In line with his resolve to build and empower entrepreneurs across Africa starting with Nigeria, founder of the African Economic Merit Awards (AEMA), McEva Temofe has instituted AEMAimspire University Tour. Targeted at university students, the project aims to inspire African students to become entrepreneurs, employers of labour and business executives.
The maiden edition of AEMAimspire University Tour is billed for July 20 starting from the University of Abuja. The event, which holds at the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development, University of Abuja, starting from 11am, will see lucky participants receive N2 Million worth of grant from AEMA.
Aside from Temofe who will be mentoring entrepreneurs, the session will also feature pep talk from experts, including Dr Olushola Aluko, CEO of The Yellow Umbrella Media Concept; Buffy Okeke-Ojiudu, CEO of Zebra Group and Japhet Omojuwa, Founder Alpha Reach.
Speaking on the initiative, the convener said, “AEMA is an organisation that has presence in 17 African countries with Economic impact and developmental projects. In each University, we will give grants and other start up kits to students to help them build on an existing project. Successful professionals will mentor these young entrepreneurs to enable them build a lasting enterprise.”
Temofe informed that AEMA organisation is driven by young professionals to promote innovative ideas for entrepreneurial, economic and social development. On the theme, Safeguarding The Nigerian Economy Through Entrepreneurs, he said, “it was carefully chosen to encourage and stimulate business prowess among youths. We will visit lots of universities to raise their consciousness on the need to pursue career in area of entrepreneurship to boost Africa’s economy and promote good governance.
He explained that the African Economic Merit Awards aims to boost economic growth in African communities by uniting successful business entrepreneurs with the latent talents.