Segilola Resources Operating Limited, a subsidiary of Thor Explorations Ltd. and operator of Nigeria’s first large-scale commercial gold mine, has handed over nine commercial minibuses under the second phase of its Youth Empowerment Transport Scheme and provided business support to beneficiaries across its host communities as part of its 2026 Youth Empowerment Programme.
The company said in a statement on Monday that the second phase builds on the maiden edition of the scheme by expanding access to income-generating opportunities in its host communities.
Under the programme, SROL presented three commercial minibuses each to beneficiaries from Iperindo, Odo-Ijesha and Imogbara to enable them to establish commercial transportation businesses. The company also provided additional business support to beneficiaries of previous editions of the Youth Empowerment Programme.
From Imogbara community, Kayode Temitope, an aluminium fabricator who received equipment under the 2025 Youth Empowerment Programme, was provided with a generator to improve productivity and business operations.
From Iperindo community, Akinrotimi Seun Michael, a cobbler who completed both beginner and advanced vocational training under the 2023 programme, received materials and a filing machine to increase production capacity and support business growth.
