They're young, they're bold, and they're solving some of Nigeria's most pressing problems.
Nine young people in their teens and early 20s have been named "Young Changemakers" by the social entrepreneurship group Ashoka, the Guardian reports.
They're part of the third cohort of the group's Young Changemakers program in Nigeria, which was launched last year.
"They don't shy away from challenges; instead, they develop impactful solutions to tackle issues like environmental protection, gender equality, and access to education," a co-president of Ashoka Africa says in a press release.
Among the issues the young changemakers are tackling in Nigeria are mental health, education, environmental sustainability, and gender equality, the press release notes.
They'll spend a year working with other Ashoka Young Changemakers in other African countries before graduating in June with a plan to take their work to the next level.
"They are action-oriented, exceptional, and adept at identifying problems within their communities," an Ashoka West Africa director says.
"This collaborative approach fosters a supportive environment where both students and teachers can develop the skills and knowledge needed to become effective changemakers."
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