9mobile, Nigeria’s youth-friendly
telecommunications company recently partnered with renowned technology training
provider, ALX Nigeria for the “Pitch Your Business” competition. The competition,
which was organized to empower young entrepreneurs to realize their business
aspirations showcased nine final contestants drawn from current learners at the
different ALX programmes and hubs.
The contestants
and their business names are Patrick Asuama (Mechanic Africa), Abayomi Odole
(Topical Test Limited), Ani Aloysius (Bellator Imperium Mech Tech Services),
Odunayo Oladimeji (CancerCompass and Med Crescent), Oluwatosin Mogbadunade
(PlannedPath Consults), David Oladele (VeldtsDigital Technologies), Oniya
Olaiya Joseph (TAG-ALONG LTD), Judith Ekwunife (Marvel Personality) and Olanike
Ogundiran (Seamailer).
Judith Ekwunife
of Marvel Personality emerged winner of the competition assessed by a four-man
judging panel and was awarded the sum of five hundred thousand Naira. Another contestant,
Oluwatosin Mogbadunade of PlannedPath Consults emerged as the first runner-up and
received the sum of Three hundred thousand Naira while Odunayo Oladimeji with
the business name, CancerCompass received Two hundred thousand Naira as the 2nd
runner up.
Commenting on this collaboration, Chineze
Amanfo, PR Lead, 9mobile, said, “At 9mobile, we are committed to fostering
innovation and supporting the growth of entrepreneurs across different industries.
We recognize the potential within the youths and their ability to drive
transformative change through entrepreneurship and we are happy to partner with
ALX Nigeria to provide startups with the necessary support to succeed”.
She emphasized that 9mobile remains Nigeria’s
most innovative and tech-driven telecommunications company committed to
promoting entrepreneurship ideas that boost the nation’s creative economy.
“9mobile’s sponsorship of the "Pitch Your
Business” competition by ALX Nigeria aligns with the company’s commitment to
foster innovation, empower the youths, and contribute to the socio-economic
development of Nigeria and Africa.”
Seun Babajide-Duroshola, Country Growth
Marketing Manager, ALX Nigeria, said “This partnership excites us as an organization
because we are not only focused on providing quality and in-demand tech skills
to our learners, but we are also passionate about how they can improve their
entrepreneurial skills and achieve their business goals.”
The "Pitch Your Business"
competition by ALX Nigeria represents a unique opportunity for aspiring
entrepreneurs to highlight their innovative business ideas and solutions that
can positively impact their communities and beyond. Through this partnership,
9mobile aims to provide a platform for these young visionaries to amplify their
voices and receive the necessary support to bring their ideas to fruition.
9mobile is a youthful brand, and we want young people to thrive and succeed in
their ventures.
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