9mobile Partners with ALX Nigeria to Empower Young Entrepreneurs

9mobile, Nigeria’s youth-friendly telecommunications company recently partnered with renowned technology training provider, ALX Nigeria for the “Pitch Your Business” competition. The competition, which was organized to empower young entrepreneurs to realize their business aspirations showcased nine final contestants drawn from current learners at the different ALX programmes and hubs.
The contestants and their business names are Patrick Asuama (Mechanic Africa), Abayomi
Odole (Topical Test Limited), Ani Aloysius (Bellator Imperium Mech Tech Services), Odunayo
Oladimeji (CancerCompass and Med Crescent), Oluwatosin Mogbadunade (PlannedPath
Consults), David Oladele (VeldtsDigital Technologies), Oniya Olaiya Joseph (TAG-ALONG LTD),
Judith Ekwunife (Marvel Personality) and Olanike Ogundiran (Seamailer).
Judith Ekwunife of Marvel Personality emerged winner of the competition assessed by a four-
man judging panel and was awarded the sum of five hundred thousand Naira. Another
contestant, Oluwatosin Mogbadunade of PlannedPath Consults emerged as the first runner-up
and received the sum of Three hundred thousand Naira while Odunayo Oladimeji with the
business name, CancerCompass received Two hundred thousand Naira as the 2 nd runner up.
Commenting on this collaboration, Chineze Amanfo, PR Lead, 9mobile, said, “At 9mobile, we
are committed to fostering innovation and supporting the growth of entrepreneurs across
different industries. We recognize the potential within the youths and their ability to drive
transformative change through entrepreneurship and we are happy to partner with ALX Nigeria
to provide startups with the necessary support to succeed”.
She emphasized that 9mobile remains Nigeria’s most innovative and tech-driven
telecommunications company committed to promoting entrepreneurship ideas that boost the
nation’s creative economy.
“9mobile’s sponsorship of the "Pitch Your Business” competition by ALX Nigeria aligns with the
company’s commitment to foster innovation, empower the youths, and contribute to the socio-
economic development of Nigeria and Africa.”
Seun Babajide-Duroshola, Country Growth Marketing Manager, ALX Nigeria, said “This
partnership excites us as an organization because we are not only focused on providing quality
and in-demand tech skills to our learners, but we are also passionate about how they can
improve their entrepreneurial skills and achieve their business goals.”
The "Pitch Your Business" competition by ALX Nigeria represents a unique opportunity for
aspiring entrepreneurs to highlight their innovative business ideas and solutions that can

positively impact their communities and beyond. Through this partnership, 9mobile aims to
provide a platform for these young visionaries to amplify their voices and receive the necessary
support to bring their ideas to fruition. 9mobile is a youthful brand, and we want young people
to thrive and succeed in their ventures.