Shell LiveWIRE is a social investment programme that aims to help young Nigerians explore the option of starting their own business as a real and viable career option.

It provides support, access to training, guidance, and business mentorship to young entrepreneurs and potential entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 35.

The programme operates mainly in the Niger Delta region and aims to inspire, encourage and support young people aged 18-35 to start up their own businesses through the provision of finance and training for young entrepreneurs.

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), operator of the NNPC/Shell/Total/Agip Joint Venture announces the commencement of the 2014 Shell LiveWIRE Nigeria Programme.

Shell LiveWIRE Nigeria Programme is a youth enterprise development programme supported by
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC).
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The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), operator of the NNPC/Shell/ Total/Agip Joint Venture (SPDC JV) announces the 2016 LiveWIRE Nigeria Programme for youths from Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers States.

LiveWIRE is a youth enterprise development programme supported by the SPDC JV. The programme aims to inspire, encourage and support young entrepreneurs aged 18-35 to start their own businesses through the provision of training and start-up finance.

The LiveWIRE programme objectives are to:

Enable youths to establish businesses by providing business planning and management skills through the ‘Become a Successful Business Owner Course’.
Provide business startup grants for candidates with the best business plans.
Link successful candidates to third parties like banks, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and allied financial institutions.
Provide a volunteer mentoring programme for successful candidates.

Programme content

Pre-startup:- Value and Organise Yourself (VOY)
Bright Ideas workshop
Business Planning & Management (Become a Successful Business Owner)
Business Startup (How to access finance & technology)
Post startup (Mentoring, Incubation, Market linkages)

Applications eligibility

Male and female applicants from Bayelsa Delta and Rivers States aged between 18-35;
Must possess a university degree or HND
Must possess the NYSC discharge certificate or certificate of exemption;
Must be resident in Delta, Bayelsa, or Rivers States;
Must have an innovative business idea; and
Must desire to own and manage a business.

Important Notes

• SPDC DOES NOT DEMAND PAYMENT FROM APPLICANTS.
The application is entirely FREE of charge.
• SPDC DOES NOT ASSIGN ‘Representatives’/‘Agents’ to assist in the application process.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email/sms.

How to apply

Applicants who meet the above eligibility criteria should apply online at: www.livewire-nigeria.org

Application period:

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