Active Campaign
No Talent Left Behind
Vision: To ensure that talent is not wasted because of poverty, geography, lack of access, or limited opportunities.
Mission: To equip young people with practical skills, entrepreneurial thinking, digital tools, mentorship, and pathways to income generation.
Year 1 Targets
Who we are
Innovation has no postcode.
RIDI is a Nigerian non-profit equipping people — from Plateau State farmlands to Lagos suburbs — with the digital skills, entrepreneurial backing, and climate resilience to author their own futures.
We don't believe communities need saving. We believe they need unlocking. Registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission in Abuja in 2026, we run hands-on training programmes, entrepreneurship incubators, and community-led climate adaptation — meeting people where they are, with tools that work.
Mission one — The Digital Frontier
Human Potential
Digital skills, entrepreneurship, and talent development — reaching communities across rural farmlands and urban neighbourhoods alike.
Mission two — The Earth
Climate Action
Defending communities on the frontline of the climate crisis — farmers, fisherfolk, urban residents. They didn't create this crisis, but they absorb it first.
Our impact
Measured in people, not promises.
Every number here is a person who walked into a training room and walked out with a new skill, a new income stream, or a new way to protect their community.
Figures reflect our Jos 2025 pilot cohort and are indicative placeholders — swap in verified numbers as the programme scales.
Programs & trainings
Seven tracks. One launchpad.
Industry-aligned, project-based curricula taught by practitioners. Choose the track that fits your ambition — every cohort blends technical skill with entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurship & Business Building
Beginner–AdvLearn how to turn ideas into viable businesses, handle operations, and build a sustainable startup.
Marketing & Sales
BeginnerMaster the art of customer acquisition, digital marketing campaigns, sales funnel optimization, and closing deals.
Content Creation
BeginnerCreate engaging video, audio, graphic designs, and written copy that tells compelling brand stories.
Digital Dominance
IntermediateHarness search engine optimization, social media algorithm mastery, and organic growth strategies to dominate online spaces.
AI & Productivity Tools
BeginnerLeverage artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, prompting strategies, and digital productivity tools to work faster and smarter.
Compliance Processing & Applications
IntermediateUnderstand business registrations, legal document filings, and regulatory compliance processing to support organizations.
Basic Computer Literacy
BeginnerIntroduction to operating systems, typing, word processing, spreadsheets, internet safety, and essential web browsing (Ages 17 & below).
The RIDI Fellowship
A fully-supported path into the digital economy.
The Fellowship is our flagship cohort programme. Selected fellows receive hands-on training, mentorship, a project portfolio, and a direct line to our partner network — at no cost to those who qualify.
On the Ground · Jos Pilot Cohort
Our work, from start to finish.
In partnership with Hamzury Innovation Hub, we executed a complete lifecycle training for over 60 youth. Here is exactly how we deliver impact, in chronological order.
Welcoming our cohort, conducting pre-screening interviews, and registering scholars with custom badges.
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Program Gallery
Jos Digital Rise in Action
Explore real moments from the training ground: from our vibrant opening ceremonies, to hands-on classroom tech sessions, and finally the celebrations of graduation and certificate awards.
Success stories
Lives, in their own words.
I walked in able to use a phone and walked out building websites. Three months later I had my first paying client. RIDI's Jos Digital Rise Program didn’t hand me anything — they unlocked what was already there.
The Jos Digital Rise entrepreneurship track changed how I think about my farm. I now sell produce online and track everything digitally. My income has nearly doubled in a year.
As a woman in a rural community, I never imagined a career in tech. The Jos Digital Rise mentorship made it real. I am now a junior data analyst working remotely.
Partners & sponsors
Built with allies who believe in unlocking.
From innovation hubs to corporate sponsors, our partners make the work possible. Yours could be next.
Media coverage & recognition
Leadership
The people behind the mission.
A team of technologists, educators, and community organisers who believe Nigeria's next breakthrough is already living in a village or a city street.
Events & workshops
Come build with us.
Frequently asked
Questions, answered.
Anyone aged 16 and above living in Nigeria with a genuine interest in digital skills. No prior experience is required for beginner tracks — we select on motivation and potential, not pedigree.
Support the work
Fund a fellow. Back a community.
Sponsorships and grants underwrite training, equipment, and climate projects. Whether you're a corporate partner or an individual supporter, your contribution unlocks potential directly.
Partnership inquiries
Let's build something together.
Funding partner, community organisation, sponsor, or prospective fellow — tell us how you'd like to work with us. We read every message.