Meet The CEOs 5.0 Empowers Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs with ₦12 Million Grant
Abuja, Nigeria — The just concluded Meet The CEOs 5.0, an annual flagship entrepreneurship summit organised by Skyewise Foundation, has once again reaffirmed its position as one of Nigeria’s most impactful platforms for youth empowerment, innovation, and business development.
The event, which brought together young entrepreneurs, startup founders, industry leaders, policymakers, and investors from across Nigeria, delivered not just inspiration but tangible economic impact, including the disbursement of ₦12 million naira in grants to outstanding young entrepreneurs.
A Flagship Annual Event Driving Youth Empowerment in Nigeria
Meet The CEOs is the annual flagship event of Skyewise Foundation, proudly sponsored by the Foundation in line with the vision of its Founder and CEO, Dr. Elvis L. Abuyere.
Driven by a strong passion for giving back to society, Dr. Abuyere has continued to champion initiatives that empower young people with the tools, mentorship, and funding needed to build sustainable businesses and contribute meaningfully to economic growth.
Over the years, the summit has evolved into a nationally recognised platform that connects Nigeria’s emerging entrepreneurs with experienced CEOs, policymakers, and global-standard business insights.
Impacting Young Entrepreneurs Across Nigeria
Meet The CEOs 5.0 attracted participants from different parts of the country, creating a truly Nigeria-wide entrepreneurial ecosystem in one space. Attendees benefited from:
- High-impact keynote addresses by respected business leaders
- Practical panel sessions focused on innovation, scalability, and sustainability
- Mentorship-driven conversations tailored to Nigeria’s economic realities
- Strategic networking opportunities with investors, founders, and decision-makers
For many young entrepreneurs, the event served as their first real exposure to structured mentorship, investment conversations, and high-level business strategy.
₦12 Million Grant Awarded to Outstanding Young Entrepreneurs
One of the defining highlights of Meet The CEOs 5.0 was the grant award segment, where a total of ₦12 million naira was presented to carefully selected young entrepreneurs with innovative, scalable, and impact-driven business ideas.
The grant recipients were chosen based on:
- Innovation and originality of ideas
- Business viability and scalability
- Social and economic impact
- Leadership capacity and sustainability plans
The grants are expected to help beneficiaries expand operations, improve product development, create jobs, and strengthen their contribution to Nigeria’s economy.
This moment reinforced the Foundation’s commitment to moving beyond conversations to real empowerment.
Positioning Nigeria’s Youth for Global Opportunities
Beyond local impact, Meet The CEOs 5.0 also highlighted the global relevance of Nigerian entrepreneurship. The summit showcased youth-led businesses with the potential to scale beyond Nigeria, making the event a strategic platform for foreign investors, development partners, and international organisations seeking credible youth-focused initiatives in Africa.
By combining mentorship, funding, and visibility, Skyewise Foundation continues to create a bridge between local innovation and global opportunity.
Skyewise Foundation’s Commitment to Sustainable Impact
Through Meet The CEOs 5.0, Skyewise Foundation reaffirmed its mission to:
- Support youth-led enterprises
- Encourage innovation and self-reliance
- Drive economic inclusion
- Build a generation of resilient and globally competitive entrepreneurs
According to the Foundation, Meet The CEOs will remain a core annual initiative dedicated to empowering Nigeria’s next generation of business leaders.
The success of Meet The CEOs 5.0 goes beyond the number of attendees or speakers—it is measured by the lives changed, businesses funded, and futures unlocked.
With ₦12 million granted to young entrepreneurs and hundreds more equipped with knowledge, mentorship, and networks, the event stands as a powerful example of how structured private-sector initiatives can drive national development.
As Nigeria continues to position itself as Africa’s entrepreneurship hub, platforms like Meet The CEOs play a critical role in shaping a future driven by innovation, youth empowerment, and global collaboration.
