Access Bank and King’s Trust International Partner to Boost Youth Employment in Africa

By Love Oyedokun

In a bid to boost youth employment and entrepreneurship across Africa, Access Bank Plc and King’s Trust International have signed a strategic partnership agreement. The agreement, which was formalized by Access Bank’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Roosevelt Ogbonna, and Chief Executive Officer of King’s Trust International, Will Straw, aims to provide young people with the essential skills, confidence, and support needed to pursue employment and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Cablenews24 reports that the partnership brings together King’s Trust International’s expertise in youth development and Access Bank’s extensive pan-African network and track record in promoting inclusive and sustainable growth. The initiative is designed to equip young people with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the workforce and establish sustainable businesses. According to Straw, the alliance reflects a shared vision to unlock the potential of Africa’s youth through practical opportunities and long-term impact.

Ogbonna emphasized that empowering young people remains critical to Africa’s development, noting that the partnership reinforces the bank’s commitment to job creation, entrepreneurship, and inclusive growth. The initiative is seen as a major step in strengthening cross-sector collaboration to tackle youth unemployment and drive economic inclusion across the continent. By providing young people with the necessary skills and support, the partnership aims to create a more sustainable and prosperous future for Africa.

Key Highlights of the Partnership

• Access Bank will support the implementation of King’s Trust International programmes across several African countries.
• The programmes will provide pathways for young people to gain employable skills and establish sustainable businesses.
• The partnership will equip young people with essential skills, confidence, and support to pursue employment and entrepreneurial opportunities.
• The initiative is designed to promote inclusive and sustainable growth, and drive economic inclusion across the continent.

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The ceremony was attended by senior officials from both organizations and prominent stakeholders, including:

• Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Co-Chair of the King’s Trust International Africa Advisory Board and Chairman of Access Holdings Plc.
• Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede.
• Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

The partnership between Access Bank and King’s Trust International marks a new era of collaboration between the private and non-profit sectors to address the pressing issue of youth unemployment in Africa. By working together, the two organizations aim to create a more sustainable and prosperous future for young people across the continent.

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