Fidelity Bank Partners with NIYEEDEP
The Nigerian Youth Economic Engagement and De-Radicalisation Programme (NIYEEDEP) is a federal government initiative focused on tackling youth unemployment, poverty, and insecurity. In partnership with Fidelity Bank, NIYEEDEP aims to empower Nigerian youth with economic opportunities, fostering entrepreneurship, job creation, and national development.Â
Why NIYEEDEP?
With a mission to create over 6 million jobs in key economic sectors such as agriculture, technology, and renewable energy, NIYEEDEP provides financial support, enterprise development services, and incentives for young Nigerians to thrive.
How to Get Started
- Check your eligibility (Nigerian, 18-35 years old, valid NIN, business interest in agriculture or related sectors).
- Register on the NIYEEDEP website HERE to receive your unique code.
- Open a Fidelity Bank account HERE (if you don’t already have one) and ensure the phone number used matches your NIYEEDEP registration.
- Visit any Fidelity Bank branch with your NIYEEDEP code to open your special account.
Benefits of Joining NIYEEDEP
- Access to financial support and enterprise development services.
- Participation in key programs such as Youth Farmers' Cooperative Scheme, Tech4Jobs, and Waste2Wealth Project.
- Opportunity to be part of Nigeria’s economic transformation.
- A chance to contribute to national stability through gainful employment.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Nigerian Youth Economic Engagement and De-Radicalization Programme (NIYEEDEP) is a government initiative focused on tackling youth unemployment, poverty, and the associated impacts on restiveness, radicalization, and insecurity in Nigeria. The program’s goal is to empower Nigerian youth by providing them with economic opportunities that enable them to become entrepreneurs, job creators, and contributors to national development.Â
The DIYEEP Program (a core component of NIYEEDEP) aims to create 6 million direct jobs in the agric-related sector by 2025. The program focuses on:
- Household poverty alleviation
- Enhancing food security
- Generating mass employment opportunities
- Supporting youth deradicalization
- Promoting national stability
The collaboration between the Federal Government and NIYEEDEP aims to:
- Empower Nigerian youth to become creators of their own jobs.
- Provide financial support, enterprise development services, and economic incentives.
- Promote youth participation in nation-building and economic development.
- Focus on sectors like agriculture, technology, and renewable energy to drive growth and job creation.
The program includes a variety of initiatives, such as:
- Youth Farmers’ Cooperative Scheme
- Food4All Initiative
- Arts4Money Project
- Tech4Jobs Scheme
- Waste2Wealth Project
- Youths4Wealth Scheme
- Youths4Charity Outreach
- Youths4Peace Initiative
- Skills2Job Initiative
These initiatives are designed to create jobs and empower youth in diverse economic sectors.
By focusing on grassroots business clusters, cooperatives, and agri-food entrepreneurship, the initiative aims to create over 6 million jobs, especially within the agric-related sector. These jobs will contribute to poverty alleviation, food security, and overall economic stability.Â
To participate in the NIYEEDEP program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- You must be a Nigerian citizen.
- You must be between the ages of 18 and 35.
- You must have a valid National Identity Number (NIN).
- You should have an interest in business, particularly within the agricultural sector.
- You must have a Fidelity Bank account. If you don’t already have one, you can open an account at any Fidelity Bank branch or use the link below to open one online.
- Register on the NIYEEDEP website.
- Ensure that the phone number you use to register on NIYEEDEP is the same one you use to open your Fidelity Bank account.
Participants in the NIYEEDEP program will benefit from:
- Access to financial resources, enterprise development services, and other economic incentives.
- Opportunities in the agricultural sector.
- The creation of 6 million direct jobs by 2025.
- Support for household poverty alleviation and economic empowerment.
- Engagement in initiatives aimed at fostering national stability and security through youth participation.
Youth interested in joining can apply by meeting the eligibility criteria and providing the necessary documentation. Further details on how to apply will be made available through official government channels, including local offices and digital platforms.Â
By creating stable economic opportunities, particularly in agriculture and other sectors, the program seeks to address the root causes of insecurity such as unemployment and poverty. Engaging youth in productive economic activities will help reduce radicalization and contribute to national stability.Â
NIYEEDEP’s mission is to create a sustainable and inclusive economy by empowering Nigerian youth to take active roles in entrepreneurship, job creation, and wealth building. The program’s initiatives will contribute to economic development, poverty alleviation, and social transformation, laying the foundation for long-term national growth.Â
