Telecommunications company IHS Nigeria, through its affiliated NGO WeForGood International, has awarded N3 million grants each to six promising startups across Africa. These funds are intended to support innovative ideas focused on sustainability.
The recipients were selected from the 2nd edition of the Sustainable Solutions Africa Project (SSAP), an initiative by WeForGood International aimed at fostering youth skills development in sustainability. Out of ten finalists who pitched their ideas, six startups were chosen for funding based on the strength and impact of their proposals.
At the recent grant presentation ceremony in Lagos, Temitayo Ade-Peters, CEO of WeForGood International, highlighted the urgent need to address climate change and environmental degradation. She explained that SSAP was created as a platform to accelerate viable, environmentally-driven solutions.
“The consequences of climate change are increasingly clear, and delaying solutions is no longer an option,” Ade-Peters said. “SSAP also commemorates World Youth Skills Day on July 15, inviting young entrepreneurs across Africa to present innovative business ideas that tackle environmental challenges while addressing economic and social factors.”
Ade-Peters expressed gratitude to IHS Nigeria for its critical role as the primary grant sponsor and for its significant contributions to Nigeria’s telecommunications sector and broader economy.
The six entrepreneurs awarded grants include Chikere Onyinyechi, Muhammad Abdullahi, Olanya Richard, Zainab Ishaq, Yolo Smith, and Grace George — all recognized for their potential to drive positive environmental and social impact through their ventures.
