Brief Background
The FirstWord Business School (TFBS) was founded in year 2021 by The FirstWord Empowerment Network ably led by Pastor Segun Awolowo. TFBS was in a bid to further pursue the organization’s mission of youth empowerment with relevant skills that can make them valuable to the society. In her own capacity, TFBS is addressing the problem of unemployment in Africa by equipping young people with what it takes to create jobs by offering meaningful solutions to the society.
Vision
To equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills and exposure to lead value-giving and profitable businesses
Mission
To produce outstanding business leaders by:
- Teaching timeless and current business principles.
- Facilitating the practicable acquisition of skills that are in high demand.
- Exposing students to real-life experiences through internship opportunities
- Exposing students to grants and loan opportunities
- Building a resourceful community for continuous learning and mentorship
Values
EAGLE SOAR
- Entrepreneurial
- Aspirational
- Grace
- Leadership
- Excellence
- Stewardship
- Open-Mindedness
- Adventure
- Relationship
Target Audience
Business owners, young graduates, NYSC members, undergraduates and secondary school leavers.
People between the age of 18 to 35 from any part of the world (starting with our centres’ communities) who could afford our school fees or be sponsored to participate. They must have shown interest or priority in building business that are profitable and value-driven.