Fifth Edition · 2026

UMéRA Business School Presents

Rise.
Build.
Lead.

Grand Finale
"Made For More"

Ibadan's most electrifying free skill-acquisition programme is back fully virtual, fully transformative. Four weeks of real training, ending at a grand finale that will remind you exactly what you were made for.

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About the Programme

Where Potential Becomes Power

UMéRA Boost is not just a training programme, it is a movement. Founded by Dr. Olamide Alao Akala to arm Nigeria's youth with practical skills that create real economic independence.

100% Virtual Training

Live online sessions you can join from anywhere no commute, no cost, maximum impact.

Community & Mentorship

Access thought leaders, industry mentors, and a powerful network of ambitious Nigerians.

Certified & Conference-Ready

Graduate, present at the Made For More Grand Finale, and walk away with your certification.

What You Will Learn

13 Courses.
One Mission.

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01
Digital Marketing
Social media strategy, content creation, SEO and paid ads to grow any brand online.
02
Project Management
Plan, lead and deliver projects with confidence using proven frameworks and tools.
03
Public Speaking
Build commanding stage presence and unshakeable confidence in every room.
04
Business Development
Identify opportunities, build partnerships and grow sustainable businesses.
05
Data Analytics
Read, interpret and act on data to make smarter decisions in business and life.
06
Personal Finance
Master budgeting, saving, investing and building lasting financial independence.
07
Social Media Management
Create, schedule and manage content that builds audiences and drives real results.
08
Graphics Design
Communicate visually with professional design skills for print, digital and brand identity.
09
Video Editing
Edit compelling video content for social media, presentations and digital storytelling.
10
Corporate Governance
Understand how organisations are led, structured and held accountable for lasting success.
11
Business Environment
Navigate economic, legal and competitive landscapes to make informed business decisions.
12
Web Development (WordPress)
Build professional websites using WordPress, no coding experience required to start.
13
Generative AI
Harness the power of AI tools to work smarter, create faster and stay ahead in any field.
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The Programme Journey

Four Weeks.
One Destination.

Every week builds on the last. By the time you reach the Grand Finale, you will not be the same person who enrolled.

Week 1
Orientation & Course Kickoff
Welcome to the cohort. Choose your track, meet your peers, and dive into your first live virtual masterclass with an industry practitioner.
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Week 2
Deep Training & Project Work
Intensive virtual sessions with experts. Build real projects, receive live feedback, and develop portfolio-ready work you can show to the world.
Live OnlineAssignmentsMentorship
Week 3
Public Speaking Intensive
The programme's signature high-energy virtual bootcamp. You will present, be challenged, and walk away with a stage presence you never knew you had.
Live OnlinePerformance Sessions
Week 4
Final Showcase Preparation
Polish your projects, rehearse your presentations, and prepare to step onto the Grand Finale stage as a completely transformed version of yourself.
Live OnlineShowcase Prep
Grand Finale Conference
"Made For More"
A live virtual conference. Keynote speakers, project presentations, peer recognition, and your UMéRA Boost 5.0 certification, all in one unforgettable day.
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Made
For
More.

The Conference That Crowns It All

After weeks of training, building, and growing, the Grand Finale is where everything comes together. Made For More is not just a conference. It is a declaration.

A reminder that every session you showed up to, every skill you built, every uncomfortable moment you pushed through, it was all pointing here. You were always made for more.

Keynote Speakers
Project Showcases
Live Networking
Certification
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What "Made For More" Means
1
More Than a Certificate
Yes, you earn your certification, but the conference proves your growth goes far beyond a document. You leave as someone fundamentally different.
2
More Than a Training
The Grand Finale transforms weeks of virtual learning into a moment of public pride, presenting your work and your potential to an audience that sees you.
3
More Than You Thought Possible
Made For More is the conviction that drives UMéRA Boost. Every young person who walks away from this conference leaves knowing they were built for something greater.
Dr. Olamide Alao-Akala
Dr. Olamide Alao Akala
Founder, UMéRA Business School
The Vision
"Young people don't need handouts, they need skills, confidence, and a community that believes in them. That is exactly what UMéRA Boost exists to provide."

Dr. Olamide Alao Akala founded UMéRA Business School in Ibadan with a singular mission: to eliminate youth unemployment through transformational education. Under her leadership, UMéRA Boost has grown into one of the most impactful free youth empowerment programmes in Nigeria, equipping aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals with the tools to compete, lead, and thrive.

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You Were

Made For More.

Join hundreds of young Nigerians choosing to invest in their skills and their future completely free. Thirteen courses, eight weeks online, one unforgettable conference.

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100% Virtual & Free · Open to students, graduates & aspiring entrepreneurs across Nigeria

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