Access Bank, King’s Trust International Partner To Empower African Youth

Access Bank Plc and King’s Trust International (KTI) have signed a partnership agreement to expand opportunity, entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods for young people across Africa.

The partnership agreement was signed by the managing director/chief executive officer, Access Bank, Roosevelt Ogbonna and the chief executive officer of King’s Trust International, Will Straw.

The partnership brings together King’s Trust International’s expertise in youth development with Access Bank’s pan‑African reach and long‑standing commitment to inclusive and sustainable growth. Through this collaboration, the two organisations will work to equip young people with the skills, confidence and support needed to build successful futures through employment and entrepreneurship.

Under the agreement, Access Bank will support the delivery of King’s Trust International programmes that empower young people across several African countries, supporting them to gain skills and find pathways into meaningful employment and self-employment across Africa.

Speaking at the signing, the chief executive officer of King’s Trust International, Will Straw said, “this partnership with Access Bank reflects a shared commitment to unlocking the potential of young people across Africa. By combining our experience in youth development with Access Bank’s scale and leadership across the continent, we can create meaningful pathways to opportunity and long‑term impact.”

The managing director/chief executive officer of Access Bank, Roosevelt Ogbonna added, “at Access Bank, we believe that empowering young people is fundamental to Africa’s sustainable growth. Our partnership with King’s Trust International reinforces our commitment to entrepreneurship, job creation and inclusive development, while enabling us to play a purposeful role in shaping the continent’s future.”

The partnership marks a significant milestone in advancing cross‑sector collaboration to address youth unemployment, foster entrepreneurship and drive inclusive growth across Africa.

King’s Trust International supports young people around the world to build the skills, confidence and opportunities they need to succeed. Working with local partners, the Trust delivers practical programmes that help young people into employment, education and enterprise.