The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), operator of the NNPC/Shell/Total Energies/Agip Joint Venture (SPDC JV) announces the commencement of the SPDC -JV Regional LiveWIRE Programme

LiveWIRE Nigeria is a youth enterprise development programme supported by The Shell Petroleum Devlopment Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC). The programme aims to inspire, encourage and support young people aged 18-35 with training and finance to start their own businesses.

Eligibility Criteria

• Be aged 18-35 and ready to start their own businesses
• Male and female applicants from the region (South-South)
• Must possess a University degree or HND in any discipline
• Must have completed NYSC if within mandatory bracket.
• Must be resident in their State of Origin;
• Must not be in paid employment
• Must have an innovative business idea.
• Must desire to own and manage a business.

Benefits

The Programme aim to;

• Raise business awareness amongst final year university students to encourage them to see starting a business as a valid career option
• Assist youths to discover and develop business ‘ideas’ through Bright Ideas Workshops
• Make available to youths that want to go on to start a business, business planning and management guidelines and skills through the Become A Successful Owner Manager Course (BSOM)
• Run awards for best business plans, the price of which gives access to micro-credit facilities, through third parties like banks, NGOs and allied financial institutions
• Run an award for young people who have sustained a business for 2 to 3 years and continue the award on an annual basis
• Provide a volunteer mentoring programme for those who have completed the training course and decide to pursue starting their own business. Mentors can be drawn from oil & gas, banking, social voluntary sectors, etc.
• Print and provide information on youth enterprise at LiveWIRE Resource Centre
• Target Beneficiaries: Youths in the age range of 18 to 30 years.

How to Apply

Go to Shell Nigeria on ng.livewire.shell to apply