Four graduates from the University of Ilorin have been awarded the 2024 British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation Agripreneur Programme grant, receiving N1,500,000 each for their innovative agricultural projects .
The winners are:
Mustapha Ibrahim: Best in the Tomato Awakening Project
Olajire Adekunle Sherif: Best in catfish production
Oluwadare Ogunmoye: Best in maize production
Anuoluwapo Akinboye: Best in tomato paste scaling production
These projects were chosen based on their innovation, commitment to sustainable agricultural practices, and potential for scalability.
The winners will also receive mentorship and support from industry experts to ensure the successful implementation and growth of their projects.
