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Spotlight · NiYA × Cascador Founders Programme

Pitching to win.

Dr. Azeezat Yishawu facilitating a session as founders raise their hands with questions
Founders put their questions to Dr. Yishawu during the session.

Facilitated session

“Pitching to Win: How to Present Your Business to Investors”

Dr. Azeezat Yishawu was invited as a facilitator at the NiYA × Cascador Founders Programme, where she led a session on how to present a business to investors.

The four-week accelerator, an initiative of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development delivered through the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) in partnership with Cascador and implemented by Sapphital Limited, supports 20 early-stage Nigerian founders across various sectors.

What founders worked on

  • Structuring a clear and compelling pitch
  • Telling the business story with conviction
  • Presenting the problem, solution, market and traction
  • Making a clear funding ask
  • Handling investor questions with confidence
Week accelerator
4 Week accelerator
Early-stage founders
20 Early-stage founders
Founders to win up to ₦5m each
8 Founders to win up to ₦5m each
Final Pitch, 2026
9 Nov Final Pitch, 2026
Special guest card for Dr. Azeezat Yishawu at the NiYA × Cascador Founders Programme
The programme's special guest announcement.
Dr. Azeezat Yishawu addressing founders beside the NiYA × Cascador Founders Programme banner
On the road to the Final Pitch.

The outcome

Founders left better prepared to refine their pitch decks for the Final Pitch on 9 November 2026, where eight founders will receive up to ₦5 million each in non-dilutive funding.

Senior Special Assistant on Youth Policy Development and Analysis to the Honourable Minister of Youth Development

Federal Ministry of Youth Development · Nigerian Youth Academy · Cascador · Sapphital

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X Space | National Confab: Analysing the Discussions So Far

Join us on X Space as the National Youth Confab 2026 takes stock of the conversations so far: what rose to the top, what young people are asking for and where the road leads next.

Hear directly from the people behind the conference.

🎙️ Speakers:

Tayo Olosunde, Co-Chair, Secretariat, National Planning Committee, NYC

Fatima Bukar Lamisula, Member, Nigeria Youth Parliament; Chairperson, Gender & Women Affairs

Daniel Stephen, Chairman, Head of Technical Committee, NYC

Dr Azeezat Yishawu, Focal Person, National Planning Committee, NYC

📅 Sunday, 11th October 2026
🕓 4:00pm prompt
📍X Space

Set your reminder. Bring your questions. Join the conversation.

#NationalYouthConfab2026
#nationalyouthconfab

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The National Youth Confab 2026 is coming to you virtually, and your voice matters. Connect, engage, share your ideas, and be part of the discussion shaping the future of the North Central.

📅 Date: 5th – 6th October 2026
💻 Venue: Virtual Session on Zoom

Zoom Registration links

Day 1 (October 5th)

>>> us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l...

Day 2 (October 6th)

>>> us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D...

📺 Watch live on YouTube:
youtube.com/@YouthConfab2026

Don’t miss it. Register now, join the conversation, and help shape the future!

#NationalYouthConfab2026 #NorthCentral

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Honored to contribute to Artificial Intelligence in Africa: A Tool for Freedom and Prosperity? (Volume 2, 2026), published by African Liberty. My chapter, Governance and AI, explores how artificial intelligence can strengthen the connections between youth voices and government action, make constitutional rights more accessible, and advance the case for Africa to build and own it’s AI infrastructure rather than remain only consumer of technologies developed elsewhere.

Grateful to be part of a diverse group of contributors shaping this important conversation about AI, governance, freedom and Africa’s future.

Read the full book and my chapter via the link in bio.

#AllinAfrica #Governance #YouthPolicy #DigitalRights #AfricanLiberty

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Standing before young and vibrant like-minds for the Youth Changemakers Summit, the energy was undeniable. As Keynote speaker addressing “Youth Leadership for Peace, Climate Resilience and Democratic Participation”, I ask us all as a nation to rethink our role in shaping national outcomes for youth development.

Climate resilience, democratic integrity, and peace aren’t separate agendas, they are interconnected pillars of a stable nation and young people hold the key to driving solutions for all three.

To every young change-maker your voice is necessary, your perspective is valid, and your action is urgent. Let’s keep building.

#youngchangemakers #azeezatyishawu #youthleadership #climateactionnow

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As a young person and a youth leader, I understand that our generation does not want to simply inherit the future,we want to help shape it. I see in young people the ideas, courage, creativity and determination to transform our communities and our nation. My vision is for a future where young people are not only given a seat at the table, but are trusted, supported and empowered to lead. This Youth Day, I celebrate a generation with the power to make tomorrow better by acting today. #nigeriayouth #youth #youthleadership

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Honoured to be part of a transformative dialogue at the Project Kampe Bodi Stakeholders’ Workshop, convened by the School of Politics, Policy & Governance (SPPG). Bringing together policymakers, healthcare experts, and development partners, the workshop underscored the importance of collaboration in advancing patient-centered care and strengthening Nigeria’s public health system. I remain inspired by the shared commitment to creating policies that deliver lasting impact for vulnerable citizens @thesppg @kampe_bodi #inclusion #nigerianyouth #policy

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X Space | National Confab: Analysing the Discussions So Far

Join us on X Space as the National Youth Confab 2026 takes stock of the conversations so far: what rose to the top, what young people are asking for and where the road leads next.

Hear directly from the people behind the conference.

🎙️ Speakers:

Tayo Olosunde, Co-Chair, Secretariat, National Planning Committee, NYC

Fatima Bukar Lamisula, Member, Nigeria Youth Parliament; Chairperson, Gender & Women Affairs

Daniel Stephen, Chairman, Head of Technical Committee, NYC

Dr Azeezat Yishawu, Focal Person, National Planning Committee, NYC

📅 Sunday, 11th October 2026
🕓 4:00pm prompt
📍X Space

Set your reminder. Bring your questions. Join the conversation.

#NationalYouthConfab2026
#NationalYouthConfab

View on X (opens in a new tab)

X

The National Youth Confab 2026 is coming to you virtually, and your voice matters. Connect, engage, share your ideas, and be part of the discussion shaping the future of the North Central.

📅 Date: 5th – 6th October 2026
💻 Venue: Virtual Session on Zoom

Zoom Registration links

Day 1 (October 5th)

>>> us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l...

Day 2 (October 6th)

>>> us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D...

📺 Watch live on YouTube:
youtube.com/@YouthConfab2026

Don't miss it. Register now, join the conversation, and help shape the future!

#NationalYouthConfab2026 #NorthCentral

View on X (opens in a new tab)

X

The National Youth Confab 2026 is coming to you virtually, and your voice matters. Connect, engage, share your ideas, and be part of the discussion shaping the future of the North Central.

📅 Date: 5th – 6th October 2026
💻 Venue: Virtual Session on Zoom

Zoom Registration links

Day 1 (October 5th)

>>> us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l...

Day 2 (October 6th)

>>> us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D...

📺 Watch live on YouTube:
youtube.com/@YouthConfab2026

Don't miss it. Register now, join the conversation, and help shape the future!

#NationalYouthConfab2026 #NorthCentral

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