Lettre d'information hebdomadaire des anciens élèves – 20 juillet 2026
2025 TEF Entrepreneurs will be joining the TEF Alumni Community this Tuesday. Inside, you’ll also find an exclusive 20% health discount from Avon Medical, a final push for Hub Lead nominations, and the inspiring story of Rilwan Teslim-Layeni who joined TEF with an idea in 2016 and today runs a thriving EdTech business. Don’t Miss Anything This Week!
TEF 2025 Alumni Induction
Get ready, the moment we’ve all been waiting for is here!
Sur Tuesday, 22 July 2026 at 2:00pm (WAT), the 2025 Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurs officially join the Alumni Community, one of Africa’s most powerful network of changemakers.
This isn’t just an induction, it’s the start of a thrilling journey of collaboration, growth, and impact. Join us live on YouTube as we welcome a new cohort of the future of African entrepreneurship!
Avon Medical Is Offering TEF Alumni Up to 20% Off!
Yes, you heard right!
Your Health Just Got Cheaper. You’re Welcome.
We always say the TEF Alumni community comes with real benefits… and here’s proof. Avon Medical is offering TEF Alumni an exclusive 20% discount on selected health packages, plus 5% off the Antenatal Package. Yes, really.
Because your health is your greatest asset as an entrepreneur. You cannot build a thriving business if you are not thriving yourself. Regular health checks catch what you cannot see, give you peace of mind, and keep you showing up as the best version of yourself, in business and in life.
Here’s what’s covered at 20% off:
• Fertility Wellness Package
• Know Yourself Package
• Know Your Partner Package
• Senior Personnel (50+)
• Cancer Screening Package
• My Gender Package
• Classic Health Package
• Model Health Package
• Pre-Employment Medical Screening
• School Resumption Package
• Domestic Staff (Nanny) Package
And at 5% off:
• Antenatal Package (because a healthy pregnancy is the foundation of everything)
These are not just checkups. Early cancer screening saves lives. Fertility checks give you clarity and options. Antenatal care protects both mother and child. Pre-employment screening sets your team up right from day one. Whatever stage of life you are in, there is a package here for you.
How to access your discount:
In Lagos? Head to your nearest Avon Medical centre today. Address: [Insert address]
Outside Lagos? Send an email to [Insert email] and they will connect you to the nearest partner location.
This benefit is yours. Don’t let it sit. Go register and take care of yourself today!
TEF Hub Lead Nominations
The nomination window is closing this week. Don’t let it pass you by.
This is your final chance to put your own name forward or nominate someone you believe is ready to lead. Either way, your voice matters. Campaign boldly, show up authentically, and get the conversation going across your groups and social media.
The next TEF Hub Lead could be you — or someone you believe in. Make it count.
For full details on the nomination process, refer to the guidelines below.
You can also rewatch the Hub Lead Election Information Session on YouTube.
Rilwan Teslim-Layeni: Driving Digital Education and Job-Ready Skills Through ICAN Online Tutors
In 2016, Rilwan joined the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme with MiddleMan, a platform built to connect buyers and sellers, still in its idea stage and competing in a space where rivals had already raised hundreds of millions of dollars. The Programme gave him the headstart he needed to believe in his vision and take the leap.
Today, that leap has led somewhere remarkable. Rilwan is now the founder of ICAN Online Tutors, transforming professional accounting education in Nigeria through technology. His data-driven EdTech platform delivers personalised learning, exam preparation, and skills development for aspiring accountants and professionals across the country.
From a raw idea to a fully realised solution reshaping how Nigerians access professional education. This is what the right support at the right time can do.
Connect with him via: LinkedIn Rilwan Teslim-Layeni (Idowu Layeni) / ICAN Online Tutors
Our Founder Once Said…
Our Founder Mr. Tony O. Elumelu CFR once said “Success in entrepreneurship is the outcome of a series of short-term successes and failures.”
Entrepreneurship isn’t about never failing; it’s about never giving up. What keeps you going when things don’t go as planned?
Earlier this week, our CEO, Somachi Chris-Asoluka welcomed Abena Biney, Deloitte West Africa Chief Sustainability Officer and Audit Partner at Deloitte Ghana, alongside her delegation, to the Tony Elumelu Foundation.
Curious about the impact of this partnership and what’s next? Read the full story below.
Mary Msigwa: Growing Prosperity Through Climate-Smart Farming in Tanzania
Mary launched CAM3 Estate Company in 2024 to champion sustainable horticulture and empower smallholder farmers in Dodoma, Tanzania. Through CAM3 Horticultural Farm, she integrates climate-smart practices like drip irrigation, organic pest control, crop rotation, and solar-powered water pumping to reduce environmental impact and improve food security.
Operating on a 1-acre farm, CAM3 has become a hub for vegetable, fruit, and seedling production, while also offering nursery services, agri-tourism (farm tours), and youth training programs. By purchasing and storing produce from smallholder farmers—especially women—CAM3 helps reduce post-harvest losses and ensures fair market prices, boosting rural incomes.
Since its establishment, CAM3 has trained young farmers in sustainable agriculture, cut carbon emissions by 20% through solar-powered systems, and positioned itself as a model for eco-friendly agribusiness in Central Tanzania.
Connect with her via: LinkedIn Mary Msigwa / CAM3 Estate Company
