AKINWALE ABOLUWADE
The 234 Project Foundation, a youth empowerment non-governmental organisation (NGO), has concluded the 2025 edition of its flagship initiative, the 234 Impact Tour; a week-long series of transformative programmes held across seven states, including Lagos and Kaduna.
According to the foundation’s co-founders, Mobolaji Sokunbi and Akin Akinboro, the initiative, which focused on transformation and innovation, reached more than 1,530 beneficiaries, leaving behind a legacy of empowerment, hope, and opportunity.
The tour kicked off in Kaduna with the Beyond the Cycle outreach, where 100 schoolgirls received reusable sanitary kits alongside education on menstrual and reproductive health.
This was followed by the 234 Culture & Commerce Expo at the Federal University of Education, Zaria, which drew over 600 students for business showcases, cultural exhibitions, and a raffle draw.
Fifteen semi-finalist entrepreneurs received N20,000 each in seed funding, while five winners of a business pitch contest went home with N100,000 grants.
In Lagos, the foundation partnered with Project Red Africa to distribute 200 menstrual kits to 100 girls in Makoko, along with vital health education.
The 234 Leadership Summit also convened 50 young leaders to reimagine leadership in Nigeria, featuring breakout sessions, vision-mapping, and community strategy planning.
The tour climaxed with the 234 AI Hackathon & Arts Fair, where over 450 young innovators showcased creativity and technology-driven solutions.
Twelve teams competed in the hackathon, with the top three teams winning N200,000, N150,000, and N100,000, respectively. At the arts fair, three winners received N100,000, N70,000, and N50,000.
In total, the 234 Impact Tour empowered more than 450 young innovators through the hackathon and arts fair, supported 80 small businesses with seed funding and grants, and provided menstrual health education and supplies to 400 girls.
Reaffirming its mission, the 234 Project Foundation pledged to continue transforming lives, unlocking potential, and building thriving communities where Nigerian youth can excel.
