WAWUAfrica has begun shortlisting successful applicants selected under the Federal Government’s 10 Million Youths & Women Upskilling and Empowerment Initiative, with beneficiaries receiving confirmation messages via WhatsApp.
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The message, seen by Nigeria Startup News, confirms selection into the programme and provides immediate next steps required to access benefits tied to the initiative. The message states that beneficiaries have been chosen under the FG-backed scheme focused on skills development and empowerment for youths and women across the country.
“Congratulations! You are a beneficiary of the Federal Government 10 Million Youths & Women Initiative,” the WAWUAfrica notice reads, adding that selected participants are expected to set up a VFD account to access programme benefits and “enjoy added perks.”
The communication, distributed through WAWUAfrica channels and linked via onelink.to, is personalised and addressed directly to recipients, indicating that the selection process has moved into the onboarding phase.
Further instructions contained in the message outline that beneficiaries must download the VFD Bank app, register using their phone number, and complete KYC verification as part of the activation process tied to the initiative.
Nigeria Startup News reports that the rollout of successful candidates via WhatsApp suggests a direct engagement approach, ensuring faster delivery of onboarding instructions to selected candidates without requiring portal login checks.
How to Check Status
- Check your WhatsApp for a message from WAWUAfrica
- Look for a “Congratulations” message confirming selection
- Open the message and follow the provided onelink.to link
- Review the instructions for VFD account setup
- Proceed with download, sign-up, and KYC completion if selected
