United by a shared commitment to youth empowerment.
We are a non-profit, non-political, and non-governmental foundation working to equip young Nigerians with future-ready digital skills, mentorship, and innovation opportunities.
Founded to close Nigeria's digital opportunity gap.
RootsToRise Youth Empowerment Foundation was established by founding members united by a shared commitment to youth empowerment, digital inclusion, innovation, and sustainable development in Nigeria.
Recognising the urgent need to equip young Nigerians with future-ready digital skills that foster self-sustainability, employability, and global competitiveness, our founders resolved to operate under a formal Constitution to promote digital transformation, talent development, and economic empowerment.
The Foundation's inaugural meeting was held on 18 May 2026, where members unanimously adopted the RootsToRise Youth Empowerment Foundation name and Constitution, appointed the founding Board of Trustees, and resolved to register the Foundation with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) as an Incorporated Trustee under the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
On 21 July 2026, the Foundation was formally incorporated by the Corporate Affairs Commission (RC-9698865), and from 17–20 August 2026 it delivered its inaugural programme — Bootcamp 1.0 — proving its model through self-funded action.
Registered as Roots To Rise Youth Empowerment Foundation · RC-9698865 · CAC Incorporated Trustee, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Founding members convened online to formally establish the Foundation.
The RootsToRise Youth Empowerment Foundation name and governing Constitution were unanimously adopted.
Ajulu Alagbu, Zubairu Usman and Flora Solomon were appointed as founding Trustees.
Members resolved to register the Foundation as an Incorporated Trustee with Nigeria's Corporate Affairs Commission.
The Foundation was formally registered by Nigeria's Corporate Affairs Commission as an Incorporated Trustee (RC-9698865) — status: Active.
RootsToRise fully funded and delivered its inaugural four-day programme, Bootcamp 1.0.
Where we're headed
To build a generation of skilled, self-reliant Nigerian youth and vibrant local talent hubs that attract global opportunities, fuel innovation, and position Nigeria as a leading source of world-class digital talent.
How we get there
To empower young Nigerians with practical digital skills, mentorship, and innovation opportunities that foster self-sustainability, economic inclusion, and meaningful participation in the global digital economy.
The nature of the Foundation.
As set out in our Constitution, RootsToRise Youth Empowerment Foundation operates strictly on the following principles — the income and property of the Foundation are applied solely toward promoting its objectives.
Overseen by a Board of Trustees.
The Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees responsible for strategic oversight — providing direction, safeguarding assets, approving major decisions, ensuring legal compliance, and overseeing financial accountability. Trustees serve a term of four years, renewable once.
Meet Our Trustees