The announcement was made at the ongoing TEFSelection – Meet the 2019 Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurs in Abuja today.
Across Africa, 3,050 applicants were selected out of the 216,000 submitted applications for the 5th cohort entrepreneurship programme.
According to the TEF Panelist, the candidates wre selected through different parameters which are:
1. Feasibility 2. Market opportunity 3. Scalability 4. Leadership skill 5. The viability of the idea
Today also happens to be Mr Elumelu’s birthday, as he turns 56 year old. This makes it an absolutely great day for both the winners of TEF 2019 and Tony Elumelu himself.
Abalaka Alfred Ojonimi, Commercial/Retail
Abba Yagana Baba, Manufacturing
Abdulfatai Asema Ibrahim, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Abdulganiy Shehu Ibrahim, ICT
Abodo Ojeme Ufuoma, Fashion
Abu Olufolake Onuche, Education and Training
Abubakar Aisha ., Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Abueh Teeyee Miracle, ICT
Adakole Moses Alexander, Financial Services
Adebayo Joseph Olawale, Fashion
Adebayo Segun Joseph, ICT
Adebowale Toyeeb Ademola, Fashion
Adeboye Adedayo Oluwanife, Healthcare
Adedayo Akinola Olufemi, Energy/Power Generation
Adegeye Olakunle Daniel, Commercial/Retail
Adejare Mutiu Adeshina, FMCG
Adejare Victor Femi, Financial Services
Adejoh Daniel Moses, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Adelekan Adedoyin Oluwaseun, Fashion
Adeloye Adebayo Christopher, Healthcare
Adeoye Joshua Oluwadamilare, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Adesanya Oluwafemi Sanmi, Construction
Adewumi Kadiri -, Healthcare
Adeyemi Akinyele Patrick, Healthcare
Adeyemo Oluwatosin Laura, Fashion
Adeyinka Bukola Christiana, Healthcare
Adibe Franklin Uzoma, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Afolabi Ayodele Victor, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Afolabi Babajide James, Commercial/Retail
Afolabi Stephen Olusegun, Construction
Afolabi-Adeyemo Oluwasikemi Adedayo, Fashion
Agbo Akor Fidelcastro, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Agbo James Daniel, Commercial/Retail
Ahika Oche Adamu, Consulting
Aina Gbenga Oladipupo, Waste Management
Aina Tolulope Oluwafemi, Education and Training
Airewa Innocent -, Construction
Ajao Tejumola Olatomi, Fashion
Ajayi Funke Abisola, Tourism/Hospitality
Ajayi James Adewale, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Ajibade Ayodeji Samuel, Education and Training
Ajodo Benjamin Ojotule, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Akamo Olufemi Kingsley, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Akanbi Olumuyiwa BenedICT, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Akinboro Temitope Opeyemi, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Akinleye Oluwole Abayomi, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Akinola Emmanuella Mercy, ICT
Akinsanmi Seyi Samuel, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Akojuru Adaora Angela, Commercial/Retail
Akomolafe Damilola Seyi, FMCG
Akpan Blessing Emmanuel, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Akpan Samuel Edet, Financial Services
Akpan Theophilus Elijah, Media and Entertainment
Akpara Chinaza Nkechi, Manufacturing
Alabi Joshua Abodunrin, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Alade Abigail Jesutomi, Education and Training
Alade Jesujoba David, FMCG
Alfred Mary Ajakaiye, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Aliyu Muhammad, Manufacturing
Amuta Chris Chiemela, Consulting
Ani Christian Ifeanyi, Waste Management
Ani Sunday Collins, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Anyado William Ikechukwu, Fashion
Anyanwu Cyriacus Chinaemerem, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Aondoakaa Emmanuel Kaatyo, Consulting
Asamu Augustine Ifeoluwaposimi, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Asije Cynthia Omokhekpen, Education and Training
Asobara Henry Chinweike, ICT
Asudemade Habeeb Adefolarin, Media and Entertainment
Asumu Hilaria O, Professional Services
Atere Onimisi Charles, Commercial/Retail
Atuzie Joy Chiburuoma, Transportation
Audu Friday , Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Augustine Grace Grace, Fashion
Awa Kingsley Ud, Fashion
Awosika Olumide Olaleke, FMCG
Ayemlo Joseph James, ICT
Ayeni Folasola Ololade, ICT
Ayeni Musa Olabanjo, Fashion
Ayiti Oluwatoyin Matthew, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Ayodele Yussuf Olajide, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Ayuba Anna , Education and Training
Baiye Grace Onyieneoiza, FMCG
Bakare Faidah Adedoyin, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Balogun Dolapo Joel, Education and Training
Bamawo Precious Osariyekemwen, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Banjo Olusegun Adebayo, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Bankole-Ojo Olufunsho Samuel, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Bassey Victor Ransom, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Bawa Jabez Ewuga, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Bellu Chinenye Cynthia, Fashion
Bernard-Nnabuike Chinenye Chinyere, FMCG
Bijimi David George, Manufacturing
Bobby Atabor Eleojo, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Bolaji Precious Temilola, Fashion
Bolaji Zacchaeus Adebayo, Commercial/Retail
Bolarin Tajudeen Ayodeji, Manufacturing
Bosah Chibuzor Felix, Fashion
Bosah Nonso Gabriel, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Bright Oluwayemisi Oluwabunmi, Waste Management
Bubu Pius Erheyovwe, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Caleb Peculiar Caleb, Education and Training
Chechet Benjamin Andrew, Consulting
Chigbu Nnaemeka Charles, Manufacturing
Chinedum Nzubechi Collins, ICT
Chukwu Chikadibia Phillips, Manufacturing
Dahiru Ibrahim-Jamilu -, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Dakare Bright Ephraim, Commercial/Retail
Daniels Edgar Ibe, Construction
Danlami John , Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
David Paul Oguche, FMCG
Davies Michael Amarachi, Manufacturing
Durojaye Olusegun Adeola, Manufacturing
Duru Chika Zereuwa, Commercial/Retail
Duru Finbar Nnaoma, Manufacturing
Edegbo Miriam Ojali, Commercial/Retail
Edeh Onyinye Anita, Education and Training
Edem Godwin Edet, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Edigbe Efeoghene Foster, Manufacturing
Ekenna Matthew Chidinma, Manufacturing
Ekikoh Edidiong Malachy, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Elhassan Firo Darlene, Manufacturing
Emah Wisdom Dennis, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Emmanuel Innocent Eteng, Media and Entertainment
Emmanuel Johnson , Consulting
Emmanuel Precious C., ICT
Emokam Tochukwu Augustus, Manufacturing
Emordi Ijeoma Isaac, Media and Entertainment
Emoruwa Rotimi Na, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Enebi Juliet , Fashion
Eneji Brenda Ozavize, Commercial/Retail
Enyibuaku Lynda Chinonyelum, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Etim Victor Ekpo, Media and Entertainment
Etta Emmanuel Etta, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Eyitayo Ayomipo Victor, Haulage/ Logistics
Eze Kasiemobi Alexandra, Consulting
Eze Olivia Chisom, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Ezeana Obed Uche, Education and Training
Eze-Anopuo Chika Lawra, Professional Services
Ezeanyagu Patrick Tochukwu, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Ezekwe Amblessed Sopuruchukwu, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Ezeugwu Nkiru Agatha, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Ezeumeh Ifunanya Emmanuella, Healthcare
Fabusuyi Abiodun Michael, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Fajana Kayode Victor, Manufacturing
Falajiki Adekemi Toyin, Commercial/Retail
Fasina Toluwanimi Opeyemi, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Felix Chinonso Obi, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Femi Akinyemi Richard, Waste Management
Funmilayo Omoamila Omonuwa, Transportation
Gabriel Elizabeth , Healthcare
Gbadegesin Ruth Olufunmi, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Gbadegesin Timothy Tolulope, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Geoffrey Abiye -, Energy/Power Generation
Gift Uzodinma Chinecherem, Fashion
Gobo Yira Bob, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Habibat Musa Habibat, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Hassan Lydia , Manufacturing
Hycent Ijeoma Lilian, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Ibitoye Samuel Taiwo, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Idahosa Stephen Azuka, Consulting
Idogho Godspower Oghenevwogaga, Healthcare
Idoko Ifeanyi Na, Energy/Power Generation
Idoko Jane Jane, Education and Training
Idowu Kayode Elvis, Consulting
Iduoriyekemwen Osarumwense Osahenoma, ICT
Ifeanyi Iwuala Wisdom, Manufacturing
Ifekwem Vivan Amaka, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Ifet Iniobong Edet, Commercial/Retail
Igoromi Bridget Eva, Commercial/Retail
Ihidero Itunuoluwa Funmi, FMCG
Ikechukwu Nancy Aniogbu, FMCG
Ikhalea Godfrey Onor, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Ikogho Seromume Emmanuel, Fashion
Iluyemi Ayodele Clark, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Imianmian Precious Owen, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Iwuajoku Nonyerem Uche, Education and Training
Jaiyeola Aderonke Oluwafisayo, Fashion
James Musa -, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Jenfa Olubunmi Olatunji, Manufacturing
Jim-Jaja Joshua Adawari, Financial Services
Jimoh Olayinka Mosudi, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Jimoh Yusuf Aweda, ICT
Johnny Kingsley Akpan, Haulage/ Logistics
Johnson Emmanuel Ime, Fashion
Johnson Peace Asuquo, Healthcare
Jonathan Chinemerem Franklin, Oil & Gas
Jones Jessica Tosin, Education and Training
Joseph Yacham Habakkuk, Manufacturing
Jumbo Joshua Ephraim, ICT
Kalu Divine , Media and Entertainment
Kalu Ikechukwu Otusi, Education and Training
Kanayochukwu Nwafor Michael, Fashion
Kareem Yusuf Akande, ICT
Karimu Mba , Manufacturing
Karimu Yambayhou , Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Kaura Susan Divine, Healthcare
Kayode Oluwagbenga Emmanuel, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Kebu Joy Moyosoluwa, Commercial/Retail
Kelvin Samson Ojofor, Financial Services
Kentebe Francis Oyintarebi, Fashion
Kingsley Victor Kelechi, Fashion
Lambert Jeremiah Ibarakumo, Manufacturing
Lawal Toheeb Abdulrasaq, Fashion
Lawal Usman Olanrewaju, Fashion
Lawrence Collins C, Construction
Longjohn Precious Tamunonengiofori, Fashion
Mabawonku Oluwakemi , Fashion
Macpepple Rachael Ngowari, Tourism/ Hospitality
Mafikuyomi Adesola Emmanuel, Fashion
Magaji Samuel Nze, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Mahmud Hakeem Olowo, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Mathew Promise Prestige, Fashion
Matthew Emmanuel Edet, Healthcare
Mayaki Michael Yaba, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Mba Felicia Ginika, Fashion
Mbakwe Obinna Anthony, Manufacturing
Mbashi Solomon ., Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Memud Luqman Olanrewaju, Waste Management
Michael Gloria Chinonyerem, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Mmata Bella Vincent, Manufacturing
Modilim Geraldine Anulika, ICT
Mogaji Jamiu Abiodun, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Mohammed Anas Na, Construction
Mohammed Indah Saidu, FMCG
Moses Nene Nene, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Mshelia Maria Maya, Commercial/Retail
Musa Gloria Asabe, Transportation
Musa Sambarka Mamman, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Mutalib Abeeb Oladayo, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Ndibe Sylvester Mmaduka, Energy/Power Generation
Ndume Green Bariseredum, Media and Entertainment
Njoku Chukwuka Eric, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Nnawihe Juliet Chiamaka, FMCG
Nnochirionye Ifeanyi Chris, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Noah Akaniyene Udo, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Ntuen Edet Umoh, Education and Training
Nwachukwu Clinton Obiora, ICT
Nwachukwu Ikechukwu Anthony, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Nwaigwe Chukwudi Christian, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Nwakpa Stephen Okwudili, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Nwankwo Ifeyinwa Luciana, Tourism/Hospitality
Nwaogu Emmanuel Ifeanyi, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Nwaugo Stanley O., Energy/Power Generation
Nwedufu Ebuka Victor, Professional Services
Nwosu Oluebube Udochukwu, Tourism/ Hospitality
Obeche Onyekachukwu Sandra, Fashion
Obiadi Nathaniel Chidimma, Healthcare
Obialor Daisy Nkechi, Manufacturing
Obidiegwu David Chima, Construction
Obiokoye Divine Vincent, ICT
Ochiogu Obed Onyinyechi, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Odesanya Ademola Samuel, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Odjoji Philip Tega, Manufacturing
Odunewu Muyiwa Adedayo, Waste Management
Odunikan Gbenga Kayode, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Oduniyi Onyinye Loretta, Tourism/Hospitality
Odunsi Ololade Rahimah, Fashion
Odunwa Kome Oke, Education and Training
Odusanya Joseph Oluwayosimi, Healthcare
Ogar Inyang Bassey, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Ogbole Joseph Ogwuche, Construction
Ogbole Solomon Adakole, ICT
Oguego Onyinye Stephanie, Commercial/Retail
Ogugua Chika Hyacinth, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Ogunleye Tolulope S, ICT
Ohiero David Ekawu, Media and Entertainment
Ohioghame Jane Ekpemi, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Ohuizu Emem Joyce, Education and Training
Oji Queen Adanma, Education and Training
Ojo Adekunle Temi, Manufacturing
Ojo Tolulope Ifedayo, Manufacturing
Okafor Hilary Ozioma, Commercial/Retail
Okala Shedrack Chidiebere, Education and Training
Okedoyin Faith Esther, Manufacturing
Okeke Ijeoma Emmanuela, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Oko Isu Emmanuel Michael, Fashion
Okoh Solomon Bala, Haulage/ Logistics
Okolie Zeluchi Vianney, Fashion
Okon Ekemini Francis, Manufacturing
Okonkwo Onyeka Obianuju, Professional Services
Okonkwo Patricia Ekwutosi, Healthcare
Okorafor Nneji Obi Chidi, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Okoro Amelia Diamond, FMCG
Okoro Clara Chinwe, Tourism/Hospitality
Okoro Johnpaul Chikere, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Okoro Precious Ebere, FMCG
Okoro Solomon Moses, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Okotete Michael Oghenetejiri, Education and Training
Okpe Dennis Enyuma, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Oladosu Emmanuel Opeyemi, Financial Services
Olaleru Ibikunle Funso, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Olanrewaju Olamide Ranti, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Olarewaju Racheal Oluwatosin, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Olateju Olasupo Abolore, Manufacturing
Olawepo Olawale David, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Olawuwo Afeez Olaide, ICT
Olawuyi David Adeolu, Commercial/Retail
Oliorah Patrick Ifechukwu, Healthcare
Ologundudu Olabisi Ijiwola, Education and Training
Oloniyo Theophilus Kunle, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Olorunleke-Yekeen Ibukun Grace, Tourism/Hospitality
Olorunwa Temitope Opeyemi, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Olugbade Olawale Joshua, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Olutayo-Adigun Olubunmi , Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Oluwadusi Segun Olamide, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Oluwole Funmilayo Comfort, Education and Training
Omale Unekwu ., Education and Training
Omange Mary Oluwaseun, Fashion
Ombu Koko Ayebawakokoyun, FMCG
Omeokwe Cornelius Chikaodi, Tourism/ Hospitality
Omerekpe Lynda Adanma, Education and Training
Omotosho Safiya Olufunmilayo, FMCG
Omowaye Ajiboye Benjamen, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Onakoya Adeyemi Williams, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Onoja William , Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Onugbor Godson Maduabuchukwu, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Onwudiwe Killian Chukwuebuka, Commercial/Retail Onwukwe
Darlington Nnamuru, Haulage/ Logistics
Opoola Modupeoluwa Grace, Fashion
Orajindu Uchenna Eucharia, Tourism/ Hospitality
Ordiah Daniel Ogochukwu, Healthcare
Osagiede Eghosa Courage, ICT
Ossai Julius Ernest, ICT
Ottah Emmanuel Ifeanyichi, Media and Entertainment
Oveh Oghenekome Elo, Fashion
Owo Ebuka Benjamin, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Oye Olufe Glory, Commercial/Retail
Oyebiyi Babajide Oyewale, Media and Entertainment
Oyebola Ayodeji Abraham, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Oyedele Adegboyega Solomon, Manufacturing
Oyeghe Dielamo Miederi, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Oyegoke Temitope Janet, Manufacturing
Oyetunde Elizabeth Babalola, ICT
Ozia Tobechukwu Wilson, Professional Services
Patrick Kingsley A., Manufacturing
Popoola Temitope Kikelomo, Professional Services
Rabiu Zahraddeen Bala, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Raji Mujahid Olabomi, ICT
Rotimi-Akinfenwa Ayodotun Modupe, Consulting
Sagagi Yaseer Musa, Energy/Power Generation
Salifu Aduku Jonathan, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Sammy Pirihaborfa Frank, ICT
Samuel Emmanuel , Fashion
Sani Zubaida , FMCG
Sanusi Nafisat Abidemi, Fashion
Sarah Okoli Odinirudirionyeudo, Fashion
Shobajo Abdulazeez Olawale, Financial Services
Sholanke Sunday Kolawole, Waste Management
Shonubi Temitope Grace, ICT
Simon Matthew Chukwudi, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Simon Scott Wehinmi, ICT
Sopuruchukwu Ike Chikere, ICT
Sule Victor A, Construction
Sunday Esther Eboserebhen, Construction
Taiwo Adebayo Solomon, Education and Training
Temitope-Ojo Sandra Ene, Fashion
Terwase Emmanuel Tertsea, ICT
Thomas George Ayobami, Commercial/ Retail
Tolulope Fadehan Abosede, Fashion
Toriola Isa Oladimeji, Fashion
Uchechukwu Chinagolum , Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Ude Chiziterem Fortune, Energy/Power Generation
Udo Emem Effiong, Manufacturing
Udogu Francis Chinonso, ICT
Udoh John-Paul Ogochukwu Ogochukwu, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Udo-Inyang Michael Aniekan-Abasi, Professional Services
Ugbodaga Jacob Erelumhe, Manufacturing
Ugwu Martins Ibuchukwu, Energy/Power Generation
Ugwu Stanley Chijioke, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Ugwuanyi Malachy Chinedu, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Ujunwa Ezidiegwu Ada, Healthcare
Ukamba Chuka Gerald, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Ukana Victoria Ubongabasi, FMCG
Ukoha Albert Ndu, Professional Services
Umar Bunza Abubakar Bunza, Energy/ Power Generation
Umbuguna Peter Elias, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Umogu Samson Ighofotu, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Usa Bwilimri -, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Uzoma Anthonia Chidimma, ICT
Uzoma Darlington Chima, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Uzoma Michael Chikezie, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Uzoma Michael Uchenna, Media and Entertainment Wusu
Joseph Semako, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Yakubu Amifeoluwa Deborah, Fashion
Yakubu Rogers Ishaya, Fashion
Yavala Idisire Sale, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Yusuf Salomi , Manufacturing
Yusuff Akinboye K., ICT