The Nigeria Entrepreneurship Youth Initiative (N.E.Y.I) continues to push the boundaries of youth empowerment and tech-driven innovation — and today, the movement gained yet another powerful force behind it.

In a remarkable visit to the office of Barrister Kayode Akinsola — respected legal practitioner, distinguished lecturer, Dean, community builder, and high-profile mentor to countless young professionals across Ogun State — the N.E.Y.I team received an overwhelming show of support for the upcoming ABEOKUTA FASHIONPRENEURS IN TECH TRAINING PROGRAM 2025.

Led by the President of N.E.Y.I, Adefisoye Adeshola (Mr. Diligent), the team visited Queen’s Attorney Chambers, where Barrister Akinsola welcomed them warmly, commending the organization’s commitment to raising a new generation of tech-enabled fashion entrepreneurs.

BARRISTER AKINSOLA — A TRAILBLAZER, A BUILDER OF PEOPLE, A VOICE FOR EGBA’S FUTURE

Known across Ogun State as one of the finest legal minds and academic figures, Barr. Kayode Akinsola has built an outstanding reputation as:

A seasoned lawyer
A renowned lecturer and dean
A distinguished mentor of emerging leaders
A respected Egbaliganza stakeholder
The Director of Specials, Egbaliganza 2026 — a cultural and socio-economic platform shaping the future of Egba land

His passion for youth development, entrepreneurship, and skill-based empowerment has influenced hundreds of young people across Nigeria.

During the visit, he expressed his admiration for N.E.Y.I’s mission and reaffirmed his continued support for initiatives that uplift young talents, especially artisans and skilled workers in local communities.

As the Director of Specials for Egbaliganza 2026, Barrister Akinsola highlighted how the Egbaliganza vision aligns with N.E.Y.I’s mission.

Egbaliganza is focused on creating platforms that:

Promote cultural identity
Empower local communities
Expand economic opportunities
Inspire young entrepreneurs
Generate employment for grassroots creatives

He stressed that the ABEOKUTA FASHIONPRENEURS IN TECH TRAINING PROGRAM is a perfect bridge between tradition and innovation — helping tailors, designers, and fashion artisans blend indigenous creativity with modern technology.

This synergy, he noted, will create new job opportunities, expand the value chain, and position Egba land as a rising hub for fashion technology.

“NO ONE CAN LIVE WITHOUT CLOTHES — FASHION MUST MEET TECHNOLOGY NOW.”

In his remarks, Barrister Akinsola emphasized that the global fashion industry is rapidly shifting towards:

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
3D fashion and digital pattern designing
Virtual fittings and smart tailoring
Tech-enhanced creativity
Digital customer acquisition

He applauded N.E.Y.I for bringing these innovations down to the grassroots, especially for rural tailors and fashion designers who lack access to tech tools.

He also pledged to recommend additional mentors, philanthropists, and industry supporters who will join this vision and help strengthen the program’s sustainability.

THE TRAINING: DECEMBER 3rd – 20th, 2025

Mr. Diligent reiterated that this year’s edition will be “one of the most impactful empowerment bootcamps ever executed in Ogun State.”

Participants will learn:

Artificial Intelligence for Fashion Designers
3D Fashion & Digital Illustration
FashionTech Tools for Smart Tailoring
Digital Marketing for Fashion Brands
Customer Acquisition Using Tech
Branding, Content Creation & Income Growth

…all designed to help them work smarter, faster, and more creatively.

EMPOWERMENT LOADING — SEWING MACHINE, LAPTOPS, STEAMING IRONS & MORE

N.E.Y.I announced that top-performing participants will stand a chance to win empowerment tools, including:

Brand New Sewing Machine
Laptops
Professional Steaming Irons

This empowerment category, backed by mentors and supporting philanthropists, is aimed at helping rural fashion designers launch or expand their businesses immediately after the program.

AN HONOR EXTENDED — AWARD RECOGNITION FOR BARR. AKINSOLA

In recognition of his longstanding mentorship, community leadership, and profound contributions to youth development, the N.E.Y.I team officially invited Barrister Kayode Akinsola to receive a Special Award of Leadership Excellence during the Fashionpreneurs in Tech graduation ceremony.

The event holds on:

📍 Graciafits House, Abule-Ake Junction, Olorunsogo, MAPOLY Ojere Road, Abeokuta, Ogun State
December 20th, 2025

The entire N.E.Y.I team expressed deep gratitude for his warm reception, wisdom-filled advisory, and continued belief in the vision.

THE FUTURE IS TECH. THE FUTURE IS FASHION. THE FUTURE IS OGUN STATE.

This meeting marks another milestone in N.E.Y.I’s mission to raise tech-driven entrepreneurs across rural and urban communities.

With strategic leaders like Barrister Kayode Akinsola standing firmly with the initiative, the Abeokuta Fashionpreneurs in Tech Program is set to transform countless lives, revive grassroots creativity, and establish Ogun State as a rising fashion-tech capital.