The 234 Project Foundation, a youth empowerment Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has concluded its 2025 edition of the 234 Impact Tour, a week-long series of transformative programmes held across seven states, including Lagos and Kaduna.
The initiative, aimed at transformation and innovation, impacted over 1,530 beneficiaries, leaving behind a trail of empowerment, hope, and opportunity.
This was disclosed by the founders of 234 Project foundation, Mobolaji Sokunbi and Akin Akinboro, who stated that the tour began in Kaduna with the “Beyond the Cycle” outreach programme, which provided 100 schoolgirls with reusable sanitary kits and education on menstrual and reproductive health.
The following day, the foundation hosted the 234 Culture & Commerce Expo at the Federal University of Education, Zaria, where over 600 students participated in business showcases, cultural exhibitions, and a raffle draw.
Fifteen semi-finalist entrepreneurs received N20,000 in seed funding, while five winners of a business pitch contest each received N100,000 grants.
In Lagos, the foundation partnered with Project Red Africa to distribute 200 menstrual kits to 100 girls in Makoko, alongside vital health education.
The 234 Leadership Summit was also held, gathering 50 young leaders to rethink and reimagine leadership in Nigeria. The summit featured breakout sessions, vision-mapping activities, and community strategy planning.
The tour culminated in the 234 AI Hackathon & Arts Fair, where over 450 young people showcased innovation and creativity. Twelve teams competed in the Hackathon, with the top three teams winning N200,000, N150,000, and N100,000, respectively. The Arts Fair also rewarded three winners with N100,000, N70,000, and N50,000.
Overall, the 234 Impact Tour empowered over 450 young innovators through the Hackathon & Arts Fair, supported 80 businesses with seed funding and grants, and provided menstrual health education and supplies to 400 girls.
The 234 Project Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to transforming lives, unlocking potential, and building thriving communities where Nigerian youth can excel.