{
  "id": 14181581,
  "title": "Maduka University wins 2026 South-East Business Plan competition",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/maduka-university-wins-2026-south-east-business-plan-competition",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T10:32:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/13/maduka-university-wins-2026-south-east-business-plan-competition/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Maduka University triumphed in the 2026 National Business Plan Competition for the South-East Zone, organized by the Association of Directors of Entrepreneurship Centres in Nigerian Universities in collaboration with the National Universities Commission (NUC). This marked the University's inaugural participation, as it outperformed 21 other federal, state, and private universities from the region. Representing the institution were Chinonso Josuha Ezema, a Mechatronics Engineering student in his 400th week, and Caleb Nwabo, a Nursing Science student in his 300th week. Together, they co-founded Agricept Foods, a student-led enterprise dedicated to converting locally sourced agricultural produce into higher-value food products. Their winning business plan centered on the processing, packaging, and marketing of Ose Nsukka (Nsukka Yellow Pepper) for both local and international markets, showcasing the potential of local agricultural resources to generate economic opportunities.\n\nNigeria-British University secured the second position, while Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, came in third. The three institutions will represent the South-East at the National Enterprise Competition, set to take place in Abuja in November 2026. Dr. Samuel Maduka Onyishi, the Chancellor of Maduka University, expressed pride in the University's achievement, crediting the creative spirit and determination of its students and staff. Prof. Charles Ogbulogo, the Vice-Chancellor, emphasized that the success validates the University's dedication to entrepreneurship, innovation, research, and practical solutions that foster job creation and economic development. The accomplishment underscores Maduka University's commitment to fostering entrepreneurial talent and empowering students to transform innovative ideas into sustainable business ventures.",
  "summary": "Maduka University has emerged winner of the 2026 National Business Plan Competition for the South-East Zone, organised by the Association of Directors of Entrepreneurship Centres in Nigerian Universities, in partnership with the National Universities Commission (NUC). The University clinched first place in its debut participation, outperforming more than 21 federal, state and private universities…",
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}