Every year, SME100Nigeria one of Nigeria’s fastest growing platforms for young entrepreneurs; recognises and celebrates 25 Nigerians under the age of 25 who are doing phenomenal things in Nigeria and contributing to socio-economic development of the country.
This year’s Nominee reception and awards ceremony held on Saturday, 26th of August at the Terra Kulture Arena in Victoria Island, Lagos.
A total of 3,500 candidates were nominated across the 25 categories of the award, which was then cut down to 100. The final 25 winners were decided by the Global Advisory Board of SME100Nigeria based on set down criteria and online voting.
According to the Executive Director of SME100 Nigeria, Charles Odii, “the goal of this award is to stimulate an entrepreneurial culture among our youths. We identify young people doing phenomenal work across the country, and shine the spotlight on them so that all others can see them and aspire to set up businesses as well.”
See the full list of the award winners below:
- Active Citizenry & Government Engagemen
Maryam Laushi – Not too young to run
- Agriculture
Chibuzo Aloizeuwa – ACE Palace Farms
- Arts, Craft & Cultur
Jekein Lato-Unah – Artiste
- Beauty & Makeup
Garos Bot – Botz Pretty Looks
- Creative Writing & Content Creation
Georgette Monnou – Unspoken Words
- Cyber Security & Technology
AfroTech Girls – AfroTech Girls
- E-Commerce
Abiola Chris-Amusan – Rings Nigeria
- Education
Omozino Eguh – Yudimy
- Energy & Sustainability
Jennifer Uchendu – Susty Vibes
- Environment, Housing & Interior Décor
Buogo Obi – WoodDesignes
- Event Planning
Chinyere Uzuh – Qwint Perfect
- Fashion
Desiree Iyama – Desiree Iyama
- Finance & Fintech
Joshua Chibueze – PiggyBankNG
- Food
Aliyu Abubakar – QuickShak
- Health & Skincare
Precious Obiako – Spotlight Skincare
- Manufacturing & Logistics
Natalie Obi – Ethereal Olores Co.
- Media & Communication
Gidado Shuaib – Youths’ Digest
- Music
Tuke Morgan
- Performing Arts
Ebiye
- Photography
Rotimi Okungbaye
- Professional Services
Stephanie Eze – Mintville
- Social Entrepreneurship
Zayyad Nasidi – ZNM Foundation
- Software & Design
Omimi Okere – Qontent
- Sport
Georgia Oboh
- Tourism & Hospitality
Sikemi Ifederu – Tambollo