This graduation marks a continuation of the program’s
impact, with over 10,300 entrepreneurs having participated since its inception
in 2022.
The Hustle Academy programme, designed to address specific
challenges faced by SMBs in Africa, offers practical skills and resources to
help these businesses grow.
This year’s graduation adds to the momentum gained from last
year’s 5,000 graduates, reflecting a growing community of businesses engaged in
continuous learning and improvement.
Alongside the graduation, 15 SMBs have been chosen to
receive support from the 75 Million Naira Hustle Academy Fund. This initiative
aims to provide a combination of financial assistance, mentorship, and business
tool access to some of the most promising Nigerian SMBs. The recipients
represent various industries and demonstrate the creativity of Nigerian
entrepreneurs:
Ifeoma Augusta Anselem – Rae’s Clothing
Femi Bolaji – Wauley Projects Limited
Nafisa Abdulrazaq Sabo – Pinch N’ Dash
Funmilola Moronke Agbayewa – Segunfunmi foods Nigeria
Limited
Chigozie Bashua – The Nut Place Limited
John Samuel Andefiki – Kita Farm
Hussaini Aliyu Baba – Lead Way Family Poultry
Aminu Abdulkarim – A.A.K. Shoes
Constance Ufuoma Edesiri – Stance Fashion Empire
Chikere Onyinyechi Breakthrough – Clozetsales
Anita Aletor – Rotela Business Synergy
Ojo Femi Christopher – Foodlane ventures
Angela Jidechukwu Nwabueze – Jelapetra Farms Ltd
Eniola Robert – Ennie Wears
Blessing Akpan – Inyene Agro processing factory Ltd
Olumide Balogun, Google West Africa Country Director,
stated, “The passion and resilience shown by these SMBs are truly inspiring.
The Hustle Academy is a testament to what focused training and resources can
achieve. We are not just celebrating their graduation today; we are recognizing
their potential to reshape and invigorate the Nigerian business landscape.”
Femi Bolaji, founder of Wauley Projects Limited, a graduate
from Nigeria and one of the 15 fund recipients, commented, “The Hustle Academy
has equipped us with vital business knowledge, and being selected for the fund
is a significant boost that will propel our business forward.”
The graduates and fund recipients represent a diverse array
of industries, each bringing a unique story and vision for the future.