……. 100% sponsorship opens doors to global investors, mentorship and networking in Abuja
The Association for Students Social Welfare (ASSW) has unveiled a fully funded sponsorship programme for Nigerian students to attend the Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit (AACIS 2026) in Abuja.
In a statement signed by its founder, Victor Adetolaju, the association said the initiative will grant 100 per cent free access to selected students, ranging from undergraduate to PhD level.
The programme is being implemented in partnership with the Afro-Caribbean Chamber of Culture and Tourism (ACCAT), with coordination by the Students Chamber of Commerce.
Adetolaju noted that the initiative aims to position Nigerian students within the global investment ecosystem by giving them access to high-level engagements across Africa and the Caribbean.
According to him, beneficiaries will engage directly with investors, policymakers and business leaders, while also gaining mentorship opportunities and exposure to live investment deals and partnerships.
He added that participants would build long-term international networks across sectors such as finance, culture, tourism and entrepreneurship.
AACIS 2026 is scheduled to hold from March 23 to March 28, 2026, at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja.
The statement noted that the summit, which typically costs ₦50,000 or $100, will be free for eligible Nigerian students under the sponsorship scheme.
To qualify, applicants must be able to attend independently, demonstrate good conduct and actively participate throughout the programme.
Adetolaju encouraged interested students to apply early, stressing that slots are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
He described the initiative as a strategic effort to bridge the gap between Nigerian students and global investment networks, while boosting youth participation in economic development.