Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN)

JA Nigeria in partnership with The Abraaj Group sponsored Six (6) Schools in Abuja and Lagos. These schools participated in the Abraaj 2 nd Cycle Company Program These are the products made by students in both regions. Abuja:   Living Spring International College: (113 students)-Student Note Pads, Ankara Knapsack Flora Home School: (40 students)-Germicide, snacks and liquid soap. Nurul Bayan: (19 students)-Petroleum Jelly for the skin. Lagos: Kuramo College: (50 Students)- Phone cases made from local fabric Ggagada Senioe Grammar School: (60 Students) Iluminatinating Wall Clock & hot comb for hair dressing  Government College, Eric Moore (40 Students): Note pads for writing  In Abuja, a Job shadow program was also facilitated as part of a component of Abraaj Company Program. Fifteen ( 15) Students from African International College, Kaura District participated in Job Shadow on March 16, 2016. The Company Program    Students ...

The Company of the Year competition takes place annually for participating secondary schools.   The Program teaches students in SS1 & 2 how to set up and run a company of their own in their respective schools. It is founded on the 3 pillars of JA Programs- workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy. The activities includes selling shares, conducting elections for key officers who will handle the affairs of the company like marketing, production, HR, Finances and the CEO. At liquidation, all proceeds from sales of products or rendering services is channeled towards Corporate Social Responsibility and dividends for shareholders. This years 2015 Competition theme is, "Best Product of the year".   Sponsors of this years Company Program were Citi Foundation, Abraaj and First Bank Nigeria Limited. For the Abuja edition, 25 schools were in attendance, 152 students,  33 Teachers & 15 guests from public sector and private sector.  ...