Tony Elumelu Foundation: 102 Cameroonians selected
One hundred and two Cameroonians have been selected to take part in the 5th cycle of the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme to be organized in Abuja, Nigeria
The 102 were drawn from a total of 216,000 applicants from 54 countries in Africa.
The 2019 Tony Elumelu Foundation entrepreneurship holds from July 26th -27th.
Three thousand and fifty young entrepreneurs from the continent are expected at the two day event to empower the youth on entrepreneurial skills .
The Tony Elumelu Foundation
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is a non-profit making organization founded by a Nigerian investor and philanthropist, Tony O. Elumelu.
The promoter believes in the strength of the private sector as key to sustainable development of Africa.
The ultimate goal is to transform 10,000 African entrepreneurs to large scale employers within a period of ten years.
The spiraling effect is the creation of at least one million jobs to bring in $10 billion in revenue to the African economy.
Since the start of the Foundation in 2015, a total of 4,470 entrepreneurs have already been empowered while 3050 will be trained this time around.
This Foundation fund 1,000 entrepreneurs while its its partners assist with 2,050 others for 2019.
The Tony Elumelu Foundation and Cameroon
In the past five years over two hundred Cameroonians have benefitted from the Tony Elumelu Foundation entrepreneurship.
The beneficiaries are drawn from diverse fields in the domain of fashion, agriculture, education and training, manufacturing, commercial and retail, healthcare, energy and many others.
For the 2019 programme, twenty-seven Cameroonians will be funded by the
Foundation while seventy-five will be supported by the African Development Bank, the AfDB
List of 2019 TEF beneficiaries in Cameroon
The twenty-seven funded by the TEF
Abongta Mirabel Sirri, Healthcare
Nadia Njong Nya Keng, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Bahel Pierre Dieudonne Bahel, Professional Services
Nanga Chifen Venessa, Energy/Power Generation
Beteck Epie Terrence, Commercial/Retail
Nasumba Godlove Ituka, Manufacturing
Christina Nchanji Nketi, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Ngah Berlin Sidoine , Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Djoko Hermann Brice Tchuente, Agriculture (Agri-Business,Farming)
Nguemou Rodrigue Steve, Healthcare
Guyot Jean Claude Armel, ICT
Nkeng Bakouyack Paul-Marius Junior, Fashion
Ines Obolo Nwaga, Healthcare
Nkwankwa Yasin Sidik,
Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Joybert Javnyuy , ICT
Pamela Edibe Njumbe, Financial Services
Leonel Ako Tiku, Telecommunication
Perez Enokwei Na, Education And Training
Luma Francis Mbole, Haulage/ Logistics
Ruth Nalova Menyoli, Agriculture (Agri-Business,Farming)
Martial Dountio Tumene, Education And Training
Tankou Conrad , Healthcare
Mbe Abia Shela, Fashion
Ulrich Tsamo Ngoumezong, Agriculture (AgriBusiness, Farming)
Minkande Julien Brice Milice, Education And Training
Wung Denis Chu, Consulting
Mokome John Njunge, FMCG
Seventy-five beneficiaries to be funded by AfDB
Commercial/Retail
Abbo Rachida Babette, Tourism/Hospitality
Achu Cheh Joel, ICT
Akowah Ndanyeh Kelvin, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Amaah Mechi , Manufacturing
Amenchwi Amahnui George, Waste
Management
Anong Chick Biat, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Awo Leonard Disonge, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Bainamndi Daliwa Joseph, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Bassoke Elenda Claude Rodrigue,Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Bertrand Atanga Ngwa, Energy/Power
Generation
Besongbesem Besong Juliette, Manufacturing
Bih Tim Immaculate, Construction
Bille Fonkang Donald Martin, Financial Services
Blaise Nyomi Ebong Nkelle, Haulage/ Logistics
Boanong Nestor Shey, ICT
Boyom Austin Rhommulus Deboy, ICT
Elimbi Marie-Caroline Kingue, Professional
Services
Epie Mabrice Njume, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Eric Chiaga Foinchi, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Fon Francis Teboh, ICT
Forteck Aneurin Lyowe, Waste Management
Fotso Sylvain, ICT
Fru Ngu Roland, Healthcare
Gevala Dohmatob Cyril, Manufacturing
Gnotue Fotso Geradin, Manufacturing
Gomse Paul Patrice, Waste Management
Irene Sama Ongonbibu, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Iya Hamadama Saidou, Waste Management
Joel Apong Apugi, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Kamdem Ghislain Carlos, Telecommunication
Kehfon Laika Eugine, Education and Training
Kofana Thierry Guy Amassana, ICT
Kouamen Cedric Nga, Commercial/Retail
Kuchambi Tangwan Stanley, Media and
Entertainment
Kuja Marie Claire Nabila, Healthcare
Labo’O Delphine Delph, Education and Training
Latchekou Guillaume Kadje, Oil & Gas
Mbade Aurelie Ngo, Education and Training
Mbeh Gilbert, ICT
Menye Angeline Mireille , Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Mesoe Omasimoh Omasimoh, Fashion
Mosah Bill Nanji, Commercial/Retail
Mundo Isabelle, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Naoussi Kuitche Iselin Martial , Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Nchotu Manka Ngwelaah, Education and Training
Ndefo Ezechiel Kounga, FMCG
Nemba Nganjo Shadrack, Manufacturing
Ngaleu Yonga Gabin Gabino, Construction
Ngounou Patrick Kouam, Waste Management
Ngoupeyi Kouemene Rinel Randolph,
Manufacturing
Nkafu Emenyi Nelly, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Nkolo Tchoungui Adjessa Claude Xavier Xavier
Nkolo, Education and Training
Nopoudem Tchatchouang Sidonie Krystel
Halcyone, Consulting
Nuh Julienne Niih, FMCG
Ophilia Atemkeng Njinkeng Ophilia, Fashion
Paul Miteminui Atanga, Waste Management
Prombo Pierre Peghoko, Education and Training
Sama-Lang Ruud Bedga, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Stephen Noneguieh Prowo, Transportation
Tabi Gwangwa’A Priestley Pride, Manufacturing
Taneform Nwatum Valentine, Media and
Tazifor Alem Fredy Romuald, Education and Training
Tchouela Eder Jonathan Bienvenu Djatche,
Consulting
Tchounyabe Ruben Doufene, Waste Management
Teke Derick Ndam, Energy/Power Generation
Tenyeh Derick Tibah, Professional Services
Tetang Isis Sumie, Fashion
Tobias Njile Njawe, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Verburinyuy Sam Cilvan, Agriculture (Agri-Business, Farming)
Verda Beche Verda, Commercial/Retail
Victor Oben Atem Enow, Aviation
Voyui Mbofung Javans, Manufacturing
Wodjiho Joelle Aimee Nzeutouo, Waste
Those Entrepreneurs selected shall each receive non- refundable $5,000 capital and a 12-week business training on the needs of African entrepreneurs.
TEF and partners
The Foundation’s growing list of partners includes the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Federal Republic of Benin (Seme City), the Anambra State Government, Indorama, the Government of Botswana and the African Development Bank (AfDB).
Benly Anchunda
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