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Glowing Minds Initiatives is a non profit organisation that aims to tackle unemployment and unemployability through training for youth, advocating for girl child education , advocating for climate justice and civic engagement.

These are not new problems.But they are solvable ones — if organisations, governments, and young people are willing to w...
10/06/2026

These are not new problems.
But they are solvable ones — if organisations, governments, and young people are willing to work in the same direction.

At Glowing Minds Initiatives, this is not theoretical for us.
It is what we show up to

Which of these three challenges do you think is the hardest to fix?
Drop your answer in the comments — 1, 2, or 3.

And if you work in youth development, policy, or community building — share this with someone who needs to see it.

🔗 Follow for weekly insights on youth policy, leadership, and civic development in Nigeria.

There is a version of Nigeria where every young person knows the policy that shapes their future. We are not there yet. ...
08/06/2026

There is a version of Nigeria where every young person knows the policy that shapes their future. We are not there yet. But we are closer.

This week, Glowing Minds is taking the journey into the future by leading more conversations around the National Youth Policy. Because knowledge is the first form of hard work.

And here’s the truth: Opportunities are always disguised as hard work, so most people don’t recognize them.
Reading that policy? Hard work. Showing up to the conversation? Hard work. Demanding better for your future? Hard work.

But that “hard work” is the door. Walk through it.

Your future won’t build itself. It starts with you knowing it, then working for it.

What’s one policy or opportunity you’re committing to understand this week? Drop it below 👇

Fridays are for conversations. 💬Youth policy works best when voices are heard — not assumed.So tell us 👇🏽Have you ever r...
05/06/2026

Fridays are for conversations. 💬
Youth policy works best when voices are heard — not assumed.

So tell us 👇🏽
Have you ever read the National Youth Policy??

At Glowing Minds Initiatives, we believe the future of governance is already in the room, it just hasn't been handed the...
04/06/2026

At Glowing Minds Initiatives, we believe the future of governance is already in the room, it just hasn't been handed the mic.
Our work is building the bridge between young people and the decisions that shape their world.

Share this if you know a young person with more to offer than the system is willing to receive.





The page is blank. The pen is in your hand. A new beginning starts the moment you choose it. This week, move. Even if ...
01/06/2026

The page is blank. The pen is in your hand.
A new beginning starts the moment you choose it.
This week, move. Even if it’s one small step.


🌙✨ Eid Mubarak from all of us at Glowing Minds Initiative!As we celebrate this season of faith, gratitude, and togethern...
27/05/2026

🌙✨ Eid Mubarak from all of us at Glowing Minds Initiative!

As we celebrate this season of faith, gratitude, and togetherness, may this Eid bring peace, joy, renewed hope, and abundant blessings to you and your loved ones.

May we continue to grow in compassion, purpose, and service to our communities.

Wishing you a beautiful and fulfilling Eid celebration.

As part of our ongoing advocacy for the domestication of the National Youth Policy in Niger State, our Team at led by o...
22/05/2026

As part of our ongoing advocacy for the domestication of the National Youth Policy in Niger State, our Team at led by our Executive Direcror recently met with Ms the Special Assistant to the Niger State Honourable Commissioner for Youth Development - Hon - on Global Partnership and Multilateral Engagement.

​The dialogue centered on creating sustainable pathways for youth development across the state. The Special Assistant shared valuable insights into the Ministry’s current initiatives, highlighting their commitment to empowering young people.

​In turn, our Executive Director - Shamsudeen Abdulrazak - articulated the core framework of the National Youth Policy, emphasizing the immense benefits a localized policy framework will bring to Niger State, alongside the practical steps required for successful domestication and implementation.

​Both parties emerged from the meeting with a shared, resolute commitment to driving the domestication of the National Youth Policy forward.

At Glowing Minds Initiatives with Support from Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF), we believe that aligning local strategies with National Frameworks is pivotal to paving the way for a more inclusive and prosperous future for Niger State youth.

N.B - Ms Natalya is a Married to a Nigerian from Niger State and has spent over 10 years in Nigeria.

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Technical knowledge is important, but employers are also looking for young people who can communicate clearly, think cri...
21/05/2026

Technical knowledge is important, but employers are also looking for young people who can communicate clearly, think critically, and adapt quickly to changing environments.

Developing these skills can help you stand out and grow confidently in today’s workplace.

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: Launch of Our Inaugural Policy Brief 🚀​We are thrilled to officially announce the release of our very fi...
21/05/2026

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: Launch of Our Inaugural Policy Brief 🚀

​We are thrilled to officially announce the release of our very first Policy Brief, titled:
"Aligning Skills with Opportunity: Rethinking Youth Employability Policy in Nigeria."

​📝 About the Brief:

Authored by our Research and Policy Associate, Yusuf Abiodun, this brief synthesizes critical data and evidence gathered from the Glowing Minds Initiatives’s Graduate Employability and Student Entrepreneurship Leadership Programmes (2022–2024).

​As Nigeria's youth population continues to grow, traditional approaches to readiness must evolve. This paper offers a fresh, evidence-based perspective on why—and how—we must rethink and redesign youth employability frameworks to match the realities of the modern workforce.

​🔗 Read the Full Policy Brief Here: https://lnkd.in/dzmnbkVE

​Join the conversation. How can we better bridge the gap between education, skills, and actual economic opportunities for Nigerian youth? Drop your thoughts below! 👇
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What started as a simple campus entrepreneurship idea and a social media flyer to a formidable youth-led, and youth-focu...
20/05/2026

What started as a simple campus entrepreneurship idea and a social media flyer to a formidable youth-led, and youth-focused organization. 🌱✨

2025 was a milestone year for us. We successfully scaled our operations to include Youth Policy Training, Policy Advocacy, and Media Mainstreaming alongside our existing programs.

​Check out our journey and the full context of our work in our 2025 Annual Report: https://tinyurl.com/GMI-2025-ANNUAL-REPORT

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Abuja

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00

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+2348148451424

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