Project Overview
Folorunso Awomolo Mentorship and Entrepreneurship Project (FAME Project) was conceived by Mofolorunso Awomolo Foundation to contribute to job creation in Nigeria by supporting Ijesa youth startups/ entrepreneurs through rigorous business training, business plan competitions, grants, and mentorships. The FAME Project is projected to extend beyond Ilesa in the nearest future.
The project was born out of the passion of the founder: Pa Folorunso Awomolo. Pa Awomolo was an Ijesa patriot, an icon of humility par excellence, and a symbol of excellence in service to humanity and God; and he sought to achieve the following through MAF:
- The resurgence and growth of youth entrepreneurship in Ilesa;
- Return Ilesa to being a bedrock for the growth of private sector and contributing to the economy of Osun State and Nigeria; and
- Support the upliftment of potential entrepreneurs among Ijesa youths for the growth of Ilesa’s economy, and contributing to Osun State and Nigeria’s economy;
FAME project aims at creating a culture of entrepreneurship in young people in Ijesaland through capacity building and grant support, by:
- developing business skills through training;
- providing grants as start-up capital (new businesses); or
- providing grants to support expansion of existing businesses; and
- providing mentoring support for the beneficiaries
Applications for FAME project starts in March 2025, and only Ilesa indigenous youth entrepreneurs (experienced, up and coming) who are resident and operating their business in Ilesa are eligible to apply
FAME PROJECT IMPLEMENTING AGENCY
Ilesa Business School (IBS) is an incorporated and accredited training institution established in the year 2014 to produce entrepreneurs, increase access to university education, and develop human capital for sustainable growth of industries in Africa.
IBS is accredited by Nigerian Management Development Council, Chartered Institute of Project Management, Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered), Board of Quality Standards, and Chartered Institute of Administration.
The faculty members of IBS are made up of professionals in the field of Management and Entrepreneurial Studies, Development Studies, and Applied Technology who think globally and act locally to meeting and bridging the knowledge gap need of the potential trainees.
IBS promotes value-based leadership, and respect for individual and cultural values, inspiring our students to achieve their fullest potentials and nurturing a courageous attitude in them.
Contacts:
www.ibs-edu.ng
A198, Isokun, Osogbo Road, Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria
Email Add: ilesabusinessschoolnigeria@gmail.com, registrar@ibs-edu.ng
Tel: 09153423776, 07085088627, 08021395784 Insert the logo of IBS