The Ministry of Youths and Sports Development, on Friday, 21st April, 2023, announced the selection of three young entrepreneurs representing Nigeria at the ‘2023 Forbes Under 30 Africa Summit’.

The selected entrepreneurs are Ashley Jiritmwa Dimka-Tapgun, 29, CEO of Ashley’s Strawberry Farms Limited;

Ayodeji Atte, 28, a media entrepreneur

Winnie Ojochenemi Adejo, 29, CEO and creative director of Kira Brand Limited.

The summit organised by Forbes “to harness the power of entrepreneurial capitalism amid a continent whose growth is ripe with opportunities for young entrepreneurs and rapidly becoming a hub for business and technological innovation.”

Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Dev't @SundayDareSD with His Excellency Dr. Nangolo Mumba, Vice President of the Republic of Namibia, His Excellency Honourable Rigathi Gachagua, E.G.H, Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya during panel discussion @ #forbes30under30 pic.twitter.com/zrwmIdcMb7

— Federal Ministry of Youth & Sports Dev't, Nigeria (@NigeriaFMYS) April 24, 2023

The summit is scheduled to hold from 23rd to 26th April, 2023, in Gaborone, Botswana.

The ministry added that the Minister of Youths and Sports, Sunday Dare is representing President Muhammadu Buhari, accompanied by selected individuals on the four-day trip.

The Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Dev't @SundayDareSD and the Vice President of Namibia Dr. Nangolo Mbumba with Uche Pedro, Founder & CEO, BellaNaija and Adebola Williams, Chairman, AW Network and Founder, RED | For Africa #forbes30under30 pic.twitter.com/P3XK7KQwLs

— Federal Ministry of Youth & Sports Dev't, Nigeria (@NigeriaFMYS) April 24, 2023

The minister noted that the summit would provide Nigerians with another opportunity to showcase and demonstrate their investment worthiness.

Story: Christy Dung

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