The Green Youth Upskilling Program (GYUP) is a flagship initiative of the Oando Foundation, implemented in partnership with the Nigeria Climate Innovation Center (NCIC). It was designed as a timely and strategic response to Nigeria’s interlinked challenges of youth unemployment,
energy access deficits, waste mismanagement, and the urgent need for climate action.
At its core, GYUP is a collaborative initiative aimed at equipping young Nigerians with technical and entrepreneurial skills in renewable energy (RE) and waste management (WM), two sectors that stand at the intersection of sustainable development, climate resilience, and inclusive economic growth. By focusing on these areas, the program seeks to strengthen Nigeria’s human capital, reduce environmental pressures, and create opportunities for youth participation in the green economy.