Meet our founder
Engr. Frank Nwike
Engineer, entrepreneur and youth development advocate, dedicated to empowering young people across Africa through innovation, skills development and enterprise.
He is the Founder and Lead Convener of Young Entrepreneurs Summit Africa (YESA), a platform committed to equipping young people with the knowledge, skills, networks and opportunities they need to thrive in today's rapidly evolving world.
Through YESA and its initiatives, including youth summits, mentorship programmes, entrepreneurship training, TVET skills development and sports-driven social campaigns, Frank has helped mobilise and empower thousands of young people across Nigeria.
Frank is also the Managing Director/CEO of Zampoles Nigeria Limited, an engineering and manufacturing company specialising in concrete electric pole production, fabrication works, electrification projects and infrastructure solutions. With more than two decades of practical experience in engineering and project execution, he brings strong technical expertise and leadership to both the private and development sectors.
A COREN-registered and MNSE-certified Mechanical Engineer, Frank is passionate about creating platforms that connect youth empowerment with real economic opportunities. His work focuses on the challenges affecting young people, including unemployment, drug abuse, crime and limited access to skills, through structured programmes that promote leadership, productivity and social responsibility.
We didn't build YESA just to inspire. We built it to equip you to win.
Through YESA, Frank continues to champion a bold vision: raising a generation of empowered African youth who are skilled, innovative and committed to building stronger communities and a better future.