The Tony Elumelu Foundation

In 2015, Ogechi Esimai had an idea to come up with creative ways for children to learn, discover new things and be innovative. One random evening, her husband returned from work with a newspaper ad that said “Become a Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneur” and encouraged her to give it a shot and apply to #TEF2015. What was initially just an idea has grown to become TAW Academy, a creative education company that designs fun learning tools that develop success skills in children ages 0 to 1. Since participating in the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme in 2015, TAW Academy has impacted over 40,000 children in schools. Listen to this amazing to Ogechi, as she shares her inspiring success story at the TEF- US Government Special Reception Event. #EmpoweredByTEF #TEF2024

Driving Women Entrepreneurship in Africa! 💪🏾🌍 On Monday, the Tony Elumelu Foundation hosted the United States Presidential Advisory Council on Africa Diaspora Engagement (#PACADE), bringing together key players from the public and private sectors, the development world, and the international entrepreneurship ecosystem, to discuss strategies that focus on empowering women entrepreneurs across Africa. The focus? Unlocking the potential of women entrepreneurship in Africa! This impact-focused session provided an opportunity for African entrepreneurs, including #TEFAlumni, mentors, and partners, to share their inspiring stories and unique insights into the opportunities and challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in Africa. The session closed with clearly mapped and unanimously agreed-on strategies to enhance entrepreneurship's impact on economic development, poverty alleviation, jobs creation, and the pivotal role of women in shaping Africa’s future. Follow our journey as we continue to advance women [and youth] entrepreneurship across Africa! #TEFImpact  #EmpoweringAfricanEntrepreneurs  #EmpoweredByTEF

Yesterday, the Tony Elumelu Foundation hosted the US Assistant Secretary for Commerce, Arun Venkataraman, and the United States Presidential Advisory Council on Africa Diaspora Engagement (PAC-ADE). Our CEO, Somachi Chris-Asoluka, led the high-level reception, bringing together private and public sector leaders, creative entrepreneurs, and development partners committed to driving women entrepreneurship on the African continent. Some of our amazing #TEFAlumni were also present, sharing their success stories since from TEF’s intervention, and adding unique perspectives on the growth opportunities for women entrepreneurs in Africa. ✨ Swipe for highlights from the reception and stay tuned for more updates! #EmpoweredByTEF #TEF2024

✨TEF CALL FOR MENTORS! ✨ Thank you for your interest in joining the TEF Global Mentor Network! 🌍 We're still receiving applications and will carefully screen each one. If you were invited to apply via email or through a referral, you would still need to signify your interest by applying on our website. All applicants will be notified of their eligibility in due course. Stay tuned and keep inspiring! Application link: https://bit.ly/3zCMrBh #TEFMentorGuild #EmpoweringAfricanEntrepreneurs

🌍 CALL FOR MENTORS!! Are you a business leader with a passion for mentorship? Join the Tony Elumelu Foundation and become a mentor to aspiring #AfricanEntrepreneurs! Click the link in our bio to apply and be part of our Global TEF Mentor Network. We will review all entries and notify applicants if they have been accepted into the Tony Elumelu Foundation Mentor Network. https://lnkd.in/d3ZXsFUt #EmpoweredByTEF #TEF2024

Yesterday, our Founder, Tony O. Elumelu, C.F.R , and our CEO, Somachi Chris-Asoluka, received Amb. Samuela Isopi, EU Ambassador; Ms. Emanuela Del Re, EU Special Representative for the Sahel region; and Jamie Christoff, High Commissioner of Canada to Nigeria. Hosted by our Founder, the meeting explored opportunities to expand our partnership with the European Union and potential collaborations between Canada and Nigeria. Through our partnership with the EU, we have empowered over 2,500 young women entrepreneurs across Africa who have created tens of thousands of decent jobs across the continent. Many of these women entrepreneurs have also secured additional funding of up to €50,000 through our second stage partnership with the EU; the Women Entrepreneurship for Africa (WE4A) Programme. We remain committed to our mission of empowering a new generation of young entrepreneurs who will increase job creation, drive poverty alleviation and ensure inclusive economic opportunity. #AfricanEntrepreneurs, we’re set to do even more for you! #EmpoweredByTEF #TEF2024

Earlier today, our Founder, Tony O. Elumelu, C.F.R, joined our partners, UNDP for the official launch of the UNDP Innovation Centre Lagos and the Timbuktoo Fintech Hub in Lagos, Nigeria. At the event, our Founder met with two Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurs from Nigeria and Cameroon who were eager to share their incredible milestones with him. Watch this video to listen to their success stories! Congratulations to the new cohort of startups across Africa that will be participating in the Timbuktoo Fintech Hub Startup Accelerator. Keep pushing boundaries and innovating for the future! 💪🏾🎉 #EmpoweredByTEF #TEF2024

#AfricanEntrepreneurs Welcome to a brand new week! This week, you must renew your commitment to excellence in every step of your entrepreneurial journey! As Our Founder, Tony O. Elumelu, C.F.R states: “As entrepreneurs, you must understand the importance of quality, reliability, integrity and above all professionalism. The short run attention to excellence might not give you returns, depending on how you define returns, but in the long run, it will give you significant returns, as long as excellence remains your watchword.” #EmpoweredByTEF #TEF2024

🤔 Are you curious about what it takes to hire and retain Gen-Zs in today’s workforce? Listen to this! Yesterday, the Tony Elumelu Foundation hosted an insightful masterclass on how to recruit and build the right as an #AfricanEntrepreneur who is just starting out, facilitated by Tomilayo Esan, Deputy Group HR Director, Heirs Holdings. The masterclass session is part of Women Entrepreneurs for Africa Programme (WE4A), a joint partnership between the Tony Elumelu Family, European Union (EU) and  Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) to empower women entrepreneurs in the green economy. 🔗 Click the link below to watch this insightful masterclass! https://lnkd.in/dXywJV6Q #EmpoweredByTEF #TEF2024

🤔 Are you curious about what it takes to hire and retain Gen-Zs in today’s workforce? Listen to this! Yesterday, the Tony Elumelu Foundation hosted an insightful masterclass on how to recruit and build the right as an #AfricanEntrepreneur who is just starting out, facilitated by Tomilayo Esan, Deputy Group HR Director, Heirs Holdings. The masterclass session is part of Women Entrepreneurs for Africa Programme (WE4A), a joint partnership between the Tony Elumelu Family, European Union (EU) and  Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) to empower women entrepreneurs in the green economy. 🔗 Click the link below to watch this insightful masterclass! https://lnkd.in/dXywJV6Q #EmpoweredByTEF #TEF2024