Empower Emerging Leaders
Equip young entrepreneurs and leaders with essential skills, knowledge, and networks to succeed.
Guiding young women towards greatness.
SBMP is an initiative of the Daurama Foundation, built to close the mentorship gap in leadership and entrepreneurship for young women across Nigeria.
The right mentor doesn't just answer your questions — they change what you believe is possible for yourself.
SBMP exists because Samira Buhari knows, first-hand, how powerful mentorship can be in shaping a person's life.
Every year
A new cohort
Who we are
Empowering young women with the guidance and resources they need to succeed.
The Samira Buhari Mentorship Programme (SBMP) is all about empowering young women with the guidance and resources they need to succeed. Aimed at girls aged 18–30, the programme offers one-on-one mentorship, practical workshops, and training in critical areas like business planning, financial management, and digital literacy.
SBMP creates opportunities for networking, offers internships, and builds a strong alumni community that continues to support participants long after the programme ends. The focus is on developing leaders who are not just successful, but also ethical, community-focused, and committed to sustainability.
How we got here
From a single conviction to a growing movement.
The story of SBMP, told in moments.
The conviction
A belief in the power of mentorship
Samira Buhari recognises that mentorship can completely reshape a person's trajectory. She wants to extend the same support that shaped her own journey to the next generation of Nigerian women.
The gap
Filling a missing layer
Young women across Nigeria have ambition and drive — but limited access to structured mentorship in leadership and entrepreneurship. SBMP is designed to close that gap.
The programme
An initiative of the Daurama Foundation
SBMP launches as a full mentorship ecosystem — personalised matching, practical workshops, networking, internships, and a grant pool of up to ₦10,000,000 for top performers.
Today
A growing alumni community
Mentees become mentors, founders become employers, and participants stay connected long after the programme ends — investing back into Nigeria and the continent.
What we stand for
Three principles guiding every cohort.
Promote Sustainable Development
Foster leadership qualities emphasising ethical practices, community development, and sustainable business models.
Enhance Business Acumen
Provide practical business training, including financial management, marketing strategies, and operational efficiency.
A note from our founder
“I know what it feels like to have someone in your corner — someone who sees who you're becoming before you can see it yourself. SBMP exists so more young women can experience that.”
Samira Buhari understands how powerful mentorship can be in shaping a person's life, and she wanted to extend that same support to others. This programme is her way of giving young women the confidence and opportunities they need to become the leaders they aspire to be.
— Samira Buhari
1:1
Personalised mentorship
₦10M
Grant funding pool
18–30
Age range
∞
Alumni community
Ready to begin?
Be part of the next cohort.
Whether you're a young woman ready to grow, or an experienced leader ready to give back — there's a place for you here.