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Organisers of the Bolaji Abdullahi mentorship programme have announced the opening of applications for the second edition of the project.

Banke Ajede, the programme’s executive assistant, disclosed this in a statement, and urged youths to take advantage of the opportunity.

The mentorship programme, which spans a period of six months, provides an organised and structured platform for young people to learn, engage and share from the knowledge and experiences of Bolaji Abdullahi, a former minister of youth and sports development, and other notable Nigerians.

Ajede said the programme has become Nigeria’s flagship mentorship and youth engagement platform, considering its structure and coordination.

She noted that the first stage of application ends January 15, while the number of selected applicants for this edition will increase to 24.

“The Bolaji Abdullahi Mentorship Programme (BAMP) is now accepting applications into the second cohort of the mentorship programme. Application is open to all young Nigerians between the ages of 18 – 35 from any part of the world,” the statement reads.

“Applicants are expected to send a one-page statement of intent and CV as attachments to [email protected]. The one-page statement of intent should be in PDF format and must be clear and concise. Applicants who make it beyond the first stage will be contacted for the next stage of application.

“The first stage of application closes on Friday, January 15, 2021, while the programme will be expanding the number of admissible fellows from the current 12 to 24.”

She said successful applicants will be prepared for a bootcamp, which will signify the commencement of the programme.

Since the mentorship programme started, renowned Nigerians who have been invited to speak at the programme include: Akintunde Oyebode, Ekiti state commissioner for finance and economic development; Chude Jideonwo, a Nigerian lawyer and media entrepreneur; Ishaya Bako, filmmaker and movie director; Cheta Nwanze, lead partner, SBM Intelligence, and Chinenye Monde-Anumihe, development partnerships strategist.