A youth-focused non-governmental organisation, Live Ready Youth Empowerment Initiative, has announced plans to train 100 Nigerian youths in sandals and slippers production free of charge.

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‎The organisation said the intensive training is aimed at tackling youth unemployment and promoting entrepreneurship.

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‎According to the NGO, the training will cover modern sandals and slippers design, cutting, stitching, finishing and small business management.

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‎It said 70 slots are reserved for female youths and 30 for male youths in line with its commitment to gender inclusion and women empowerment.

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‎The programme is scheduled to hold from Dec. 1 to Dec. 15, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Venue is to be announced. The organisers said participation is absolutely free.

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‎Speaking on the programme, the Coordinator of the initiative said the training is designed to equip young Nigerians with a profitable, in-demand skill that requires low startup capital and has immediate market value.

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‎“Our slogan is Preparation Meets Opportunities! We are preparing our youths with practical skills so they can seize economic opportunities. Sandals and slippers production is a viable business every youth can start from home,” the Coordinator said.

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‎The organisation said registration is ongoing and free at Suite B01, Prizrite Mall, 5 Maitama Sule Street, Opposite OAU Quarters, Asokoro, Abuja.

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‎It called on Nigerians, corporate organisations, footwear companies, leather suppliers and development partners to support the programme with materials, tools and startup kits for beneficiaries.

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‎For inquiries, partnership and sponsorship, the organisation can be reached on 08036443430, 08020505121 and 08050202443.

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‎Live Ready Youth Empowerment Initiative is a youth development organisation dedicated to equipping Nigerian youths with practical skills and entrepreneurship knowledge to become self-reliant.