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SheLeads Green Jobs Fellowship
Nigeria's First Women-Only Green Jobs Programme
Overview
The SheLeads Green Jobs Fellowship is Nigeria's first women-only, internship-driven green jobs programme. Launched in June 2026 by The Ebaidebheki Initiative (TEI), it equips 20 young Nigerian women aged 18–30 with climate literacy, green skills, leadership training, and real-world internship experience to prepare them for leadership roles in Nigeria's green economy.
Orientation Ceremony
The programme officially commenced with an inspiring Orientation Ceremony held on 3 June 2026. Fellows were welcomed by TEI's Executive Director alongside distinguished guest speakers who introduced the vision of the fellowship, outlined expectations, and encouraged participants as they began their 12-week journey.
✅ Phase 1 – Foundation Practicals
Fellows completed environmental restoration practicals through a nationwide Tree Planting Exercise across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones, planting more than 60 trees in schools and orphanage homes. The Abuja practical at Abuja Children's Home on 27 June 2026 featured the planting of Mango, Pawpaw, Lemon, Moringa and other fruit trees while engaging children who enthusiastically joined the exercise.
🚀 Phase 2 – Innovation & Skills Practicals
Fellows are currently progressing into practical innovation projects including upcycling, renewable energy prototypes and climate-tech advocacy campaigns, translating classroom learning into impactful community solutions.
Environmental Restoration in Action
Across Nigeria, fellows have already begun creating measurable environmental impact through coordinated tree planting, community engagement and climate awareness activities that demonstrate practical leadership beyond the classroom.
Pioneering Cohort
We proudly celebrate the pioneering Cohort 1 fellows who are laying the foundation for a new generation of female leaders in Nigeria's green economy.
Programme Structure
✓ 12 weeks of intensive training (theory & practicals)
✓ 4-week internship with partner organisations
✓ Climate literacy & green skills
✓ Leadership & project management
Our Goal
To deliberately position young Nigerian women to benefit from the National Climate Change Fund and the growing green economy, ensuring they are not left behind but become leaders driving Nigeria's green transition.
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