About Us – DeRight Academy

Empowering Africa’s Future Through Skills and Innovation

DeRight Academy is a Nigerian-based vocational training institution dedicated to equipping youth and women with practical, hands-on skills and industry-relevant training that leads to jobs, businesses, and impact.

Get to know us

Who We Are

DeRight Academy is more than a school — it is a conglomerate of experienced veteran artisans who are passionate about sharing decades of industrial knowledge to uplift and empower the next generation.

Our model bridges the gap between learning and doing, transforming potential into real opportunity. With strong local roots and national relevance, we empower learners to become job creators, change-makers, and community leaders.

portrait-man-working-as-engineer

Our Mission

To equip youth and women with practical skills, entrepreneurial mindsets, and globally relevant certifications that foster sustainable development, self-reliance, and national growth.

carpenter-cutting-mdf-board-inside-workshop

Our Vision

To become Africa’s leading hub for vocational excellence, innovation, and inclusive empowerment.

 

Our Educational Philosophy:

The Four H’s

At DeRight Academy, we follow a holistic educational approach rooted in the Four H’s – Head, Heart, Hands, and Help. This framework ensures our students are not only skilled but also purpose-driven and fully supported.

  • Head – Intellectual Rigor
  • Heart – Character & Compassion
  • Hands – Practical Skills
  • Help – Support & Opportunity
  • Head – Intellectual Rigor

    We build sharp minds by fostering critical thinking, innovation, and problem-solving skills. Our programs equip students with the knowledge and cognitive tools needed to adapt in an ever-changing world.

  • Heart – Character & Compassion

    Education at DeRight goes beyond skills. We instill emotional intelligence, ethics, empathy, and resilience. Our graduates are not only capable but also compassionate leaders and collaborators.

  • Hands – Practical Skills

    Our core strength lies in vocational excellence. Through hands-on training led by veteran artisans, our students develop real-world competencies in fields such as construction, ICT, renewable energy, and fashion design.

  • Help – Support & Opportunity

    We recognize that learning must be accessible. Beyond our internal mentorship and support structures, we actively help trainees leverage federal support programs such as the Industrial Training Fund’s Skill-Up Artisans Program and the Federal Ministry of Education’s TVET Initiative. Through these partnerships, we help bridge the gap between individual effort and societal opportunity, ensuring that no learner is left behind due to financial or systemic barriers.

A Word from Our Leadership

Better Education Starts here

Some Interesting Facts

Clock Icon
26
Trade Area
Clock Icon
32
Instructors
Clock Icon
187
Trainees
Our Best Team

Our Instructors

At the heart of DeRight Academy is a team of trainers with decades of real-world experience. We are proud to be a conglomerate of experienced veteran artisans who not only teach but also mentor, inspire, and guide our students to success

WhatsApp Image 2025-06-03 at 18.29.06

Join Us

Whether you're a student, partner, policymaker, or supporter, we invite you to be part of the DeRight Academy journey — where skills meet purpose, and where learning transforms lives.

👉 Explore Our Programs
👉 Become a Partner
👉 Contact Us