Who We Are:
The Steve Ibenta Group Foundation is a people-centered, impact-driven non-profit organization committed to transforming lives through entrepreneurship, education, and economic empowerment, to build a prosperous, self-reliant, and innovative society where young people are empowered to create wealth, solve problems, and drive national development, particularly among Nigerian youths.
Our Mission is to identify, support, and nurture talented and enterprising youth.
To provide seed funding, mentorship, and technical support;
To promote sustainable economic opportunities;
To strengthen ethical leadership and social responsibility;
To bridge the gap between ideas and execution.
*Core Focus Areas*
Youth Entrepreneurship Development;
Business incubation;
Startup funding;
Skills acquisition;
Education & Capacity Building;
Scholarships;
Training and workshops;
Research support;
Economic Empowerment;
SME financing;
Financial literacy;
Social Impact & community development;
Poverty reduction initiatives;
Rural development programs.
Women empowerment
*Our Philosophy*
Our philosophy is inspired by the belief that nations rise when their people are empowered to create, not just to consume. In Nigeria, production is hampered by lack of
social support and
sustainable funding,
mentorship and appropriate technical/hands on training.
This aligns with global best practices where foundations focus on long-term empowerment rather than short-term aid.
*What Makes Us Different*
Focus on bankable ideas, not just aid
strong link between education and enterprise.
Emphasis on self-reliance and dignity of labor,
integration of finance, mentorship, and technical support.
*Target Beneficiaries*
Talented graduates and unemployed youth,
Aspiring entrepreneurs,
Rural and underserved communities.
Women and vulnerable groups.
*Long-Term Goal*
To create a network of successful young entrepreneurs who will:
Reinvest in society
Create jobs
Drive Nigeria’s economic transformation