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iCreate Africa has entered into a strategic partnership with Afrika-Verein der deutschen Wirtschaft in Berlin to promote vocational training, industrial cooperation, and job creation across Africa.
The agreement was formalised during the 2025 German–Nigerian Bi-National Commission, where iCreate Africa joined Nigeria’s official business delegation to advance youth empowerment and cross-border collaboration.
At a high-level business forum held alongside the commission, iCreate Africa’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Bright Jaja, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Afrika-Verein’s Deputy CEO, Ms Claudia Voß. The partnership aims to strengthen cooperation between both organisations and foster private-sector-led growth.
Jaja said the collaboration would support initiatives focused on skills development and technology transfer.
“This MoU opens the door for German investors to actively participate in Africa’s skills revolution. By collaborating on our Skills Institute and The Builders Show, we aim to transform vocational training across Africa,” he said.
He described Afrika-Verein as an organisation representing more than 400 German companies that promote trade and investment between Germany and African nations.
According to Jaja, the partnership reflects a shared vision to enhance industrial development through innovation, human capital growth, and sustainable private-sector engagement.
He noted that iCreate Africa’s inclusion in the official Nigerian delegation highlighted the growing role of social enterprises in workforce development and entrepreneurship on the continent.
“Our mission complements Nigeria’s broader development goals by equipping young people with employable skills and preparing them for emerging industries,” Jaja said.
He commended recent government efforts to support youth empowerment, including the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, which has provided zero-interest loans to more than 624,000 students.
“These measures show Nigeria’s commitment to empowering its youth and ensuring our labour force is ready for global opportunities. Nigeria is open for business with a skilled generation,” he stated.
Senior government officials attended the Bi-National Commission, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, and the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu. The delegation engaged German investors on opportunities in energy, industry, and human capital development.
Tuggar said Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force ‘Grey List’ had improved investor confidence and transparency in financial transactions. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining a stable and business-friendly environment.
The inclusion of iCreate Africa in the delegation, Jaja said, underscored the importance of public–private collaboration in advancing economic diplomacy and skills-led growth.
“The Minister’s vision has been instrumental in transforming goodwill into tangible collaborations. iCreate Africa stands ready to support such global initiatives that empower Africa’s youth,” he said.
Voß described the partnership as a step toward deeper engagement between German and African businesses.
“This partnership with iCreate Africa reflects Afrika-Verein’s long-standing commitment to strengthening German–African cooperation in education, innovation, and workforce development,” she said.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation in education, vocational training, and industrial innovation for sustainable development across Africa.
