I am Ismail Bello!
An award-winning Business Development Consultant, Youth Advocate, and Innovation Expert.
Ismail Bello.
Founder: BI-Yes Foundation & YesHub.ng
Ismail Bello, a Nigerian award-winning Business Development Consultant, Youth Advocate, and Innovation Expert, has over ten years of experience in civic leadership and youth development. He played a key role in a UNDP-backed project that influenced Nigerian legislation, lowering the voting age to empower youth in governance. Through the Youth Entrepreneurship Support Hub (YES-Hub), he trains young entrepreneurs in business development and leadership, collaborating with organizations like the Tony Elumelu Foundation. As an advisor to the EU and a nominee for the U.S. IVLP, his initiatives promote youth political participation, good governance, and transformative leadership across Nigeria.
Professional Engagements
Not too young to rule
Not-for-profit
The #NotTooYoungToRun Campaign aimed to amend Nigeria’s constitution, reducing the age qualification for elective positions to enhance youth political participation.
Youth Entrepreneurship Support Hub
Not-for-profit
Yes-Hub organized two days training on post covid-19 survival strategies for young entrepreneurs (December 2020).
Mentorship for Young Women Business Owners
Not-for-profit
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Digital Training
Not-for-profit
Youth Entrepreneurship Support Hub (Yes-Hub) and 21st Century Entrepreneurs Hub organizes Free two days digital training for young business owners (November 2019).
Youth Empowerment
NGO Engagements
YES Hub in collaboration with Konverge Media partnered with the Katsina State Government through office of the Special Assistant on Youth Empowerment and trained 1000 youth graduates entrepreneurs across Katsina state on Digital Marketing. (April 2018)
Workshop Training
NGO Engagements
YESHUB at Umaru Musa Yar’adua University: December 2021 - Training on leadership development
Other project executions
Other Professional Engagements.
• I created “Youth Entrepreneurship Support Hub (YES – Hub)”, a youth initiative creating business leaders of tomorrow and it was formed in August 2015. I promoted entrepreneurship and created a platform for youth to nurture their business ideas, while creating business leaders of tomorrow through knowledge, mentorship and access to investors.
• At initial stage, YesHub conducted training to 200 youths. I selected young entrepreneurs/Innovators with groundbreaking ideas for the program designed to grow their businesses and position them for seed investment.
• I then developed the YesHub Accelerator/Incubation, which is a Three-week program that runs after every six-month in Nigeria. My team and panel of judges select promising civic-minded startups for this business boot-camp, in which entrepreneurs/Innovators receive access to business support, mentorship, and our investor network to better grow their businesses/Ideas and be positioned to receive investment.
• Upon completion of the trainings, the participants were guided to apply for the Tony Elumelu Foundation Grants and 3 of them won. The others have received financial support from the Katsina State Government through the Department of Empowerment and Special Intervention (DESI) and over 200 new businesses started across Katsina state. Free support and growth work plan is still being provided to these business owners.
Some Feedback
What My Friends Say...
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Ismail Bello’s guidance was instrumental in securing my business funding. His coaching went beyond just application strategies; he helped me articulate my vision and understand the nuances of the funding landscape. As a youth development expert, Ismail provides invaluable insights and resources through YesHub, enabling countless young people to pursue their ambitions. – Mr. Oluwatosin Oguntunde (IaidAfrica.org).
Thanks to Ismail Bello’s mentorship, I navigated the complex scholarship application process with confidence. He provided personalized guidance and unwavering support. YesHub is a game-changer, connecting young people with essential opportunities. Ismail’s dedication to youth empowerment is truly inspiring and has made a tangible difference in my life. – Dr. Anas Sanusi.
I would recommend Ismail again and again.
YesHub, under Ismail Bello’s leadership, has been a game-changer for my career. I discovered a fully-funded training opportunity on the platform that perfectly aligned with my skills and aspirations. Thanks to YESHUB’s timely posting and Ismail’s encouragement, I applied and was selected! This experience has significantly boosted my career trajectory, and I’m incredibly grateful for the platform’s commitment to connecting young people with life-changing opportunities. – Aisha Lawal Rimi.
