In a continent where many young professionals grapple with limited clarity about career direction and growth potential, Nigerian business strategist and career success coach Itunu Awogboro has launched an initiative, The Growth Accelerator Program, to help individuals gain focus, confidence, and leadership competence.
The six-week intensive coaching program, beginning on October 20, 2025, aims to “help participants unlock their strengths and cultivate excellence for sustainable career and leadership success,” Awogboro said.
She described the initiative as “an avenue to build purpose-driven and confident professionals with crystal clear career paths.
About the Growth Accelerator Program
The Growth Accelerator Program is designed as a structured six-week journey combining personal development, leadership coaching, and practical skills-building.
Participants will gain career clarity, a personalized growth roadmap, and an excellence-driven mindset tailored to position them as future leaders.
Beyond the coaching sessions, the program provides access to a curated library of global e-books and videos, an accountability group for peer support, and a network of like-minded professionals fostering shared learning.
Each participant will also receive a complimentary copy of Awogboro’s e-book, My Daily Affirmations, which reinforces principles of mindset transformation and self-belief.
Itunu Awogboro: the Woman Behind the Drive
With over 15 years of cross-functional experience across finance, marketing, communications, and customer relations, Itunu Awogboro stands out as one of Nigeria’s most respected business communication strategists.
A graduate of Covenant University and holder of an MBA in Human Resource Management, she currently serves as the CEO and Lead Consultant of Comfort Strategies Limited, a Lagos-based firm specializing in corporate training, customer experience optimization, and brand strategy.
Through her initiative, Grow With Itunu, Awogboro has created a platform for professionals to learn, network, and gain mentorship in leadership, communication, and excellence.
“I help individuals and organizations communicate better, serve better, and build strong brands,” she wrote.
Her past leadership roles at First Bank of Nigeria and Intercontinental Bank equipped her with practical insights into customer service, team management, and organizational behavior, skills she now channels into coaching and corporate development.
Africa’s Growth Challenge and the Urgency of Mindset Reform
Across Africa, poor growth orientation among youth and professionals remains a critical barrier to innovation, productivity, and leadership succession.
Highlighting the importance of internship and mentorship on career growth, communication expert, Ridwan Adelaja, Media Aide to Minister of Interior, Hon. (Dr.) Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, notes:
“We have a mentorship problem in Africa. We do not have systems in place to help many young people. When you compare with the West, you will understand why a huge percentage of our population is underemployed, unemployed and unemployable.
Many talented individuals struggle to translate education into meaningful career pathways, a challenge compounded by weak mentorship systems and the absence of structured professional guidance.
We are in dire need of organs and programmes that facilitate internship, career development and coaching. These things help in empowering people down to the grassroots.
At the moment, only a fraction of our population has access to these programmes and opportunities. I strongly recommend the Growth Accelerator Program by Itunu Awogboro,” Adelaja added.
Communication expert, Basheer Luqman argues that while Africa’s population is youthful, its workforce is often directionless, an issue that programs like The Growth Accelerator are positioned to change.
By prioritizing mindset transformation, clarity of purpose, and leadership development, initiatives such as Awogboro’s bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world success.
“We can no longer afford to raise graduates without direction or professionals without purpose,” Basheer emphasised, adding that growth acceleration must start from within before it can manifest in nations and economies.
The Power of Mentorship, Networking, and Volunteering
Studies have shown that professionals who engage in mentorship and volunteering gain more transferable skills, confidence, and social capital than those who do not.
Within the Growth Accelerator Program, participants will not only learn from Itunu Awogboro but also connect with peers and mentors who can open doors to new opportunities.
Networking, in this context, becomes both a strategy and a culture, fostering collaboration, accountability, and community building.
By encouraging volunteering and mentorship, the program highlights how social impact and personal development are intertwined. Africa’s next generation of leaders, Awogboro insists, must be both value-driven and community-oriented to ensure holistic growth.
How to Apply
Registration for The Growth Accelerator Program is currently open to young professionals, ambitious talents, and emerging leaders across Africa. Interested participants can enroll via the official link here.
The six-week virtual program begins on October 20, 2025, and seats are limited.
As Africa looks toward an era of human capital transformation, initiatives like this reflect a growing awareness that the continent’s greatest investment is not in infrastructure or technology, rather in people.
