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The Drive Foundation Leadership & Empowerment
Local Action • Global Impact

Empowering Leaders.
Fostering Innovation.
Driving Global Impact.

The Drive Foundation equips entrepreneurs and civic changemakers with equity-free grants, practical skills training, and leadership mentorship to turn bold ideas into lasting impact.

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600+
Fellows Trained
₦ 1.5M+
Capital Mobilized
20+
Partner Hubs
Core Strategic Areas

Our Strategic Impact Pillars

Directly aligned with Drive Foundation's core mission for holistic leadership advancement.

Leadership Development

Executive coaching, governance training, and ethical leadership programs designed to nurture transformational social leaders.

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Entrepreneurship & Economy

Catalyzing small businesses and social enterprises via the Betty Nwoks Prize and equity-free incubation support.

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Civic Engagement

Mobilizing youth for active democratic participation, policy design, community governance, and advocacy.

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Digital Literacy

Building technical capacity, AI literacy, web engineering, and digital tools for non-profit creators and innovators.

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2026 Edition Announcement

The Betty Nwoks Prize for Entrepreneurship

Established in honor of Beatrice Nwokomah-Ohaeri, this flagship program promotes skills development and entrepreneurship, with a particular focus on fashion and allied industries. Apply for the 2026 edition.

Grant Funding: ₦250,000 Equity-Free
Status: Applications Open
Apply for the 2026 Prize
Support Our Mission
Invest in the Next Generation

Help us empower emerging entrepreneurs through donations, scholarships, and candidate sponsorships.

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Retrospective Highlights

The Betty Nwoks Prize 2025 Throwback

Celebrating $500,000+ awarded in 2025 to 5 visionary founders across 5 sectors. Look back at our top winners and program acceptance pitch milestones.

10 Finalists
Out of 64 Potential Candidates
5 Ventures
Registered and Funded in 2025
₦500k+
2025 Funds Distributed
100%
Equity-Free Capital
Top 5 Candidates Top 5 Candidates
Port Harcourt 2025

2025 Winners' Remark

From 64 applicants to the final 5, these are the finalists who weathered the storm, pushed through grueling capstone deliverables, and emerged as top contenders for the Betty Nwoks Prize. Here their story.

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EcoAgri Tech 1st Place 2025
₦200,000 Winner

Amarachi Joy Duru

From WhatsApp Applicant to Star Prize Winner. Amarachi Overcame Deadlines, Data Costs, and Rigorous Training to Secure ₦200,000 and Register Her New Business, Arc & Co..

Read Her Story →
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Media & Communication

The High Table Podcast

The High Table is a premier leadership and mentorship podcast exploring digital innovation, cultural identity, cicvic engagement and sustainable enterprise through deep-dive conversations with visionary change-makers.

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Governance & Leadership

Board & Executive Officers

Directing Drive Foundation's global vision, fiscal governance, and community impact.

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Dexter Ohaeri

E.D / Board Chairman

Leading global strategy, creative media, and brand architecture to elevate social impact stories across international platforms.

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Dr. Gbemisola Bamiduro

Director of Finance & Administration

Overseeing financial compliance, grant disbursement frameworks, and institutional administration for maximum donor efficiency.

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Ego Samuel

Manager, Global Project & Education

Directing youth mentorship frameworks, fellow wellness programs, and educational development initiatives across regional hubs.

Our Global Presence

Connecting Across Borders

Connecting grassroots innovators to international institutional networks and opportunities for collaboration.

Global HQ

Abuja, Nigeria

Primary innovation desk for the Betty Nwoks Prize, digital literacy bootcamps, and civic advocacy hubs.

Project Desk

Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Focusing on agritech ventures, climate action leadership, and youth policy acceleration.

Diaspora Hub

North America & Europe

Executive advisory network, global donor stewardship, and mentor exchanges.

Global Inquiries

Connect With Our Secretariat

Whether you are exploring an institutional partnership, seeking information about our programmes, or interested in supporting our mission, we welcome your inquiry.

Institutional Partnerships

Explore opportunities for collaboration and shared impact.

Programmes & Fellowships

Get information about our initiatives, training, and opportunities.

Media & Communications

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