaders and representatives from both organisations, alongside distinguished guests, including Mr Aigboje Aig‑Imoukhuede, who is the co-Chair of KTI Africa Advisory Board and Chairman of Access Holdings Plc.