LIVECross River Youth Empowerment Scheme (CRS-YES)
"Skilled Hands. Empowered Minds. A Prosperous State"
Unlocking youth productivity and potential under the transformative administration of His Excellency, Governor Bassey Edet Otu. Get certified, get capitalized, and build your future.
The Visionaries Behind CRS-YES
Steering Cross River State toward structured youth industrialization and self-sustenance.
His Excellency Apst. Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu
"The People's First Governor"
"At the core of our administration is a sacred promise: 'The People First.' We are placing the direct power of progress and economic self-sustenance into the skilled hands of our youth."
Dr. Kalita Joseph Aruku
Chairman, Cross River State Youth Empowerment Scheme
"We believe that putting people first means prioritizing the energy, creativity, and potential of our youth. Every participant leaves with practical mastery and high-grade commercial tools."
Our Vision
To cultivate a vibrant and self-sustaining ecosystem in Cross River State where empowered youth are driving innovation, creating sustainable livelihoods, and contributing significantly to the state’s economic renaissance.
Our Mission
To equip Cross River State youth with cutting-edge skills, provide access to essential resources, and foster a supportive environment that enables them to thrive as entrepreneurs, skilled professionals, and active community contributors.
Our Flagship Onboarding Pathways
Each specialized bootcamp is designed to ensure direct career acceleration and business tool allocation.
EV Repair & Maintenance "Train the Trainer" Certification Program
Join the Green Revolution: Become a Certified EV Technician
Are you ready to be at the forefront of Nigeria’s energy transition? As Cross River State accelerates its move toward sustainable public transportation, we are looking for 200 driven, technically-inclined youths to join our inaugural Electric Vehicle repair bootcamp. Under high-voltage safety paradigms, you will master diagnostics, electronic coupling, and powertrain integration.
Cross River Next Star: Cultivating the Next Generation of Creative Talent
discover, nurture, and empower the creative potential of youth
Recognizing the immense economic and cultural value of the creative sector, particularly the film and television industry (Nollywood and beyond), this program aims to discover and cultivate aspiring creatives with industry-standard film production skills, transforming raw talent into structured professional opportunity.
"The People’s First" Youth Skills & Empowerment Program
Your skill. Your tool. Your future. Let’s build it together.
Driven by His Excellency, Governor Bassey Otu’s unwavering passion to eradicate unemployment and spark economic independence. We are moving beyond mere theory to provide comprehensive, hands-on, market-driven vocational expertise. Every single beneficiary receives direct startup capitalization equipment to build a business immediately from day one.
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Your skill. Your tool. Your future.
Don’t wait for opportunity—create it. Join the movement toward economic independence under the transformative leadership of His Excellency Sen. Bassey Otu.