Empowering Nigerian youth to rise through digital skills.
RootsToRise Youth Empowerment Foundation equips young Nigerians with practical digital skills, mentorship and innovation opportunities — building self-reliant, globally competitive talent from the ground up.
Building Nigeria's next generation of digital talent.
A non-profit, non-political foundation registered as an Incorporated Trustee under Nigerian law.
United by a commitment to youth empowerment and digital inclusion.
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. We operate as a non-profit, non-political, and non-governmental organisation.
We exist to equip young Nigerians with future-ready digital skills that foster self-sustainability, employability, and global competitiveness — promoting digital transformation, talent development, and economic empowerment.
Programs built to move young Nigerians from potential to opportunity.
From hands-on technical training to mentorship and entrepreneurship support, every program is designed around one goal: self-sustaining, globally competitive digital talent.
Digital Skills Training
Practical training in programming, software development, content creation, digital media and emerging technologies.
Youth Empowerment
Equipping young Nigerians with practical skills for employment, freelancing, entrepreneurship and financial independence.
Mentorship
Connecting beneficiaries with industry experts and mentors who guide real career and business growth.
A talent ecosystem, not a one-off training program.
We build concentrated communities of digital specialists capable of attracting local and international opportunity — through collaboration, mentorship, and strong partnerships.
Guided by a committed Board of Trustees.
Our founding trustees bring governance, program and operational leadership to every initiative we run.
Ajulu Alagbu
Provides governance leadership and represents the Foundation at a strategic level.
Zubairu Usman
Manages day-to-day operations, coordinates programs and executes Board decisions.
Flora Solomon
Designs and supervises programs, coordinating training implementation and impact.