Toluwase Olaniyan | TVET & MSME Advocate

Are we building businesses — or just trying to survive?” With around 60% of Nigerian graduates job-hunting, many dive into entrepreneurship out of necessity, not passion. But how many truly understand what it takes to build and sustain a business? #WAYSPrimetime #EntrepreneurshipInNigeria #SurvivalOrStrategy #YouthInBusiness #NigerianGraduates #BeyondTheHustle #WaysTV #NaijaConversations

Toluwase Olaniyan is a social entrepreneur, development practitioner, and ecosystem builder with extensive experience in youth, women, and enterprise development across Nigeria and Africa. As the Founder and Lead of EGO Foundation, he drives initiatives focused on wealth creation, digital literacy, employability, and inclusive economic growth for underserved communities. With a strong track record in program design, partnerships, and capacity building, Toluwase has led and supported large-scale interventions spanning digital skills, entrepreneurship, sustainability, human capital development, and micro-enterprise empowerment. He is also the Founder of Ukazi Africa, an education technology platform connecting young people to mentorship, jobs, and global education mobility opportunities. In this exclusive interview with Alaba Ayinuola of Business Africa Online (BAO), Toluwase speaks on his journey as a social entrepreneur, the EGO Foundation, empowering marginalized groups and promoting inclusive growth, addressing Nigeria’s social challenges, and much more. Excerpts. Read more /meet-toluwase-olaniyan-who-is-empowering-communities-and-driving-sustainable-development-in-africa/

Unemployment will not define us. We are relentlessly seeking solutions and creating platforms that open doors of opportunity for young Nigerians. This is our country. And together, we will build it. Nigeria must be great. Nigeria will be great. To read full article: Link in Bio ✊🏿 #ATO #humancapitaldevelopment #Futute #Nigeria #thetoluwa

Today, I celebrate life with deep gratitude. Not just for the highs, the wins, or the beautiful moments, but for the simple privilege of still being here still growing, still learning, still becoming. The older I get, the more I understand that life is less about perfection and more about perspective. About appreciating the quiet moments, the meaningful connections, the lessons, the growth, and the gift of time itself. And somehow, my heart is even thankful for the days ahead, for the experiences yet to unfold, the people yet to meet, the dreams yet to come alive, and the person I am still becoming. Today, I celebrate not just another year, but the beauty of continuity itself. Nations • Territories • Kingdom • Unicorns Happy Birthday to me. Grateful for life, deeply and truly. #ATO #thankful #Birthday #future #dominance

Big Bro mi ❤️ Happy birthday to a selfless and astute man. You have have been a blessing to all favoured enough to have you in their circle. You are a great man..and above all, a very kind man. Thank you for always Egbon. Happy birthday Boss. Mr Toluwase Olaniyan. Hearty cheers.

Some months, we roll up our sleeves. Other months, we hit the road. Across my journey around the country working with communities and engaging young people one truth remains constant: there is a deep, shared desire for a better society. From cities to underserved areas, people are asking for fair opportunities, accountable leadership, functional systems, and a future they can believe in. This is a call to collective responsibility where we all commit to building a society anchored on the common good, with leadership rooted in service and decisions that benefit everyone. As we move forward, we must remain consistent in doing our part while staying grounded in faith. We pray for wisdom for our leaders, strength for our communities, unity across our differences, and a future that reflects our highest hopes. The road ahead may not be easy, but it is one we must walk together—for the common good and for the future we all deserve. The road ahead may not be easy but it is one we must walk together. For the common good. For a better society. For the future we all deserve. #Thetoluwase #CommonGood #GoodGovernance #BetterNigeria #Impact

Traveling far requires some level of pressure. Pressure to leave what’s familiar. Pressure to outgrow comfort. Pressure to choose purpose over ease. Nothing meaningful is reached casually. Every long journey demands stretch, sacrifice, and the courage to keep moving when it would be easier to stay still. Pressure is not your enemy—it is proof that you’re expanding, that you’re being shaped for something bigger than where you are now. If you feel the weight, don’t retreat. Lean in. Adjust. Rise. Great distances are only covered by those willing to endure the push. Cut your coat oversize this year! Push the limit. Kajola Kajolowo! Ire o! #TheToluwase #TheToluwaseOlaniyan #Limitless #boundless #push

There is no better way to welcome 2026 than by sharing this photograph captured by @the_tamilore . She took this shot, and I promised her the world would see it. As we step into a new dispensation, let this be a year of intention. Prioritize what sharpens you, strengthens you, and moves you forward. Focus on everything that makes you better. Person wey Dey drive go front no Dey look back o. I wish you a year filled with productivity and prosperity. Ire o! PS: Please don’t forget to give @the_tamilore a follow. #Thetoluwase #toluwaseolaniyan #newyear #prosperity #productivity

In partnership with @myaccessbank , we took our Financial and Digital Literacy Project (SheEnable) to the city of Asaba. Beyond building financial and digital capacity, we amplified critical conversations around the New tax laws—helping women entrepreneurs understand what they mean and how to navigate them effectively for business growth. At EGO Foundation, supporting enterprise development across the board to drive shared prosperity remains central to our mission. Empowering women-led businesses—especially those at the grassroots—is not just work for us; it is a privilege. Asaba was impactful. The journey continues. #EGOFoundation #SheEnable #WomenInBusiness #FinancialLiteracy #DigitalLiteracy EnterpriseDevelopment SharedProsperity AccessBank GrassrootsImpact

When we set out on a mission to create shared prosperity in Africa, we were intentional and clear. Empowering individuals, households, and systems has always been at the heart of our work. We have never relented on this mission. Today, we share the story of Bukola, a beneficiary of our African Traditional Textile Design Program, a powerful example of what happens when opportunity meets commitment. With the support of our partners, @myaccessbank and @accessholdingsplc , lives are being transformed, skills are being strengthened, and futures are being rebuilt. Watch Bukola’s journey. This is impact in motion. One life One Skill One goal #EGOFoundation #SharedProsperity #ImpactStories #WomenEmpowerment #SkillsForLife TextileDesign AccessBank AccessHoldings AfricaRising

Indeed, Toluwase ! 🎶 : @paultomisin_ & @tundeonijoba #thetoluwaseolaniyan #thetoluwase #thankfulheart❤️

oldie but goldie 😄 if you enjoyed Mr Toluwase Olaniyan's session during The Leverage webinar as much as we did, we've got news for you. you can now watch his session specifically without having to scroll through the full recording. head over to our YouTube channel now to rewatch and we're convinced you'll find something to consider in your #2026goals. link to watch is in our bio. Keep rocking #writinova2 #studentempowerment #careeradvice #NigerianStudent