We believe in a process of social transformation that is founded on the content of our educational institutions and strengthened by the learning outcomes achieved by the ever-dynamic young people. The sheer number, talents and strengths of the young people existing as vast and rich treasures are more promising than the abundant natural resources in Nigeria.

As part of our youth development initiatives, the HAT Foundation designs both academic and non-academic programmes in the form of competitions and shared learning programmes with focus on personal development, citizenship education, leadership, and social development.

We seek endless collaborations with governments and NGOs in consolidating on our collective opportunities, extensive knowledge, and network to foster nation building through a variety of youth development initiatives and programmes.

Our objective is to strengthen institutions and create processes that prepare a population of young person ready for the challenges of adolescence and adulthood in achieving their full potentials.
Our youth development initiatives and programmes promote both individual and collective sense of responsibilities through diverse activities and experiences that help the youth to develop social, ethical, emotional, physical, and cognitive competencies.

HAT Patriotism is our citizenship, leadership and social development programme for young people, which is part of the Corporate Social Responsivity projects that supports the young persons in developing their: (a) the ability to analyse personal strengths and weaknesses, set personal and vocational goals, and have the self-esteem, confidence, motivation, and abilities to carry them out (including the ability to establish support networks in order to fully participate in community life and effect positive social change); and (b) the ability to guide or direct others on a course of action, influence the opinions and behaviours of others, and serve as a role model (Wehmeyer, Agran, & Hughes, 1998).

Young people, who are constructively involved in learning and doing, and at the same time connected to positive adults and peers are less likely to engage in risky or self-defeating behaviours. Providing the conditions for positive youth development is a responsibility shared by families, schools, and communities.