Igba Boi Apprenticeship: Nigeria’s Homegrown Solution to Youth Unemployment

The federal government has launched fresh policy talks around Igba Boi. This centuries-old Igbo apprenticeship system trains young people in business without formal funding. Apprentices live and work with a master trader for three to seven years. They learn stock management, customer relations, and supplier negotiations. At Idu Uno, the mentor provides startup capital and network access. With a strong track record of producing successful entrepreneurs, Igba Boi is emerging as a national blueprint for youth employment. Formal endorsement could benefit millions of young Nigerians.

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