Nigeria’s Next Green Champions Crowned
Olateju Emmanuel Olamide has emerged winner of the MTN Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge 3.0, at the closing ceremony of the youth innovation competition held in Ikoyi, Lagos. Olateju’s product, LumiCare, an
Three Nigerian innovators have been recognized as the country's top green champions at the conclusion of the MTN Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge 3.0, an innovation competition aimed at empowering the youth to tackle local challenges. Olateju Emmanuel Olamide, the winner, showcased LumiCare, an AI-driven system designed to screen for neonatal jaundice in newborns, addressing a significant cause of newborn mortality in Nigeria.
James Thomas Terhemba, the first runner-up, presented TED Evergreen Smart Energy 900, a solution that merges digital technology with decentralized solar power to provide affordable energy solutions for rural communities. Oluwadunsin Temilola Bolaji, the second runner-up, introduced Sachet Bank Africa, an initiative focused on recovering and recycling plastic sachets within communities.
The winners each received cash prizes of NGN5 million, NGN3 million, and NGN2 million, respectively. MTN Nigeria’s Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, Tobechukwu Okigbo, highlighted the importance of the competition in engaging the country's youth in solving pressing issues, emphasizing the role of PachiPanda in fostering a sustainable future for Africa and Nigeria.
Similarly, Bolanle Akinleye-Opara, a Senior Officer at the Nigerian Conservation Foundation, commended the competition for presenting solutions with the potential to create substantial national impact.
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