Flagship programme
The Oyo Project (TOP)
Agboole: building community, expanding opportunity.
Overview
The Oyo Project (TOP), known by its Yoruba name Agboole, meaning community, home, and collective progress, is the flagship programme of RISE Initiative.
Agboole is designed to support individuals at critical stages of their personal, academic, and professional development. Through leadership development, mentorship, educational support, professional exposure, and community engagement, we create opportunities for growth while fostering a culture of excellence, service, and lifelong learning.
By investing in people and connecting them to opportunities, guidance, and meaningful relationships, TOP seeks to develop leaders who are equipped to thrive personally and contribute positively to their communities.
Secondary school programme
RISE Foundations
Secondary school students in partner schools in Oyo
RISE Foundations is the entry point into The Oyo Project. The programme is designed to help young people build strong foundations for leadership, academic success, and personal development during their formative years.
Through leadership clubs, mentorship opportunities, educational support initiatives, leadership summits, and recognition programmes, participants are exposed to positive role models, practical learning experiences, and opportunities that broaden their aspirations and strengthen their confidence.
The programme encourages young people to develop the character, discipline, and leadership capacity required to succeed in school and beyond.
Key focus areas
- Leadership Development
- Mentorship
- Academic Excellence
- Character Formation
- Community Engagement
Tertiary programme
RISE Horizons
Students in tertiary institutions affiliated with Oyo
RISE Horizons supports students as they navigate higher education and prepare for future opportunities.
Through mentorship, professional development sessions, career guidance, scholarship awareness initiatives, networking opportunities, and exposure to experienced professionals, participants gain valuable insights that support both personal growth and career readiness.
The programme is designed to help students broaden their horizons, make informed decisions, and position themselves for success in an increasingly competitive world.
Key focus areas
- Professional Mentorship
- Career Development
- Leadership Growth
- Scholarship and Opportunity Awareness
- Personal Development
Early-career and professional programme
RISE Impact Network
Early-career and established professionals affiliated with Oyo
RISE Impact Network is a growing community of professionals committed to personal growth, professional excellence, and meaningful community impact.
The programme provides opportunities for networking, mentorship, leadership engagement, knowledge sharing, and collaboration among professionals across diverse industries and locations.
Members gain access to valuable relationships, industry insights, and opportunities for continued development while contributing their expertise, experience, and support to initiatives that strengthen communities and expand opportunities for others.
Key focus areas
- Professional Networking
- Career Advancement
- Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing
- Leadership in Service
- Community Impact