SkillUp Eko: Proposal & Pitch Deck Writing

Project: SkillUp Eko: Proposal & Pitch Deck Writing

What the Project Is About SkillUp Eko is a Lagos State Government-backed youth empowerment initiative designed to equip young people with digital skills, enhance employability, and promote innovation across local communities. The program focuses on bridging the digital divide by offering training in technology, entrepreneurship, and career readiness, preparing youth for Nigeria’s rapidly evolving digital economy.

Role Proposal & Pitch Deck Writer: responsible for developing a well-structured proposal and visually compelling pitch deck that communicated the project’s mission, structure, and social impact to government stakeholders, private sponsors, and potential partners.

Design a clear, persuasive proposal to attract funding and institutional partnerships.

Highlight the project’s alignment with the Lagos Smart City and youth employment agenda.

Create a strong narrative that blends statistics, storytelling, and actionable outcomes.

The initiative needed to stand out among several existing digital programs.

Balancing policy-driven language with relatable, human-centered storytelling.

Presenting impact metrics in a simplified, visually appealing way for different stakeholders.

Authored a comprehensive project proposal outlining objectives, implementation strategy, and scalability.

Created a professional pitch deck summarizing project highlights, expected outcomes, and partnership opportunities.

Conducted market research on digital literacy needs and youth unemployment data.

Crafted impact narratives and data visuals that clearly demonstrated the project’s relevance.

Collaborated with the youth ambassador team to refine the communication tone and project messaging.

Strengthened the project’s credibility and alignment with Lagos State’s youth development goals.

Attracted attention from private sector partners and state agencies for potential collaboration.

Contributed to the design of a sustainable, scalable youth digital skills model for Lagos.

Proposal Writing

Pitch Deck Development

Research & Data Visualization

Strategic Communication

Youth Development Advocacy

Google Docs

Canva / PowerPoint

Notion

Grammarly

Google Sheets (for data and budget modeling)