O’lavanda Signature, Nigeria’s Foremost Bespoke Gift Company has launched a premier Academy to contribute to the development of the Gift Industry in Africa. The Chief Executive Officer, a professional gift consultant mentioned that the Academy’s mission is to create and sustain a professional learning platform with unmatched range of trainings and quality resources to empower people and promote the development of the gift, souvenir and novelty Industry in Africa.

The Academy offers Masterclasses, DIY Trainings, Boot Camps, Coaching Sessions, Self-paced Courses, Kits, Learning Resources with a robust learning experience and dedicated Industry experts trainers as faculty members and trainers. The Academy launched its first DIY training in August 2024, from Blank to Bold, a DIY Tie-Dye Training to transform plane fabrics into explosion of colours and participants had really positive feedback. The Academy would be hosting the Ultimate Gift Rep Boot Camp, one of its kind in the industry, the Ultimate Gift Rep Boot Camp is designed to empower 1000 Nigerian women, including Youth Corpers, Undergraduates, stay-at-home moms, and professionals seeking a side hustle.

Participants across Nigeria, Ghana, Canada, the UK, and the USA will gain essential business skills, enhance their creativity, and start their journey to financial independence. This boot camp offers a unique opportunity to not only boost income potential but also inspire happiness, wellness, and community connections.

We are open to partnerships with organizations passionate about women’s empowerment as we contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals 1, 8, and 17.

Diana Igbikiowubo, who is the Academy Director of the O’lavanda Academy. a certified Business Manager from Tony Elumelu Foundation; believes that the Academy would play a vital role in fostering the development of capacities in the Industry. The Academy would remain committed to curating relevant educational resources, learning opportunities as well as creating an exceptional learning experience and a vibrant community that fosters the growth and development of the Gifts, Souvenir and Novelty Industry in Africa.