Young Entrepreneurs Summit Africa (YESA) is an initiative of Zampoles Empowerment Foundation, a duly registered Non-Profit Organization with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) of Nigeria with registration number 7298166, which for the past six (6) years has evolved into one of Nigeria’s
leading youth development movements addressing drug abuse, HIV/AIDS, crime prevention, mental health awareness, poverty alleviation and entrepreneurship development in Nigeria, through mentorship, counselling, education, support, sensitisation and empowerment.
The YESA Initiative platform boasts of a reach of over 3 million youths from all around Africa including students, NYSC corps members, young business owners and young politicians.
To be Africa’s leading youth-led platform transforming vulnerable young people into empowered, drug-free innovators and leaders driving sustainable development, peace, and prosperity by 2035.
Through innovative sensitization, mentorship, sports-based interventions, and entrepreneurship training, YESA equips vulnerable Nigerian youth with the knowledge, skills, and support to overcome drug abuse, HIV/AIDS risks, mental health challenges, and crime, fostering productive, resilient communities in Nigeria and beyond.
| Pillar | Strategic Objective |
|---|---|
| Programs & Impact | Expand SADA & ADAAM programs to 20 states; reach 1M youth annually. |
| Governance & Capacity | Achieve EU Pillar Assessment readiness with audited accounts and transparent policies. |
| Resource Mobilization | Secure $500,000+ annual funding from grants, CSR, and earned income streams. |
| Monitoring & Evaluation | Institutionalize M&E systems and publish annual impact reports. |
– SADA FOOTBALL CUP – ANAMBRA STATE (Q1 2026)
– GUINNESS WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT – DRUG-FREE, HIV/AIDS & ANTI-CRIME
PLEDGE (Q2 2026)
The Young Entrepreneurs Summit Africa (YESA), continues to champion youth empowerment
and behavioral change through sports, mentorship, and community sensitization.
Building on the success of the SADA Football Cup 2025 (FCT Edition), which directly engaged
over 3,000 youths and reached over 3 million Nigerians online, YESA proposes two major
national-impact interventions for the first half of 2026:
1. SADA Cup Anambra State – A youth football tournament and sensitization campaign aimed at
drug abuse prevention, HIV/AIDS awareness, and youth reorientation through sports and
entertainment.
2 Guinness World Record (GWR) Attempt – Most People Taking a Drug-Free, HIV/AIDS & Anti-
Crime Pledge Simultaneously”, an unprecedented nationwide mobilization event to unite over
5,000 participants in a collective stand against drugs, HIV, and crime.
Both programs are designed to align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 3, 4, 8,
16 & 17) and national youth policy objectives on health, security, and empowerment.
• 14.4 million Nigerians (14.4% of population aged 15-64) use psychoactive substances – one of the highest rates in Africa.
• 1 in 5 drug users is a woman, and 1 in 4 is a youth aged 15-29.
• Anambra State records a steady rise in substance use and urban drug peddling,
especially in Awka, Onitsha, and Nnewi (NDLEA South-East Command, 2024).
• HIV prevalence in Anambra stands at 2.4%, higher than the national average of 1.3%
(NACA, 2023).
Youth crime rate (cybercrime, cultism, petty theft) increased by 22% between 2020-2024
(Nigeria Police data).
Survey by YESA (2024) in Anambra schools and communities revealed:
• 61% of youth respondents have seen drug use among peers.
• 46% lack accurate information on HIV prevention.
• 39% admit influence of peer pressure and unemployment on risky behavior.
These statistics underscore the urgent need for community-based behavioral interventions
combining sports, education, mentorship, and positive youth engagement.
PART 1: SADA FOOTBALL CUP – ANAMBRA STATE (Q1 2026)
Project Overview
The SADA Football Cup – Anambra Edition is a 7-day youth tournament combining football matches, drug-free advocacy, HIV testing, entrepreneurship awareness, and entertainment. It will
hold in Awka, Anambra State, engaging 3,500+ participants and reaching an estimated 1 million through digital and broadcast platforms.
Theme:
“Uniting Youth Through Sports for a Drug-Free, HIV-Free and Crime-Free Anambra”
Objectives
• To sensitize over 10,000 youths on drug abuse prevention, HIV/AIDS awareness, and
moral reorientation.
• To promote healthy living, teamwork, and discipline through sports.
• To provide on-site HIV testing, counseling, and IEC material distribution.
• To identify 20 exceptional players for mentorship and empowerment under YESA’s Drug-Free Ambassadors (ADAAM) program.
• To strengthen collaboration among NDLEA, NACA, FACA, UNODC, and Anambra State
Ministries.
Target Audience
| Phase | Timeline | Activity Description |
|---|---|---|
| Planning & Mobilization | Dec 2025 | Stakeholder meetings, media launch, registration of 20 teams |
| Sensitization Campaign | Jan- Feb 2026 | Road walk, school outreach, community posters, social media challenge |
| Tournament & Health Drive | 29 Mar - 3 April 2026 | 7-day matches, HIV testing booth, IEC material distribution, NDLEA talks |
| Finals & Award Ceremony | 4 April 2026 (Final day) | Awards, drug-free pledges, live broadcast |
| Post-Event Reporting | Apr 2026 | MEL, data collation, impact report dissemination |
| Budget Item | Amount (₦) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | 10,000,000 | |||
| Media & publicity (TV | radio | digital) | 7,000,000 | |
| Team kits | jerseys | trophies & awards | 5,000,000 | |
| IEC materials (banners | leaflets | test kits) | 5,000,000 | |
| HIV testing & health team support | 5,500,000 | |||
| Refreshments | security & first aid | 4,500,000 | ||
| Coordination | transport | volunteers | logistics | 8,000,000 |
| Sound, Stage, decoration, DJ, MC, Commentator | 6,000,000 | |||
| Contingency (5%) | 2,550,000 | |||
| TOTAL | ₦53,550,000 |
Overview
The United Youth Pledge for a Drug-Free, HIV-Free & Crime-Free Nigeria is a mass mobilization event to set a Guinness World Record (GWR) for the largest simultaneous drug-free
pledge globally.
This national youth rally will serve as a unifying platform to demonstrate Nigeria’s collective stand
against drug abuse, HIV/AIDS, and crime, featuring partnerships with UNODC, NDLEA, NACA, FMYD, EFCC, and FACA.
Objectives
| Phase | Timeline | Key Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation | Ongoing- Jan 2026 | Guinness registration, approval, volunteer training |
| Mobilization | Feb 2026 | Partner roadshows, influencer campaigns, registration portals |
| Main Event | 26 June 2026 | Pledge rally, performances, documentation, Guinness verification |
| Post-Event | July 2026 | Media report, impact survey, sustainability planning |
| Item | Amount (₦) |
|---|---|
| Venue (Velodrome) & permits | 6,000,000 |
| Guinness verification logistics & documentation | 8,000,000 |
| Stage, sound, lighting, security | 10,000,000 |
| Branding, pledge cards, IEC materials | 5,000,000 |
| Media & live broadcast | 8,000,000 |
| Artist Performances, influencers, MCs | 20,000,000 |
| Volunteer kits & refreshments | 4,500,000 |
| Coordination & reporting | 2,500,000 |
| Mobilisation & transport logistics | 10,000,000 |
| Contingency (5%) | 3,795,000 |
| TOTAL | 79,695,000 |
| Category | Contribution Range (₦) | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Platinum Partner | ₦100 million + | Naming rights, stage branding, media co-branding, VIP seating, post-event recognition and all benefits of lower packages |
| Gold Partner | ₦50-99 million | Logo on jerseys, IEC materials, banners, media mentions and all benefits of lower packages |
| Silver Partner | ₦20–49 million | Press feature, event venue (Pitch and velodrome) branding, certificate of appreciation and all benefits of lower packages |
| Bronze Partner | ₦10–19 million | Event booth, Digital branding, acknowledgements, partnership inclusion |
All sponsors receive:
4.1 Overview
The SADA Football Cup (Anambra 2026) and the Guinness World Record Drug-Free Pledge (Abuja 2026) represent a continuation and expansion of the outstanding success achieved during the 2025 SADA Cup in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Building on proven evidence, these projects will create tangible positive outcomes for Nigerian youth, government partners, and sponsoring brands – transforming awareness into measurable social change.
4.2 Lessons and Impact from SADA 2025 (FCT Edition)
The SADA Cup 2025 (FCT) demonstrated that sports and entertainment remain powerful vehicles for behavioral change, youth engagement, and public health awareness.
Key Achievements Recorded
| Area of Impact | Outcome (FCT 2025) |
|---|---|
| Direct Participants | Over 3000 youths engaged across 8 communities |
| HIV Testing & Health Drive | 800 people tested; 20,000 condoms and IEC materials distributed |
| Youth Rehabilitation & Empowerment | 73 youth ambassadors trained; 5 rehabilitated youths empowered with POS businesses (sponsored by eTranzact – PocketMoni) |
| Media Visibility | 3 million+ social media impressions and national TV coverage (TVC, Arise TV, AIT) |
| Partnership Footprint | 12+ institutional partners including UNODC, NDLEA, NACA, EFCC, FACA, and FMYD |
| Community Impact | Increased awareness and reduced stigma around drug abuse and HIV prevention |
| Security Record | Zero incidents – proving that well-organized youth events can foster unity and discipline |
These outcomes validated YESA’s model of combining sports, education, and advocacy, and
built the foundation for scaling to multiple states.
4.3 Expected Positive Outcomes (First Half-2026 Projects)
A. Social & Behavioral Outcomes
1. Reduced Youth Drug Experimentation:
Through interactive pledges, sports activities, and rehabilitation programs, participants will
demonstrate a measurable 15-20% decline in reported drug use or intent (based on
pre- and post-event KAP surveys).
2. Increased HIV Awareness & Testing:
Over 1,000 youths in Anambra and 5,000 nationwide (via GWR) will undergo HIV testing
and counseling, improving early detection and prevention.
3. Enhanced Civic Responsibility:
Youths will internalize positive values – discipline, teamwork, and social responsibility –
through sports and pledges of integrity.
4. Strengthened Institutional Synergy:
Agencies such as UNODC, NDLEA, NACA, FACA, FMYD, and EFCC will jointly deliver
interventions, aligning with the National Drug Control Master Plan and HIV/AIDS
Strategic Framework,
5. Reduction in Drug-Related Crime and Peer Pressure:
Community-based sensitization and peer-led campaigns will curb youth involvement in cultism, petty crime, and drug peddling.
6. Expanded Youth Empowerment Pipeline:
20 outstanding players and ambassadors will transition into YESA’s Youth Enterprise
Empowerment Hub (YEEH) for vocational training and business incubation.
B. Economic & Developmental Outcomes
1. Employment Generation:
Each event will engage over 250 temporary staff, vendors, artisans, photographers,
caterers, and logistics teams – creating short-term economic value.
2. Boost to Local Economies:
The Anambra tournament will stimulate local hospitality, media, and SME activities,
contributing to regional tourism and commerce.
• 200+ registered players
• 3 days of high-energy 5-aside matches
• Competitive, disciplined, and drug-free gameplay
• Hundreds of voluntary tests carried out
• Professional health officials on ground
• Confidential counseling and guidance provided
• Daily awareness talks during match intervals
• Educational materials distributed
• Youth engagement through interactive sessions
• Live music performances
• Cup presentation ceremony
• Award celebrations
• Media coverage and nationwide awareness
