Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN) recorded 426,228 learning experiences across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory in 2025, reflecting a 97% increase from the previous year and continued growth in its efforts to equip young Nigerians with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in a changing world.
The achievement is highlighted in JAN’s 2025 Annual Report, which captures the organization’s work across its four core pillars: Financial Literacy, Work Readiness, Digital Literacy, and Entrepreneurship.
Through its programs and partnerships, JAN delivered learning experiences that addressed practical skills including money management, career readiness, digital citizenship, entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership.
Under Financial Literacy, JAN reached 98,888 young people through initiatives including Global Money Week, World Savings Day and Cha-Ching. Global Money Week and Financial Literacy Day engaged 30,972 young people, while 40,161 participated in World Savings Day and 27,694 pupils were introduced to essential money-management concepts through Cha-Ching.
The Digital Literacy efforts reached 24,688 young people, including 24,537 teenagers who participated in Meta’s My Digital World, gaining knowledge in areas such as online safety, cybersecurity and responsible social media use.
Through its Work Readiness pillar, JAN trained 28,099 young people, providing access to career skills, mentorship and interactive learning opportunities with industry professionals.
Entrepreneurship remained central to JAN’s work, with programs such as the Company Program, JA DEEP, and the Regional and National Company of the Year competitions giving young people opportunities to develop business ideas, build practical entrepreneurial skills and create solutions to real-world challenges. Through SET4LYF, 58,107 girls across more than 500 secondary schools participated in the Ideathon, while 16,662 girls progressed through the Company Program to develop their ideas into businesses.
The year also saw continued investment in digital entrepreneurship, with 28,928 girls in JA DEEP, which provided interactive digital entrepreneurship skills.
Commenting on the year’s achievements, Olaolu Akogun, Acting Executive Director, Junior Achievement Nigeria, said: “With a total of 426,228 learning experiences delivered, we successfully expanded our reach by 97% compared to the previous year. At the core of our work are four pillars—Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy, Work Readiness, and Digital Literacy—that form our progress.”
He added that the growth was strengthened by partnerships that enabled JAN to its reach and deepen its impact in communities across Nigeria.
“We are not just implementing programs; we are building a movement that inspires, prepares, and equips young people with the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to succeed in a global economy.”
Beyond its four pillars, the report highlights JAN’s work in inclusive education, sustainability, STEM, leadership development, and ecosystem partnerships. In 2025, JAN implemented 20 initiatives focused on bridging the gap between the classroom and the job market, while SET4LYF incorporated inclusive and gender-responsive approaches to reach young women and learners in underserved communities.
Junior Achievement Nigeria also strengthened partnerships with public and private-sector stakeholders, including the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Women Affairs, JONAPWD, Central Bank of Nigeria, Bankers’ Committee, Boeing, Citi Foundation and Delta Air Lines, amongst others. According to the report, these collaborations brought expertise, networks and resources that supported wider to learning opportunities.
The 2025 Annual Report also documents JAN’s continued growth over its 26-yearjourney, its partnerships, program stories, alumni experiences, testimonials and financial information.
The full 2025 Annual Report is available here: ja-nigeria.org
About Junior Achievement Nigeria
Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN) is part of Junior Achievement Worldwide, the world’s oldest and largest non-profit economic education organization operating in over 100 countries. They have impacted over 2 million students across Nigeria by fostering creativity and innovation, preparing the next generation of Nigerian leaders to drive economic change.
For more information, visit www.janigeria.org.
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