Moniepoint Inc., a leading African financial institution, has partnered with the Mega Impact Foundation to support the 5th edition of the NextGen Connect Interschool Oratory Competition in Asaba, Delta State.
This collaboration underscores Moniepoint’s commitment to youth empowerment and human capital development across Africa.
The competition brought together SS2 students from across Delta State to address the theme “The Role of Financial Inclusion and Technology in Shaping a Brighter Future for Young People in Africa.”
Otovo Praise of Crystalloid International School emerged as the champion, winning a full-year scholarship through the Tosin Eniolorunda STEM Foundation.
Other winners included Audi Innocent of St Patrick’s College, who received ₦300,000, and Asher David of Glorious Kids Academy, who was awarded ₦200,000.
Moniepoint’s CEO, Tosin Eniolorunda, emphasized the company’s dedication to sustainable innovation and investing in the next generation.
“These young voices represent the future of African leadership, and their insights into financial inclusion and technology demonstrate the remarkable potential that exists within our communities,” he said.
Moniepoint’s initiatives, such as the CAD/CAM lab donated to OAU and the Moniepoint DreamDevs program, demonstrate its commitment to nurturing Africa’s future leaders.
The competition provides a platform for young people to express their ideas, develop critical thinking skills, and build confidence.
Through its support of the NextGen Connect Conference and Tech-In-School conversations, Moniepoint is creating an environment where youth can engage with pressing societal issues.
The Mega Impact Foundation’s Founder, Florence Ogonegbu, reiterated the organization’s commitment to building an Africa where every young person has access to sustainable education, capacity building, and empowerment.
The competition received additional support from the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Delta State, highlighting the importance of collaboration in nurturing young talent.
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