Femi Akindele
TriPoint Academy is a transformative initiative on a mission to empower women in Northern Nigeria by leveraging the power of tourism, creativity, and enterprise development.
The Academy is committed to creating a vibrant and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem—where innovation, opportunity, and economic growth are within reach for all, especially women and marginalized groups who are often underrepresented.
Rooted in a vision of inclusive and sustainable development, TriPoint Academy focuses on nurturing local talent, promoting economic independence, and equipping women with practical skills to start, grow, and sustain their own businesses.
Through a range of hands-on programs, mentorship, and community engagement, the Academy is building a generation of resilient female entrepreneurs ready to drive change across their communities.
Our Core Values
At TriPoint Academy, our work is anchored in values that ensure long-term, people-centered impact:
- Empowerment – Enabling women to become self-reliant leaders in business and society.
- Inclusivity – Prioritizing access and opportunity for underserved and marginalized populations.
- Sustainability – Promoting solutions that are environmentally, socially, and economically viable.
- Community Impact – Building strong, interconnected communities through collaborative development.
Tripoint Impact
TriPoint Academy has already made significant strides in advancing women’s empowerment and economic resilience:
- 1,000+ women trained in entrepreneurship, tourism development, and leadership.
- 200+ women-led businesses supported with mentoring, funding access, and technical assistance.
- 8,000+ community members engaged through outreach campaigns, skill-building events, and awareness programs.
- Active presence in 30+ Local Government Areas (LGAs) across Northern Nigeria—bringing meaningful transformation to diverse communities.
Benefits
This fully funded program offers hands-on learning and mentorship in high-demand sectors such as:
- Design
- Tourism
- Agriculture
- Visual & Audiovisual Arts
- Performing Arts
We are training 1,000 women to build sustainable enterprises, gain financial independence, and become changemakers in their communities.
