Josh Tsui, PDG de Floship, s’apprête à prononcer un discours sur les aspirations des dirigeants concernant l’avenir de la technologie logistique et recevoir un prix lors du The Lead Innovation Summit à New York

M. Tsui évoquera les ambitions futures de la société ainsi que sa feuille de route stratégique, notamment la circularité des chaînes d’approvisionnement et les capacités d’IA du portail

NEW YORK et HONG KONG, 05 juill. 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Floship, prestataire leader des solutions de chaînes d’approvisionnement circulaires mondiales, a annoncé aujourd’hui sa participation à The Lead Innovation Summit, une conférence stratégique de premier plan pour les décisionnaires mondiaux et les dirigeants des secteurs de la vente au détail et de la consommation d’aujourd’hui. La conférence aura lieu dans la ville de New York les 12 et 13 juillet.

Le PDG de Floship, Josh Tsui, fera un discours sur les aspirations le mercredi 12 juillet pendant les questions-réponses de la session « Optimisation des opportunités du commerce numérique » de Dawit Heck, de Bain Capital Ventures. M. Tsui partagera des informations sur Floship, sur sa vision stratégique, ainsi que sur les ambitions transformationnelles de la société, notamment ses réflexions sur l’avenir de l’intelligence artificielle générative dans l’e-commerce, avec un public de plus de 2 000 dirigeants de grandes marques mondiales de distribution.

Dans le cadre de ce discours, M. Tsui fournira des informations sur l’écosystème des chaînes d’approvisionnement circulaires globales de Floship, illustrant la façon dont il relie chaque élément de base à travers la chaîne de valeur du fabricant, les systèmes d’entrepôt, les mécanismes de livraison et les solutions de retours via une plateforme entièrement intégrée.

De même, pendant The Summit, Floship fera partie des sociétés reconnues sur la Leading 100 List de The Lead lors d’une cérémonie de remise de prix, mettant à l’honneur des startups technologiques innovantes qui façonnent l’avenir des entreprises brand-to-consumer, surtout concernant l’aide apportée à ces entreprises dans l’adoption des chaînes d’approvisionnement circulaires.

« C’est un moment extrêmement palpitant pour Floship, et je suis honoré de la reconnaissance portée à nos innovations sources de bouleversements concernant le modèle business-to-consumer. La circularité de la chaîne d’approvisionnement et l’IA générative sont des domaines prioritaires de la chaîne d’approvisionnement extrêmement importants pour les commerçants car ils travaillent main dans la main afin de minimiser l’utilisation de matières premières, réduire les quantités excessives de déchets mis au rebut et automatiser les nombreux processus manuels intensifs », a déclaré M. Tsui. « Nous croyons que The Lead Innovation Summit fournit la toile de fond nécessaire pour continuer à raconter cette histoire à un public conscient de la nécessité de construire des chaînes d’approvisionnement plus durables et plus intelligentes, en tirant parti de technologies qui permettent aux consommateurs, aux entreprises et à l’économie d’être plus efficaces avec moins de ressources. »

Les chaînes d’approvisionnement circulaires impliquent que la société réutilise ou revalorise les déchets et les retours des clients pour convertir ces ressources en produits nouveaux ou reconditionnés. Cette stratégie est essentielle pour développer des partenariats mondiaux. Floship a récemment annoncé ce genre de partenariat avec FedEx, conçu pour fournir de meilleurs services d’exécution et de logistique aux détaillants de l’e-commerce dans le monde entier. Ce partenariat permet aux clients de FedEx opérant dans l’e-commerce d’accéder au réseau mondial d’entrepôts de Floship et aux puissantes capacités de sa plateforme logistique afin de rationaliser leurs opérations d’exécution du commerce en ligne. Dans le même temps, les clients de Floship seront en mesure de tirer parti des réseaux FedEx mondiaux ainsi que de toute une gamme d’options de transport FedEx étendues afin d’optimiser leurs opérations.

The Lead Innovation Summit est l’endroit vers lequel convergent plus de 2 000 leaders des communautés de la mode, de la beauté, de l’habitat, de la consommation et de la vente au détail afin d’apprendre des marques à grande échelle, des natifs du numérique et des catalyseurs de la technologie et d’entrer en contact avec eux. Ce sommet de deux jours rassemble plus de 140 conférenciers remarquables et comprend 45 sessions de contenu ; il analyse chaque aspect de l’activité direct-to-consumer d’une marque, en ligne et hors ligne.

À propos de Floship
Les solutions d’écosystème de chaîne d’approvisionnement circulaire mondiales de Floship couvrent tous les aspects de la chaîne d’approvisionnement mondiale, assurant des efforts opérationnels minimaux pour les entreprises d’e-commerce tout en dépassant leurs attentes, permettant aux propriétaires d’entreprises de se concentrer sur la stimulation de la croissance et de la flexibilité en termes d’investissements, tout en gagnant en tranquillité d’esprit. Pour en savoir plus, rendez-vous sur www.floship.com ou suivez-nous sur LinkedIn.

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Floship CEO Josh Tsui to Deliver Executive Vision Talk on Future of Logistics Technology & Accept Award at New York’s Lead Innovation Summit

Tsui to touch on the company’s future ambitions & strategic road map including supply chain circularity and the portal’s AI capabilities

Floship CEO Joshua Tsui

Floship CEO, Josh Tsui

NEW YORK and HONG KONG, July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Floship, a leading global circular supply chain solutions provider, today announced its participation in The Lead Innovation Summit, a leading strategy conference for global decision-makers and executives in today’s retail and consumer industries. The conference takes place in New York City between 12 & 13 July.

Floship CEO Josh Tsui will deliver his Vision Talk on Wednesday, 12 July during the session “Optimizing Digital Commerce Opportunity” fielding questions from Dawit Heck of Bain Capital Ventures. Tsui will share information about Floship, his strategic vision, as well as the company’s transformational ambitions including his thoughts on the future of generative AI in e-commerce to an audience of 2000+ executives from major global brand retailers.

As part of his talk, Tsui will share information about Floship’s holistic circular supply chain ecosystem, illustrating how it connects every core component across the value chain from the manufacturer, warehouse systems, delivery mechanisms, and returns solutions through a wholly integrated platform.

Also at The Summit, Floship will be among the companies recognized on The Lead’s Leading 100 List in an award ceremony, which honors innovative tech start-ups that are driving the future of brand-to-consumer businesses, especially in helping these businesses adopt circular supply chains.

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“It is an extremely exciting time here at Floship, and I’m honored that we’re being acknowledged for our disruptive innovations toward the business-to-consumer model. Supply chain circularity and generative AI are extremely important supply chain focus areas for merchants as they work hand-in-hand to minimize the use of raw materials, reduce excessive amounts of discarded waste materials, and automate many manually intensive processes,” said Tsui. “We believe the Lead Innovation Summit provides the necessary backdrop to continue to tell this story to an audience who are cognizant of the need to build more sustainable and intelligent supply chains by leveraging technologies that empower consumers, businesses, and the economy to be more efficient with a leaner amount of resources.”

Circular supply chains involve a company reusing or repurposing waste and customer returns to convert those resources into new or refurbished products, and this strategy is critical in building global partnerships. Floship recently announced one such partnership with FedEx that is designed to provide enhanced fulfillment and logistics services to e-tailers worldwide. The partnership gives FedEx’s e-commerce customers access to Floship’s global network of warehouses and powerful logistics platform’s capabilities to streamline their e-commerce fulfillment operations. At the same time, Floship’s customers will be able to leverage FedEx global networks as well as a full range of FedEx extensive transportation options to optimize their operations.

The Lead Innovation Summit is where 2,000+ leaders from the fashion, beauty, home, consumer & retail innovation communities converge to learn from and connect with scaled brands, digital natives, & technology enablers. The two-day summit features more than 140 stand-out speakers and 45 content sessions and breaks down every aspect of a brand’s direct-to-consumer business, online and offline.

About Floship
Floship’s global circular supply chain ecosystem solutions cover all aspects of the global supply chain, ensuring minimal operation effort for e-commerce businesses while exceeding their expectations, allowing business owners to concentrate on driving growth and investment flexibility while gaining peace of mind. Learn more at www.floship.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

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Josh Tsui, CEO da Floship, Fará Palestra de Visão Executiva Sobre o Futuro da Tecnologia Logística e Receberá Prêmio no Lead Innovation Summit de Nova York

Tsui falará sobre as ambições futuras e o roteiro estratégico da empresa, incluindo a circularidade da cadeia de suprimentos e os recursos de IA do portal

NOVA YORK e HONG KONG, July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Floship, fornecedora líder global de soluções de cadeia de suprimentos circular, anunciou hoje a sua participação no The Lead Innovation Summit, uma conferência líder estratégica para decisores e executivos globais das indústrias de varejo e para consumidor. A conferência será realizada em Nova York entre 12 e 13 de julho.

Josh Tsui, CEO da Floship, apresentará sua Vision Talk na quarta-feira, 12 de julho, durante a sessão “Optimizing Digital Commerce Opportunity”, respondendo às perguntas de Dawit Heck, da Bain Capital Ventures. Tsui compartilhará informações e visão estratégica da Floship, bem como a ambição transformacional da empresa e sua opinião sobre o futuro da IA generativa no comércio eletrônico com uma audiência de mais de 2.000 executivos de grandes varejistas de marcas globais.

Como parte da sua palestra, Tsui falará sobre o ecossistema holístico da cadeia de suprimentos circular da Floship, ilustrando como ele conecta todos os componentes principais da cadeia de valor do fabricante, sistemas de armazenamento, mecanismos de entrega e soluções de devolução por meio de uma plataforma totalmente integrada.

Durante o The Summit, a Floship será uma das empresas reconhecidas da Lista Leading 100 da The Lead, em uma cerimônia de premiação que homenageia startups de tecnologia inovadoras que estão impulsionando o futuro das empresas de marca para consumidor, especialmente ajudando essas empresas a adotar cadeias de suprimentos circulares.

“É um momento extremamente emocionante para Floship, e me sinto honrado por estarmos sendo reconhecidos por nossas inovações disruptivas em relação ao modelo business-to-consumer. A circularidade da cadeia de suprimentos e a IA geradora são áreas de foco da cadeia de suprimentos extremamente importantes para os comerciantes, pois trabalham lado a lado para minimizar o uso de matérias-primas, reduzir quantidades excessivas de resíduos descartados e automatizar muitos processos intensivos manualmente”, disse Tsui. “Acreditamos que o Lead Innovation Summit serve como o pano de fundo necessário para que possamos continuar contando essa história para um público que reconhece a necessidade de construir cadeias de suprimentos mais sustentáveis e inteligentes, aproveitando tecnologias que capacitam consumidores, empresas e a economia a serem mais eficientes com uma quantidade menor de recursos.”

As cadeias de suprimentos circulares envolvem uma empresa que reutiliza ou reaproveita resíduos e devoluções de clientes para converter esses recursos em produtos novos ou recondicionados, e essa estratégia é fundamental para a criação de parcerias globais. A Floship anunciou recentemente uma parceria assim com a FedEx que foi projetada para fornecer serviços aprimorados de atendimento e logística para varejistas eletrônicos em todo o mundo. Essa parceria proporcionará aos clientes de e-commerce da FedEx acesso à rede global de depósitos da Floship e aos recursos da potente plataforma de logística para agilizar suas operações de atendimento de e-commerce. Os clientes da Floship poderão aproveitar as redes globais da FedEx, bem como uma ampla gama de opções de transporte da FedEx para otimizar suas operações.

O Lead Innovation Summit é onde mais de 2.000 líderes das comunidades de moda, beleza, casa, consumo e inovação de varejo convergem para aprender e se conectar com marcas em escala, nativos digitais e facilitadores de tecnologia. A conferência de dois dias conta com mais de 140 palestrantes de destaque e 45 sessões de conteúdo e divide todos os aspectos do negócio direto ao consumidor de uma marca, on-line e off-line.

Sobre a Floship
As soluções de ecossistema de cadeia de suprimentos circular global da Floship abrangem todos os aspectos da cadeia de suprimentos global, garantindo um esforço operacional mínimo para as empresas de e-commerce excedendo suas expectativas e permitindo que os proprietários de empresas se concentrem em impulsionar o crescimento com a flexibilidade do investimento e, ao mesmo tempo, ter tranquilidade. Saiba mais em www.floship.com ou siga-nos no LinkedIn.

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Over 900,000 South African have already left so where are they going? Could Dominica be the answer?

Roseau, July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — South Africa has been in the news for all the wrong reasons in the past few months, with ongoing rolling blackouts hampering business, soaring interest rates and most recently the prospect of the country being isolated by international partners due to its ties with Russia.

Many South Africans are now actively looking outside their border for better personal and business prospects. South Africans are demanding more and better from their government – over 900,000 South Africans have already left the country according to the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs’ 2020 International Migrant Stock report in 2022. The UN report, said by the end of 2020, 914,901 South Africans were living in other countries and territories, up from 786,554 in 2015.

With countries around the world increasing their global competitiveness, many nations are offering investors lucrative benefits that attract the best talent and brightest businesses to their shores.

One such nation is the Commonwealth of Dominica – an island nation that is one of the safest countries in the world according to the 2023 World Citizenship Report.

Dominica has been attracting global citizens for nearly three decades through its Citizenship by Investment Programme – a process that allows an investor to obtain a second or alternative citizenship by investing in the country’s economy.

By contributing to either the Economic Diversification Fund or investing in Real Estate, South Africans should know that they will have access to a stable economy, a currency pegged against the US dollar and greater mobility to access the best hospitals, business hubs and education facilities.

Economic Diversification Fund 

The Economic Diversification Fund financially supports socio-economic initiatives to develop Dominica’s economy. These include construction and infrastructure developments, agriculture, information technology and tourism. There are currently multiple initiatives that are from the private and public sectors that focus on the economic development of Dominica. An example of these can be seen with the latest developments of the new international airport.

Prime Minister of Dominica, Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit shared with the public that “Significant work has been done, we discussed with the developers and contractors to advance the work to have a shorter period of time to complete the construction. The discussions are being held, and a strategy is being placed forward to advance the work.” The progress has created hope for the government and the citizens of Dominica.

Another example is the construction of the world’s longest cable car that will transport passengers from Roseau Valley through the tropical rainforest to the world’s second-largest Boiling Lake, creating new experiences for tourists and visitors to view the Nature Island of the Caribbean from the sky.

These are some examples that have guaranteed Dominica’s local citizens to be employed during the projects and create permanent employment once the projects are fully operational.

The minimum contributions for applications are as follows:

  • US$100,000 (ZAR1,800,000) for the main applicant;
  • US$150,000 (ZAR2,700,000) for the main applicant and spouse;
  • US$175,000 (ZAR3,200,000) for the main applicant and up to three dependants;
  • US$50,000 (ZAR910,000) for any additional dependant 18 years of age or older.

There are instances whereby additional fees will apply that depend on the applicant’s primary citizenship and personal circumstances.

Real Estate 

Real estate investment option starts from US$200,000 (ZAR3,600,000) for government-approved properties that offer South African investors the opportunity to invest in selective properties available in breathtaking locations around Dominica.

There are additional government fees applicable per application that consist of the following:

  • US$25,000 (ZAR450,000) for the main applicant;
  • US$35,000 (ZAR600,000) for the main applicant and up to three dependants;
  • US$50,000 (ZAR910,000) for the main applicant and up to five dependants;
  • US$25,000 (ZAR450,000) for any additional dependants.

The award-winning The Residences at Secret Bay are one of the luxurious properties that South African Investors can leisure in the benefits of a beautiful eco-friendly property that offers excellent returns on investments.

The Due diligence fees in the Economic Diversification Fund and Real Estate investment options, per application, are:

  • US7,500 (ZAR137,000) for the main applicant;
  • US$4,000 (ZAR73,000) for the spouse;
  • US$4,000 (ZAR73,000) for any dependants 16 years of age or above.
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FCT unity football championship kicks-off July 8

The FCT Unity Football Championship will kick-off on July 8 across the six area councils of the territory, with the grand finale scheduled to hold on July 29 in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC).

MOO Mohammed, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), of the Adedoyin Benjamins-Laniyi (ABL) Unity Championship 2023, said this on Wednesday in Abuja.

He said the championship would be used to discover young talents who would be nurtured and sent to clubs abroad to ply their trade.

Mohammed said that 12 teams, two each would be drawn from the six Area Councils of the FCT to compete at the second stage of the championship to be hosted in AMAC.

He said that there would be a scouting team that would be on ground at the quarter, semi-final and final to scout for the best legs in the tournament.

In a remark, Benjamins-Laniyi, the initiator of the Championship, said that it was a privilege to convene a football tournament in Abuja.

“It is my privilege to be the initiator in the Centre of Unity, the capital city of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to convene and engage in a football tournament in the spirit of unity.

“ The most critical ingredient of any game is the power to drive with your team the courage of that goal.

“Once you can do that, you don’t see colour, you don’t see age, you don’t see religion, you don’t see your church’s denomination. All you see is the goal. Can I score the winning goal?

“The winning goal for Nigeria is the unity, that we may be one; unity through sportsmanship.

“You know, the power of sportsmanship is what you find played out in political advocacy. You go against all the odds to emerge a winner“, she said.

She urged the Super Falcons to make the country proud by winning the trophy at the 2023 FIFA Women world cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Benjamins-Laniyi advised them to go all out to compete without fear of their opponents when the hostility begins on July 20 to Aug. 20.

In attendance were the representatives of the Chairman of the FCT Football Association, FCT Social Development Secretariat among others.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that former Super Eagles players, Kanu Nwankwo and Femi Ajilore are the ambassadors for the ABL -Unity Championship 2023.

Source: News Agency of Nigeria

Jumia expands e-commerce to rural areas

Jumia, a leading pan-African e-commerce platform, has reiterated its commitment to driving economic growth through the expansion to secondary cities and rural areas to close the inequality gap.

Mr Massimiliano Spalazzi, the Chief Executive Officer, Jumia Nigeria, said this at the launch of its Rural Area Report titled: “E-Commerce in Rural Areas” on Tuesday, in Lagos.

According to him, the report highlights Jumia’s remarkable achievement in penetrating underserved regions and bringing e-commerce opportunities to overlooked populations.

Spalazzi added that the report showed the company’s dedication to driving sustainable growth, empowering communities, and closing inequality gaps across the continent.

He said that bridging the digital divide and empowering communities with access to a wide range of products and services through online platform was a testament to the company’s mission.

He stated that the company had adopted a two-pronged approach that allowed Jumia to rapidly extend its reach beyond major cities, bringing the convenience of online shopping to even the most remote areas of Nigeria.

The approaches, according to him, are Pick-Up Stations (PUS) and Jumia Force agents (JForce).

“We take immense pride in revolutionising shopping in the country, enabling SMEs to grow, and creating job opportunities for the youth.

“With an unwavering commitment to providing a comprehensive shopping solution, Jumia has successfully established a physical presence across the entire country, including remote areas, through its extensive network of 285 PUS in hundreds of towns.

“By collaborating closely with select logistics partners, Jumia has streamlined its supply chain operations, ensuring seamless delivery of products to these underserved markets,” he said.

Spalazzi explained that the pick-up stations were very convenient because they had been strategically placed at the closest location where customers reside, allowing them to pick their items with less delivery fee.

He added that the report underscored the important role played by JForce, a network of over 43,000 independent sales consultants, in educating consumers about Jumia’s offerings.

“They approach customers, identify their products needs, explain how to place their order on the Jumia app, and support the customer in the transaction till the items are delivered.

“Through localised and offline marketing channels, JForce introduces rural populations to the world of e-commerce, fostering growth and driving brand adoption.

“Jumia has become a catalyst for thousands of young entrepreneurs in Nigeria, offering them the opportunity to become their own bosses through e-commerce.

“These entrepreneurs earn commissions through sales on the Jumia platform, contributing to their economic empowerment.

“We have seen the growth potential in this approach and we look forward to expanding in the coming months,” he said.

Mr Robert Awodu, the Head of Public Relations and Communications, said that Jumia’s online marketplace provided an extensive selection of affordable products, with consumers stating competitive pricing as the major reason for shopping online.

Awodu, presenting the report, cited phones, beauty and perfumes, men’s clothing, furniture, bedding, and men’s shoes as the most demanded categories by consumers in secondary cities and rural areas in Nigeria, with phones being the most ordered communities.

He noted that the demand for accessible, innovative, and affordable online services across various sectors was on the rise, reflecting the evolving consumer preferences and lifestyle changes in the nation.

“Nigeria embraces a dynamic and youthful demographic, with a significant portion of the population comprising tech-savvy individuals eager to explore the benefits of online shopping.

“Recognising the potential impact of e-commerce on Nigeria’s economy, Jumia has adopted a two-pronged approach, utilising the JForce foot soldiers and Pick-up stations across the nation to meet the increasing demand of the populace,” he said.

Awodu added that Jumia’s platform had helped in areas of job creation, digital inclusion and women empowerment.

“Through the use of Jumia’s platform, people who previously had limited exposure to digital technologies can gain digital literacy skills, such as online shopping, online payments, and navigating e-commerce platforms.

“By promoting digital inclusion and literacy, Jumia helps bridge the digital divide and enables communities to fully participate in the benefits of the digital age.

The report also cited cities with the highest population outside Lagos to include Kano (4,103,000); Ibadan (3,565,000); Port-Harcourt (1,865,000) and Benin (1,782,000), with 47 per cent of the population residing in rural areas.

“Nigeria, as the largest oil producer in Africa, is home to a significant portion of its populace, with 47 per cent residing in rural areas, as reported by the World Bank in 2021.

“This makes rural areas a critical segment within the overall addressable market.

“Jumia’s presence now extends across more than 250 PUS located in several towns throughout the country, reaching even the remotest corners such as Modakeke, Ilaro, Offa, Uromi, Nkpor, Keffi and Owo town.

“Additionally, Jumia has a strong alliance with selected third-party logistics partners (3PLs) throughout the country, fostering a streamlined supply chain operations,” the report read in part.

Source: News Agency of Nigeria

Court remands visually impaired man for allegedly defiling 13-year-old girl

A visually impaired man, Francis Ugachukwu is to cool his heels in the Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl, (name withheld).

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Abiola Soladoye of the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court remanded the defendant, pending hearing and filing of his bail application.

Soladoye adjourned the case until Oct.18 for hearing of bail application and commencement of trial.

Ugachukwu was arraigned on one count charge of defilement.

The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

According to the state counsel, Ms Abimbola Abolade, the defendant committed to offence sometimes in November 2022 on No. 16 Kareem Giwa St., Abule-Osun, Ojoo in Lagos..

According to the prosecution, the offence contravened the provisions of Section 137 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2015.

NAN reports that the offence is punishable with life imprisonment, if found guilty.

Source: News Agency of Nigeria

Vitafoam, I-Create Club recognise 6 pupils for creative excellence

Vitafoam, a prominent foam manufacturing company, has partnered I-Create Club to award six exceptional primary school pupils for their outstanding achievements in a creative competition.

Mr Taiwo Adeniyi, the Group Managing Director, Vitafoam, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos.

Adeniyi said the competition was to nurture the entrepreneurial spirit and unleash the creative potential of young minds.

He commended I-Create Club team for their initiative in promoting sportsmanship among young individuals.

Adeniyi said Vitafoam’s belief in fostering the holistic development of young minds led to the partnership to serve as the perfect platform for children to showcase their skills, creativity, and sportsmanship.

“Competitions like these impart valuable life lessons beyond the classroom, cultivating discipline and resilience, which are essential qualities for success.

“We encourage all participants to give their best and treasure this experience as an opportunity to learn, grow, and create lifelong memories,” he said.

Mrs Eniola Afolayan, Founder, I-Create Club, explained the significance of the annual competition, now in its fifth edition.

Afolayan reiterated the organisation’s vision to developing future entrepreneurs by providing a solid foundation for young individuals.

“In Nigeria, the average adult has been described as unemployable. Hence, in line with I-Create Club’s vision, we aim to increase the number of entrepreneurs and employable graduates in Nigeria.

“Our activities are meticulously designed to lay the necessary groundwork for children to become innovative problem solvers and Vitafoam has been a dedicated supporter of our cause since the inception of the club,” she said.

Afolayan charged other corporate entities to follow Vitafoam’s lead and support the ‘I-Create Club’, thus enabling more children to benefit from its impactful platform.

She emphasised the importance of collaboration with the government on a larger scale to enable the participation and enjoyment of the club’s unique benefits in public schools.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the competition garnered significant participation, with over 100 primary schools from across Nigeria.

The competition covered a range of categories including business plan, pillow art, debate, and recycling, with the objective of identifying young talents with a natural inclination toward entrepreneurship from an early age.

The winners of the competition are Korede Obadimu (Pillow Art winner – State Primary School, Mangoro), Daniel Taiwo (Pillow Art winner – Peaceville School) and Jessica Chinaka (Debate winner – Kayron International School).

Others are Ibijola Fadeyibi (Debate winner – Beehive School), Mukhtaar Akande (Recycling winner – Guided Treasures Muslim Nursery and Primary School), and Ndumanya Grace (Recycling winner – Oke-Meta Memorial Primary School).

Source: News Agency of Nigeria