inDrive boosts youth entrepreneurship, student empowerment with initiatives in Ibadan

inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has deepened its commitment to youth entrepreneurship and empowerment in Nigeria through two landmark initiatives in Ibadan, the Level Up Your Drive programme and the Ibadan Startup Fest.

These programmes aim to enhance mobility, foster innovation and inspire the entrepreneurial spirit among students and young professionals.

The Country Representative for inDrive in Nigeria, Timothy Oladimeji, said the company’s focus in partnering with these initiatives is to go beyond mobility by fostering community, innovation, and accessibility for students and young entrepreneurs.

Oladimeji explained that the blend of fair mobility with community-driven empowerment initiatives is a testament to its commitment to redefining opportunities for Nigeria’s youth and entrepreneurial landscape.

“At inDrive, we believe in fairness and community-driven change. Through initiatives like ‘Level Up Your Drive’ and our partnership with Ibadan Startup Fest and the University of Ibadan, we’re not just providing mobility solutions but empowering students and young entrepreneurs to connect, innovate, and thrive,” he said.

Launched on November 18 at the University of Ibadan, the ‘Level Up Your Drive’ initiative is designed to improve campus mobility and build a sense of community among students.

The initiative, running until December 6, offers a variety of interactive activities, including, free Wi-Fi zones, daily engagements with inDrive agents, and weekly raffles where students who complete five rides in a week stand a chance to win branded merchandise like bags and bottles.

Also is a 50 per cent cashback on Sunday rides to make weekend travel more affordabl for students.

In partnership with the ‘Ibadan Startup Fest,’ scheduled for November 29-30 at the International Conference Centre, inDrive is extending its support to budding entrepreneurs and innovators.

Thousands of participants are expected to attend the event, which will serve as a hub for networking, inspiration, and collaboration.

As part of its sponsorship, inDrive is offering attendees a 50 per cent cashback on rides to the venue.

Registered participants can claim the cashback by presenting their ride receipts at the event.

These initiative highlights inDrive’s commitment to supporting youth-focused programmes that inspire entrepreneurship and innovation.

By the end of the campaign, inDrive expects to have positively impacted over 2,000 students in Ibadan, with one lucky student winning a grand prize of N100,000

The ride-hailing platform plans to expand the initiative to the University of Benin and the University of Port Harcourt in early 2025.