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Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN) has implemented its 2024 flagship programme – JA company programme to instil entrepreneurial skills in senior secondary school pupils in 12 states.
It said this year-long initiative will empower young minds to kick-start and manage their businesses well.
“The JA Company Programme goes beyond traditional classroom teaching, providing pupils with practical insight into a comprehensive understanding of entrepreneurship.
“Participants collaborate to establish a company, elect officers, and navigate the exciting and daunting experience of running a business under supervision of dedicated volunteers.
“Throughout the programme, pupils engage in market research, business development, capital fundraising through stock sales, production, marketing/sales, financial record-keeping, dividend distribution, and corporate social responsibility (CSR).
“This hands-on approach ensures that pupils experience the practical challenges and triumphs of real-world business operations.
“At the conclusion, participants, who submit annual reports to JA Nigeria, are eligible for regional competitions.
“The best pupil companies from each region vie for National Company of the Year (NCOY) title in Lagos. The winning school from 2024 NCOY competition will represent Nigeria at 2024 Africa Company of the Year (ACOY) in Mauritius.”
Acting Director of Junior Achievement Nigeria, Olaolu Akogun, said: “The JA Company Programme offers pupils a transformative experience, providing them with practical skills and the right mindset to excel in the business realm.
“With “Greenovation” as this year’s theme, we anticipate the innovative ideas that hundreds of student-companies across the Nigeria will present to address challenges within their communities, and ultimately yielding profits.
“We extend our gratitude to our sponsors, the Project Management Institute and Boeing, for their steadfast support in bringing this initiative to reality.”