Lagos, Nigeria 28.01.2019 – Sèmè City, the International Knowledge and Innovation City, has partnered with theTony Elumelu Foundation
(TEF), the leading philanthropic organization empowering African
entrepreneurs to train and empower additional 50 Beninese
entrepreneurs. Sèmè City will join a growing list of governments,
development agencies and private sector organisations partnering with
the Tony Elumelu Foundation
to explore the Foundation’s sustainable model of philanthropy geared at
addressing the root cause of poverty in Africa while creating jobs and
economic wealth for all.
As
part of the partnership with the Foundation, Sèmè City will invest
$250,000 for the sponsorship of 50 additional Beninese entrepreneurs
with innovative projects across various sectors ranging from tourism to
health, energy, ICT, environment, fashion, media, entertainment and
agriculture. This partnership aims to provide beneficiaries with the
necessary skills to develop high-impact ventures as well as encourage
female entrepreneurship.
The
50 beneficiaries will be
