Sahara group promises young innovators financial support

Young Nigerian innovators, who emerged from the maiden

According to a recent statement, Cole, through the Sahara Group, will support the 30 young Nigerians who emerged from the initiative, adding that it would boost the Information Communication Technology sector and unleash the creativity of youths in the nation.

“Sahara is indeed proud to be associated with the project which will inspire, challenge and empower young Nigerians to be part of the solutions to socio-economic challenges in their immediate environment. Through Sahara Foundation’s Academic Hub, business development experts and professionals from other disciplines will provide mentorship to the top 30 innovators,” Cole said.

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It was further gathered that the Sahara Group intends to further enhance their development of the 30 start-up innovators through its entrepreneurship platform.

In addition to bring the innovators on board the extrapreneurship platform, the top three winners from the AVDD project will receive financial support from Sahara. They include: Tracology, a patented smart payment systems for utility companies; RecyclePoints, a waste recycling and social benefit venture for sustainable development, and Shuttlers, a multi-staff bus service to assist commuters resolve daily challenges moving around big cities.

Continuing, Cole said Sahara Group would always support initiatives geared towards investing in a future that guarantees sustained growth and development across the globe.

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“If we are going to become sustainable, and move from this generation to the next, we must understand what the next generation is all about. The future is digital and technology. A lot of Nigeria's problems today can be solved through technical solutions sourced locally from young and creative talents. Sahara will continue to align with governments and organisations that share our passion for providing platforms to help young entrepreneurs succeed,” he noted.

The AVDD held at the Aso Villa with President Muhammedu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Facebook founder, Mark Zukerbergin attendance.