{"id":29351,"date":"2026-07-13T23:31:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T22:31:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/?p=29351"},"modified":"2026-10-06T15:40:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T14:40:50","slug":"alumni-weekly-newsletter-july-13-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/ar\/alumni-bulletin\/alumni-weekly-newsletter-july-13-2026","title":{"rendered":"\u0627\u0644\u0646\u0634\u0631\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0623\u0633\u0628\u0648\u0639\u064a\u0629 \u0644\u062e\u0631\u064a\u062c\u064a \u0627\u0644\u062c\u0627\u0645\u0639\u0629 \u2013 13 \u064a\u0648\u0644\u064a\u0648 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"29351\" class=\"elementor elementor-29351\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4da68d31 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-225b6a23-34eb\" data-id=\"4da68d31\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"4da68d31\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32199fb2 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div bulletin-section\" data-id=\"32199fb2\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"32199fb2\">\n    \t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img e-3101c9e3-8081\" data-interaction-id=\"350dad33\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"350dad33\" id=\"29254\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-300x45.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-768x115.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-18x3.jpg 18w\" alt=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"bulletin-text e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"781751dc\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"781751dc\">Join us for the TEF Hub Leads Election Information Session on Wednesday, 15th July at 2 PM WAT. Read Viola\u2019s inspiring story, the global opportunities available beyond funding, and update your details to stay connected as a TEF alum \u2014 because once TEF, always TEF!<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65aad375 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div bulletin-section\" data-id=\"65aad375\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"65aad375\">\n    \t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img e-15db8f5f-1b9e\" data-interaction-id=\"6f220fce\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"6f220fce\" id=\"29253\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-copy.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-copy.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-copy-300x45.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-copy-768x115.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-copy-18x3.jpg 18w\" alt=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"4e136ba5\" class=\"bulletin-heading e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"4e136ba5\">TEF Hub Leads Election Information Session<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"bulletin-text e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"5ea288a8\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5ea288a8\">We\u2019re bringing you everything you need to know about the Hub Leads Election.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"bulletin-text e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"65e14f30\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"65e14f30\">Have questions? Need clarifications? We\u2019ve got you!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"bulletin-text e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"1c14504d\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"1c14504d\"><strong>\u062a\u0627\u0631\u064a\u062e:<\/strong> Wednesday, 15th July 2026<br><strong>Time:<\/strong> 2:00 PM (WAT)<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"bulletin-text e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"c395dad\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"c395dad\">Get your questions ready, and join us for an informative session where we\u2019ll provide all the guidance and clarifications you need about the elections. Don\u2019t miss it!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"btn-red e-button-base e-default-button\" data-interaction-id=\"5299ef31\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5299ef31\">\n\tWatch on YouTube\n<\/button>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3be8c283 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div bulletin-section\" data-id=\"3be8c283\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"3be8c283\">\n    \t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img e-6dceff16-92ba\" data-interaction-id=\"67471e80\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"67471e80\" id=\"29248\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-copy-2.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-copy-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-copy-2-300x45.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-copy-2-768x115.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-copy-2-18x3.jpg 18w\" alt=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"49b6d3d6\" class=\"bulletin-heading e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"49b6d3d6\">Connecting Farmers to Opportunity: Viola\u2019s Essymart Africa Story<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"bulletin-text e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"2a55a6ad\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"2a55a6ad\">Viola launched <strong>Essymart Africa<\/strong> in 2022 to connect smallholder farmers to markets, inputs, and processing services. Funded by TEF in 2024, Essymart now serves over 5,000 farmers across Eastern Uganda, helping them increase incomes by 40\u201345% through digital tools like WebApp, SMS, and voice calls.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"bulletin-text e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"16033355\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"16033355\">The platform has expanded into multiple districts, opened rural retail outlets, and is building processing facilities to reduce postharvest losses. By promoting sustainable practices and empowering women in agriculture, Essymart is tackling poverty at the root level while strengthening food security and climate resilience.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"bulletin-text e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"1eee82fa\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"1eee82fa\">Connect with her via: <a href=\"https:\/\/essymart.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/essymart.com<\/a> (Website), @essymartafrica (X), Instagram @essymartafrica, and LinkedIn Essymart Africa.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42d4b78f e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div bulletin-section\" data-id=\"42d4b78f\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"42d4b78f\">\n    \t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img e-76fd88b3-985d\" data-interaction-id=\"1b17dc12\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"1b17dc12\" id=\"29249\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-copy-3.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-copy-3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-copy-3-300x45.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-copy-3-768x115.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-copy-3-18x3.jpg 18w\" alt=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"56743c57\" class=\"bulletin-heading e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"56743c57\">Your Alumni Status Opens More Than One Door<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"bulletin-text e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"68b1549e\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"68b1549e\">While funding is a major focus for many, opportunities from the Foundation go beyond that \u2014 access to global platforms, exclusive events, and discounts are just as valuable.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"bulletin-text e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"41b16f49\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"41b16f49\">This year, several alumni represented the Foundation internationally: Christiana Owoeye on a fully funded trip to China; Maureen, Sarah, Hope, Belmy, Lily, and Pauline at the Nalafem Summit in Kenya; and Rachel Anyanwu and Aisha Samira Abdullahi at the SightSavers GESP SABI-Woman close-out event in Abuja.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"bulletin-text e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"30f3f3c5\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"30f3f3c5\">These opportunities are a reminder that being part of this community means more than funding. It means visibility, networks, and platforms that can elevate your business and voice on a global stage.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"bulletin-text e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"cb2810b\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"cb2810b\">Kindly note that we are currently reviewing all submitted applications for second stage funding, and no further action is required from you at this time.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc4b4f2 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div bulletin-section\" data-id=\"fc4b4f2\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"fc4b4f2\">\n    \t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img e-40be15ee-5ad8\" data-interaction-id=\"60f57649\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"60f57649\" id=\"29252\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-copy-6.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-copy-6.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-copy-6-300x45.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-copy-6-768x115.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-copy-6-18x3.jpg 18w\" alt=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"1286f5c9\" class=\"bulletin-heading e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"1286f5c9\">Once a TEF Alum, Always a TEF Alum!<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"bulletin-text e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"62589042\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"62589042\">Have you changed your business name after receiving funding? Relocated? Updated your phone number? Switched industries? Or even had to pause or stop the business entirely?<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"bulletin-text e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"43e982c1\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"43e982c1\">Whatever the change, let us know. Regardless of what\u2019s changed, you remain a TEF alumnus.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"bulletin-text e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"46cc0cd3\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"46cc0cd3\"><strong>Once a TEF Alum, Always a TEF Alum!<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"bulletin-text e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"7b6d3105\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"7b6d3105\">Keeping your information current ensures you never miss important emails, opportunities, or updates from the Foundation; from funding calls to events, platforms, and everything in between.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a30240 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div bulletin-section\" data-id=\"a30240\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"a30240\">\n    \t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img e-72793b79-d77c\" data-interaction-id=\"4595e8e\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"4595e8e\" id=\"29250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-copy-4.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-copy-4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-copy-4-300x45.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-copy-4-768x115.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-copy-4-18x3.jpg 18w\" alt=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"5b443e5d\" class=\"bulletin-heading e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5b443e5d\">Our Founder Once Said\u2026<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"bulletin-text e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"33a29a92\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"33a29a92\">Our Founder Mr. Tony O. Elumelu CFR once said \u201c<strong>Impossibility only happens in the brain. Never believe anything is impossible. Have an open mind. Find out what it takes to succeed. Chances are it will<\/strong>&quot;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"bulletin-text e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"2998f0ff\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"2998f0ff\">To be a successful entrepreneur, nothing must seem impossible, to make it possible find out what it takes to succeed.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"bulletin-text e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"696fcb2e\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"696fcb2e\">What\u2019s that one business goal you thought was impossible?<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31817bc1 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div bulletin-section\" data-id=\"31817bc1\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"31817bc1\">\n    \t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img e-4a315fea-8e6d\" data-interaction-id=\"3d28924e\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"3d28924e\" id=\"29251\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-copy-5.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-copy-5.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-copy-5-300x45.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-copy-5-768x115.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-copy-5-18x3.jpg 18w\" alt=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"bulletin-text e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"5883a3e3\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5883a3e3\">The TEF Squad visited Cameroon to meet TEF entrepreneurs whose ideas have transformed into thriving businesses. We held a meeting with the Minister of Youth to discuss the impact of the Foundation and alignment with the Cameroonian government. We also held an alumni meetup with over 50 alumni in attendance!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"bulletin-text e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"4bbb66b7\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"4bbb66b7\">For the 2026 TEF Flagship Entrepreneurship Programme, we are currently in the Seed Capital Submission Phase, where entrepreneurs are submitting their identification and business registration documents, etc.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"2bf0f05b\" class=\"bulletin-heading e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"2bf0f05b\">Five Years, One Remarkable Journey<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img e-3b7fda6b-2a9d\" data-interaction-id=\"642dc067\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"642dc067\" id=\"29350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Meet-Oniye-Okolo.jpg\" width=\"476\" height=\"676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Meet-Oniye-Okolo.jpg 476w, https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Meet-Oniye-Okolo-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Meet-Oniye-Okolo-8x12.jpg 8w\" alt=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"bulletin-text e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"75649933\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"75649933\">At the Tony Elumelu Foundation, we\u2019re invested in growth; not just for the entrepreneurs we support, but for the people who power our mission every day.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"bulletin-text e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"47df093f\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"47df093f\">\u064a\u0642\u0627\u0628\u0644 <strong>\u0623\u0648\u0646\u064a\u064a \u0623\u0648\u0643\u0648\u0644\u0648<\/strong>, who joined the Foundation as a Partnerships Officer and, in just five years, rose through the ranks to become a Partnerships Manager.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"bulletin-text e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"63a99f8e\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"63a99f8e\">Her journey is a testament to what dedication, growth, and purpose-driven work can achieve. Want to find out more about her story?<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"btn-red e-button-base e-default-button\" data-interaction-id=\"5c69368\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5c69368\">\n\tRead her story\n<\/button>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-231a82ee e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div bulletin-section\" data-id=\"231a82ee\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"231a82ee\">\n    \t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img e-7d506e7-ffb3\" data-interaction-id=\"bbe5ab\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"bbe5ab\" id=\"29249\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-copy-3.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-copy-3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-copy-3-300x45.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-copy-3-768x115.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TEF-Bulletin-HeadersArtboard-1-copy-3-18x3.jpg 18w\" alt=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"605b2bb2\" class=\"bulletin-heading e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"605b2bb2\">Lawrence Hoba, Founder of ENRAPOWER<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"bulletin-text e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"4da162e2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"4da162e2\">Lawrence established ENRAPOWER in Zimbabwe to deliver affordable renewable energy solutions across Southern Africa. The company has won multiple awards including SEED Africa (2019), Stanbic Bank Entrepreneurship (2024), and Gian Marco Morrati (2025), and secured $100,000 in funding.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"bulletin-text e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"79a88d58\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"79a88d58\">ENRAPOWER\u2019s integrated renewable energy systems have impacted tens of thousands of people, advancing access to clean power, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and contributing to multiple sustainable development goals.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"bulletin-text e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"3d622fc2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"3d622fc2\">Lawrence\u2019s work positions Zimbabwe as a hub for renewable innovation while driving inclusive energy access.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"bulletin-text e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"7723f2e0\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"7723f2e0\">Connect with him via: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/enrapower-plc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ENRAPOWER<\/a> (LinkedIn), @EnrapowerPlc (X), and Facebook @enrapower.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Hub Leads Election information session, Viola\u2019s Essymart Africa story, global opportunities beyond funding, and a reminder to keep your details up to date.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[726],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29351","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-alumni-bulletin"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29351","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/29"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29351"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29351\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29461,"href":"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29351\/revisions\/29461"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29351"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29351"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29351"}],"curies":[{"name":"\u062f\u0628\u0644\u064a\u0648 \u0628\u064a","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}