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Kidpreneurs Africa recently showcased the remarkable entrepreneurial talents of Nigerian children aged 6–15 during its annual KidBiz Fair held in three major cities; Port Harcourt, Lagos, and Abuja.
The event featured over 80 young participants presenting their innovative works, while a total of 700 children actively engaged in various activities.
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The KidBiz Fair aimed to foster entrepreneurship and environmental consciousness among young minds through workshops, competitions, and masterclasses.
Juliet Vincet-Obi, the Founder of Kidpreneurs Africa, emphasized that the fair served as a platform for children who completed their Business Class to exhibit their products and services. The overarching goal was to nurture entrepreneurial skills and raise awareness about environmental issues.
Leading up to the fair, children underwent training in diverse areas such as bead making, artwork, snacks and juice production, fashion design, sales, marketing, branding, and financial literacy. Parents expressed their appreciation for the initiative, noting the positive impact on their children’s entrepreneurial zeal.
One highlight of the event was the Business Pitch competition, where young entrepreneurs like Harvard Mbadiwe showcased their capabilities and gained confidence in their business ideas. Temitope Okunnu, representing Fabe International and Eco School Nigeria, commended the young CEOs for their innovative solutions to local challenges and applauded Kidpreneur Africa for its role in nurturing young minds.
Parents, including Adekumbo Omotoso, acknowledged the organization’s efforts in fostering financial literacy and instilling enthusiasm in young minds to plan for the future.
Looking ahead, Kidpreneur Africa has ambitious plans to expand its impact globally. The organization is set to organize a diaspora Kidpreneur conference in the USA and the Africa Kidpreneur Summit in Botswana, scheduled for April and August 2024, respectively. These upcoming events aim to further empower and educate young African entrepreneurs on a global scale.
