See Full List: The 2018 Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurs selected from Nigeria

The Tony Elumelu Foundation has released its annual list of 1,000 successful applicants for its 2018 entrepreneurship programme.

Shortlisted from more than 150,000 applicants from 114 countries worldwide, the selected applicants are tagged African entrepreneurs “with the most innovative, high-potential business ideas.”

Below is the list of successful applicants, and their areas of business, from Nigeria.

1. Abasi-Ubong Albert Attah, Commercial/Retail
2. Abdulazeez Kayode Bamgbopa, ICT
3. Abduljabbar Aminu, FMCG
4. Abdulrahman Dahiru, Fashion
5. Abdulrahman Usman Liman, Agriculture (Agribusiness, Farming)
6. Abdulwasiu Suleman, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
7. Abiodun Ayanboye, Waste Management
8. Abiodun Emmanuel Cooper, Media and Entertainment
9. Abiodun Oluwagbemi Jacob, Agriculture (Agribusiness, Farming)
10. Abosede Felicia Akinlolu, Manufacturing
11. Adanma Chinyere Otuonye, Consulting
12. Adanna Celina Enyi, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
13. Adannia Jane Chidinma Idam, Commercial/Retail
14. Adebimpe Oluwatomisin Oni, Waste Management
15. Adebola Omolade Amujo, Agriculture (Agribusiness, Farming)
16. Adejoke Oluseun Adeleke, Fashion
17. Adekunle John Osasona, Professional Services
18. Adekunle Pedro Abe, Energy/Power Generation
19. Adeola Mayowa Adeleye, Agriculture (Agribusiness, Farming)
20. Adeolu Joseph Adekunle, ICT
21. Adesewa Mosopefoluwa Odesanya, Fashion
22. Agboola Abidemi Adeagbo, Agriculture (Agribusiness, Farming)
23. Ajoke Fisayo Hassan, Fashion
24. Alfred Anicho Oji, Commercial/Retail
25. Alimo Atuluku, Healthcare
26. Amarachi Princess Uwanamodo, Manufacturing
27. Amavyondi Bigman Danladi, Professional Services
28. Amechi Henry Otutu, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
29. Ameh Omagwu, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
30. Aminu Saidu, ICT
31. Amos Aziakpono Obi, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
32. Andrew Paul Abah, ICT
33. Anietie Ime Ette, Education and Training
34. Anthony Omachonu, ICT
35. Augustine Augustine, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
36. Ayobami Karimot Oladipo, Agriculture (Agribusiness, Farming)
37. Ayodele Segun Agbaje, Commercial/Retail
38. Bartholomew Felix Iyare, Energy/Power Generation
39. Bartholomew Okwudili Ugwu, Agriculture (Agribusiness, Farming)
40. Basiru Adetomiwa, ICT
41. Benjamin Ndams Shehu, Agriculture (Agribusiness, Farming)
42. Bilkisu Yusuf, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
43. Blessing Emmanuel, Manufacturing
44. Blessing Ocheche Clement, Agriculture (Agribusiness, Farming)
45. Blessing Oghale Egboye, Waste Management
46. Boaz Olorunjuwon Watti, Education and Training
47. Bolaji Joshua Tojola, Waste Management
48. Bolaji Kazeem Lawal, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
49. Busola Adesola Omotunde, Education and Training
50. Catherine Joseph-Eze, Manufacturing
51. Charles Ezeh, Manufacturing
52. Charles Nnamdi Emodi, Waste Management
53. Charlotte Toluwalase Iyiola, Agriculture (Agribusiness, Farming)
54. Chidimma Favour Odili, Healthcare
55. Chidozie Ifediora Obionwu, Commercial/Retail
56. Chigozie Moses Anene, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
57. Chike Kennedy Obodoechina, Agriculture (Agribusiness, Farming)
58. Chima Clarence Obi, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
59. Chinonso Desmond Okafor, Tourism/Hospitality
60. Chinyere Joy Opia, Manufacturing
61. Chioma Nwakaego Umunna, Agriculture (Agribusiness, Farming)
62. Chioma Vivian Ogbudimkpa, Fashion
63. Chiwendu Iheyi, ICT
64. Christian Obi Ejinkeonye, Agriculture (Agribusiness, Farming)
65. Christiana Nwachukwu, Manufacturing
66. Chukwuemeka Benjamin Nwaehie, Manufacturing
67. Chukwuemeka Newton Oyiana, Professional Services
68. Chuma Onwugbenu Obum, FMCG Agriculture (Agribusiness, Farming)
69. Damaris Kajuru, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
70. Daniela Eghonghon Ewaleifoh, Fashion
71. David Oladele Olayiwola, Consulting
72. Deborah Oyenusi, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
73. Deborah Chidera Ikechukwu, Agriculture (Agribusiness, Farming)
74. Desmond Osita Ikerionwu, Agriculture (Agribusiness, Farming)
75. Diana Ihinosen Ofeimun, Commercial/Retail
76. Ebele Clementina Ohaeri, Agriculture (Agribusiness, Farming)
77. Edith Usman, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
78. Edith Abisola Awgu-Maduagwu, FMCG
79. Efe Anthony Omudu, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
80. Ehinomen Casimir Odiahi, Healthcare
81. Elijah Omigie, Haulage/ Logistics
82. Elizabeth Bukola Johnson, Healthcare
83. Emeka Michael Muokwue, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
84. Emmanuel Ephraim, Media and Entertainment
85. Emmanuel Chinwendu Ejim, ICT
86. Emmanuel Daniel Zam, Manufacturing
87. Emmanuel Ogheneweghale Egbroko, Healthcare
88. Emmanuel Ohifemen Elakhe, Waste Management
89. Emmanuela Obiageli Ezeme, Oil & Gas
90. Emmauel Orinya Attah, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
91. Esther Adejoke Morakinyo, Education and Training
92. Esther Onyinyechi Chima-Oduko, Agriculture (Agribusiness, Farming)
93. Etuka Elias, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
94. Eunice Uchechi Nwokocha, Fashion
95. Evans Oghoreye Iduoriyekemwen, ICT
96. Evelyn Timothy, Fashion
97. Everest Chidozie Zimako, ICT
98. Felix Emeka Anyiam, Media and Entertainment
99. Fidelia Iyoha, Waste Management
100. Fidelis Kema Amaonyeze, ICT
101. Fidelis Onyebuchi Okonkwo, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
102. Firdaos Olayemi Khidir, Construction
103. Fopefolu Olutogun, Financial Services
104. Fortune Chichenma Okparaolu, Education and Training
105. Francis Olukayode Aluko, Manufacturing
106. Francisca Alozie, Education and Training
107. Francisca Kanayo Chiedu, Education and Training
108. Friday Onu, Manufacturing
109. Friday Benard Emojevwe, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
110. Friday Ikhile Imem, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
111. Funmilayo Oye Arikanki, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
112. Gabriel Ifechukwude Osu, Tourism/Hospitality
113. Glory Chibuzor Ukaegbu, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
114. Hamim Muhammed Adama, Commercial/Retail
115. Helen Ohuni Isiaka, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
116. Henrietta Joseph Obasse, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
117. Hosea Osemegha Ibomhen, Healthcare
118. Hyacinth Sunday Orji, Commercial/Retail Manufacturing
119. Ibrahim Olamilekan Oredola, Education and Training
120. Ifeanyi Obiegbu, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
121. Ifeoluwa Oluwatomi Olawore, Construction Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
122. Ige Komolafe Atiba, Healthcare
123. Ikechukwu Ikebuego, Manufacturing
124. Ikechukwu Chris Ibeabuchi, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
125. Ikenna Prosper Ahuchama, Professional Services
126. Ikenna Victor Ejiba, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming) Waste Management
127. Immaculata Iwu Ndidi, FMCG
128. Imoudu Idornigie, Professional Services
129. Isaac Babatunde Olayisade, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
130. Ishaq Amin Muhammed, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
131. Jacob Jegede, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
132. Joana Okon Edem, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
133. Joemartins Emezie Atueyi, FMCG
134. John Okechukwu Iphie, Fashion
135. John Oloruntoba Awoyemi, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
136. Joseph Ogwuche, ICT
137. Joseph Abah Ali, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
138. Jude Festus Iyoha, ICT
139. Julianah Okafor, Fashion
140. Julius Rotimi Adeolotu, Waste Management
141. Kayode Babatunde Oni, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
142. Kefas Longshak, Transportation
143. Kehinde Grace Awoseyila, Fashion
144. Kingsley John Nwankwo, Fashion
145. Leo Priye Patrick, Manufacturing
146. Linda Uchechi Ajali, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
147. Lois Gambo, Tourism/Hospitality
148. Lucky Eberechi Agbaroji, ICT
149. Marachi Ihuoma Ogubuike, Commercial/Retail
150. Mary Daberechi Akeredolu, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
151. Mayokun Segun Oduoste, Education and Training
152. Mercy Oluwamodupe Tunde-Yara, Fashion
153. Michael Ikechukwu Owoh, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
154. Michael Olumide Ayodele, Waste Management
155. Michael Uche Ikem, ICT
156. Modupe Olayemi Nnebedum, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
157. Mojisola Aina, Manufacturing
158. Moromoke Ogunola, Haulage/ Logistics
159. Nasiru Ahmad, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
160. Nathan Olumide Olaniyi, Manufacturing
161. Ndukwe Obinna, ICT
162. Nelly Atisaa Tule, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
163. Nicholas Benjamin Ajana, Manufacturing
164. Nicholas Ojonugwa Alifa, ICT
165. Nkechi Ohaka, Energy/Power Generation
166. Nneka Ukay, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
167. Noel Philip, Media and Entertainment
168. Nsibiet Emmanuel Daniel, Agriculture (Agribusiness, Farming)
169. Obafemi Oluwayomi Sanni, ICT
170. Obeki C. Ifeoma, Tourism/Hospitality
171. Obianuju Lilian Ikegbune, Media and Entertainment
172. Obianuju Stella Ikeonyia, Agriculture (Agribusiness, Farming)
173. Obinna Chibuike Okpara, Agriculture (Agribusiness, Farming)
174. Oghenefega Onovughakpo, FMCG
175. Ojie Femi Imevbore, Media and Entertainment
176. Ojonigwu Oyibo, ICT
177. Okemena Victor Isaac, Manufacturing
178. Olabisi Owoola, Fashion
179. Olajumoke Omotomiwa Bolu-Kujero, Manufacturing
180. Olaoluwa Kenneth Aworinde, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
181. Ololade Adefolahan Bade-Daramola, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
182. Olufunmilayo Veronica Oke, Commercial/Retail
183. Olukorede Hammed Oyewoga, Commercial/Retail
184. Olusegun Clement Maleghemi, Financial Services
185. Olusesan Wilson Ogundolie, Agriculture (Agribusiness, Farming)
186. Oluwafemi Ayotunde Falobi, ICT
187. Oluwafemi Michael Adeniji, Commercial/Retail
188. Oluwafemi Olutoyin Oyedipe, Manufacturing
189. Oluwafunso Amos Popoola, ICT
190. Oluwasegun Oyedele Oyekan, Fashion
191. Oluwatobi Okesipe, Agriculture (Agribusiness, Farming)
192. Oluwatoni Adelanwa, Tourism/Hospitality
193. Oluwatoyin Ehinmosan, Construction
194. Opeoluwa Omobamidele Folukoya, Healthcare
195. Oscar Obiefuna Asualo, Manufacturing
196. Oyenike Oladejo, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
197. Oyindamola Jacob Johnson, Education and Training
198. Oyindamola Jester Fatunmbi, Commercial/Retail
199. Paschal Chinedu Onuorah, Agriculture (Agribusiness, Farming)
200. Paschal Kelechi Ezenwa, Waste Management
201. Peter Edo, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
202. Pius Olusegun Odejayi, ICT
203. Pius Titus Yilleng, Waste Management
204. Precious Alozie, ICT
205. Prosper Williams, Energy/Power Generation
206. Richard Junior Ezimadu, Commercial/Retail
207. Richard Obinna Agbara, Manufacturing
208. Rose Rose Agwu, Consulting
209. Roseline Mosunmola Olajids, Professional Services
210. Rosemary Ajoke Afolabi, FMCG
211. Ruth Ejehiwase Okhiria, FMCG
212. Samson Ayopo Okesola, Fashion
213. Sani Haruna, Financial Services
214. Segun Emmanuel Obisesan, ICT
215. Shadrach Nyerovwo Ogogolo, Manufacturing
216. Solomon Abody Otobo, Agriculture (Agribusiness, Farming)
217. Solomon Akpan Solomon, Construction
218. Stanley Chikanene Amah, Tourism/Hospitality
219. Stephen Djagboro, Waste Management
220. Stephen Oluwatobi Kayode, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
221. Sunday Adebola, Commercial/Retail
222. Sunday Olalekan Somefun, Commercial/Retail
223. Susan Chidinma Nkem, Tourism/Hospitality
224. Sylvanus Ilamoghena Inobeme, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
225. Taiwo Adeola Adelabu, Commercial/Retail
226. Temitayo Esther Ilesanmi, Tourism/Hospitality
227. Temitope Christiana Makinde, Education and Training
228. Temitope Daniel Obagbemiro, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
229. Temitope Dupe Danielle Ilori, Healthcare
230. Temitope Idowu Olorunda, Healthcare
231. Terfa Henry Dekaa, Agriculture (Agribusiness, Farming)
232. Thomas Ikechukwu Odo, Media and Entertainment
233. Tijjani Lawal Ali, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
234. Tindiga Emmanuel Aondover, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
235. Tobechukwu Arthur Udeogu, Waste Management
236. Tomiwa Japhet Adeyemo, Education and Training Consulting
237. Toye Munirudeen Isioye, Agriculture (Agribusiness, Farming)
238. Ubong Okon, ICT
239. Ubong Dominic Akpan, Agriculture (Agribusiness, Farming)
240. Uche Augustina Nzekwe, Education and Training
241. Uchechi Judith Okonmah, Agriculture (Agribusiness, Farming)
242. Uchechukwu Innocent Aniunoh, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
243. Uchenna Joseph Okezie, Commercial/Retail
244. Uchenna Nkachu Igwe, Agriculture (Agribusiness, Farming)
245. Ufedo Grace Ochimana, Agriculture (Agribusiness, Farming)
246. Ugochi Augusta Obidiegwu, Education and Training
247. Ujunwa Ojemeni, Education and Training
248. Ukaegbu Uko Ogwo, Energy/Power Generation
249. Victor Donatus Akpan, Media and Entertainment
250. Victor Mafo Egilla, ICT
251. Victor Nta Nta, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
252. Victoria Ufedojo Agi, Fashion
253. Vincent Chukwuemeka Okeke, ICT
254. Violet Oto-Orim, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
255. Williams Jr. Ogbodo, Manufacturing
256. Yetunde Olatokunbo Boyejo, Fashion
257. Yusuf Maisamari, Healthcare
258. Zaynab Omoro Mahmud, Healthcare