“I’m a strong believer in the idea that almost nothing is impossible. I bring this mindset to my entrepreneurial activities. – Ayo Sopitan Ayo Sopitan is a Nigerian entrepreneur and mentor on the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme. Through his professional career, he has worked on projects in over 20 countries in 3 continents with international …
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Author Archives: Joshua Praise
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Paying it Forward Through Mentorship: Meet Ayo Sopitan, a TEF Mentor
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Andrew, M.
I don’t now of any other philanthropist that is as Pan-African as Tony Elumelu what better ways than impacting on 1,000 businesses in per year? Submit Cancel Thanks for your feedback!
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Meet the Entrepreneur With a Dream of Africapitalism
Originally published on Creative Associates A Young African Leaders Initiative Mandela Washington Fellow will spend six weeks working closely with Creative’s Economic Growth Division, learning from its experts and sharing his unique perspective as a young leader in Zambia. At 22, Njavwa Mutambo is among the youngest of the 1,000 YALI fellows, selected for their positive contributions and innovations in their communities …
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Tony Elumelu: Human trafficking is evil, it strips our youth of dignity and denies them opportunity
Tony Elumelu Foundation commits to support National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP). In recognition of the growing concerns around human trafficking in Africa, The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), an African founded and funded 21st centuryphilanthropic organization committed to youth empowerment and entrepreneurship development, hosted the Director General of Nigeria’s National Agency …
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Nasir is tackling security challenges through technology
After personally witnessing mayhem and pandemonium during crisis like ‘Bamuso’ in 1988, various forms of ‘Shi’ites’ clashes between 1990-2005, ‘Sunni-Shi’a’ clashes as a result of killing very young and famous cleric called ‘Dan’maishiya’ and many other battles between ‘Area Boys’ gangs that results in loss of lives and properties, Nasir Abubakar Daniya became so fearful …
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An integrated Africa: A boon to the private sector
Originally published here Can developing nations thrive in a global economy without a global, collective mind-set? This is a question every developing economy must ponder if it plans to have its economy scaled up and stay up. International organisations such as the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the International Monetary Fund …
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Cherop Joel Zak
When my entrepreneurship journey started two years ago, it found me struggling as an entrepreneur to take my business to another level. Two years later with an injection of just 5000 dollars I am quickly following in your foot steps and inspiring young people into entrepreneurship. I am now often invited to several youth conventions …
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Chikwe, O.
The Tony Elumelu Foundation is one of the best Foundations I have come in contact with. Having Participated in the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme in 2016 opened my eyes to what it means to run a business in the 21st Century. Thanks for having me as an Alumni of your Flagship Programme. Submit Cancel Thanks …
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Emmanuel, A.
What we need is for government and its agencies to understudy the The Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme and adapt it to their countries and within a short time you see marvelous results. The fact is that you cannot experiment with bank that attracts more than 30% interest. Intervention schemes with single digit interest can be …
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Simbarashe, M.
The past 12 weeks of training have changed my thought process as an entrepreneur, I am now hard wired for success. The team at The Tony Elumelu Foundation are so helpful and very responsive to queries. I cant wait for the forum. Submit Cancel Thanks for your feedback!
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