ALX Hosts Parents Forum to Spotlight New Pathway Program for Young Nigerians

ALX, a leading tech career accelerator fostering a vibrant community of young talent across Africa, hosted a Parents Forum in Lagos to spotlight its innovative ALX Pathway Programme. This unique initiative opens opportunities for young Africans to pursue degrees at globally renowned partner institutions, empowering participants with the tools and networks to succeed. To bolster awareness for this new innovative programme and build trust among key stakeholders, the tech accelerator hosted an insightful and engaging Parents Forum in Lagos.

L-R: Mrs. Praise Ofomi, Parent/Guest; Testimony Adeyemi, Alumni, Africa Leadership University (ALU); Seun Babajide-Duroshola, Country Growth Manager, ALX Nigeria; Rev. Ayo Fisher, Parent/Guest; Oluwatoni Ajewole, Activations Specialist, ALX Nigeria; David Olubayo, Alumni, Africa Leadership University (ALU); Mr. Olatunji Olubayo, Parent/Guest, and Georgina Nwauko, Learning Associate, ALX Nigeria, at the ALX Pathway Parents Forum held recently in Lagos.

The forum provided an interactive platform to showcase the programme’s offerings, including access to peer communities, professional network events, mentorship, and personalized guidance for applications to partner universities. The event featured testimonials from current participants and a live session with a representative from the African Leadership University (ALU), one of the programme’s esteemed partners.

*L-R: Seun Babajide-Duroshola, Country Growth Manager, ALX Nigeria and Oluwatoni Ajewole, Activations Specialist, ALX Nigeria, during a presentation about the ALX Pathway programme.*

Speaking at the event, Ruby Igwe, Country General Manager for ALX in Nigeria, said, “The ALX Pathway Programme is designed to bridge the gap between young Africans’ aspirations and global opportunities. By equipping participants with critical resources and networks, we aim to empower the next generation of leaders who will shape Africa’s future on the global stage.” Through this forum, we aim to demonstrate our commitment to empowering the next generation of global leaders from Africa.”

L-R: Mrs. Praise Ofomi, Parent/Guest; Testimony Adeyemi, Alumni, Africa Leadership University (ALU); David Olubayo, Alumni, Africa Leadership University (ALU) and Georgina Nwaoku, Learning Associate, ALX Nigeria, during the spotlight session at the ALX Pathway Parents Forum.

Highlighting the importance of parental involvement, Seun Babajide-Duroshola, Country Growth Manager for ALX Nigeria, added, “Parents are essential partners in their children’s journeys. This forum allowed us to engage with them directly, address their questions, and showcase how ALX Pathway provides transformative opportunities. Together, we are building a strong foundation of support for participants as they embark on this life-changing journey.”

*Oluwatoni Ajewole, Activations Specialist, ALX Nigeria speaking with participants after the event.*

The forum also included an open Q&A session, allowing parents and media representatives to gain clarity on the programme’s application process, engagement structure, and overall impact. This transparent approach reinforced ALX’s commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for Africa’s youth while fostering trust among stakeholders.

For more information about the ALX Pathway Programme and other ALX initiatives, visit www.alxafrica.com.