{"id":9184,"date":"2019-08-02T15:19:47","date_gmt":"2019-08-02T15:19:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/?p=9184"},"modified":"2019-08-26T16:35:09","modified_gmt":"2019-08-26T16:35:09","slug":"destaque-do-dia-2-do-forum-de-empreendedorismo-da-fundacao-tony-elumelu-de-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/pt\/news\/day-2-highlight-from-the-2019-tony-elumelu-foundation-entrepreneurship-forum","title":{"rendered":"Destaque do dia 2 do F\u00f3rum de Empreendedorismo da Funda\u00e7\u00e3o Tony Elumelu 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span lang=\"en-GB\">The second day of the 2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/tonyelumelufoundation.org\/forum2019\">Tony Elumelu Foundation Forum<\/a> began on a high note with the introduction of an electrifying performance on Africa, rendered by spoken word poet, Donna Ogunnaike.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-GB\">Then came the plenary sessions by Africa\u2019s private and public sector leaders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9127\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/photo-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"939\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/photo-2.png 939w, https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/photo-2-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/photo-2-768x321.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 939px) 100vw, 939px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><u><span lang=\"en-GB\">The Private Sector Speaks<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-GB\">We transitioned into the first plenary of the day, moderated by Fareed Zakaria \u2013 Moderator\/host, Fareed Zakaria GPS, CNN.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-GB\">On the Private Sector Dialogue session were:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span lang=\"en-GB\">Tony O. Elumelu, CON,\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"en-GB\">Founder, Tony Elumelu Foundation and Chairman, Heirs Holdings and UBA<b><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span lang=\"en-GB\">Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"en-GB\">\u00a0Director General, World Health Organisation (WHO)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span lang=\"en-GB\">Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"en-GB\">President<b>,<\/b>\u00a0African Development Bank (AfDB)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span lang=\"en-GB\">Prof. Benedict Okey Oramah\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"en-GB\">President, African Export \u2013 Import Bank (Afreximbank)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span lang=\"en-GB\">Dr. Sidi Ould TAH<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"en-GB\">\u00a0Director General, Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span lang=\"en-GB\">Koen Doens<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"en-GB\">\u00a0Deputy Director General, Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development, European Commission<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span lang=\"en-GB\">Gilles Carbonnier<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"en-GB\">\u00a0Vice President, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span lang=\"en-GB\">High points from this session:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span lang=\"en-GB\">Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"en-GB\">\u00a0reported that 12-13 million people enter the job market every year and cannot find jobs. He proposed to African leaders that the narrative should change from Youth Empowerment to Youth Investment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span lang=\"en-GB\">\u201cIt is time for African leaders to create youth entrepreneurship and investment banks for African youth,\u201d he said.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span lang=\"en-GB\">Dr. Sidi Ould TAH,<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"en-GB\">\u00a0Director General, Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) pointed out that microfinance has been instrumental to BADEA\u2019s success in Africa.\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\">\u201cOur vision is to scale up our intervention with all our stakeholders. We are also in the process of creating new financial institutions to cater to those who don\u2019t have access to formal banking systems,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"en-GB\">According to\u00a0<b>Koen Doens,\u00a0<\/b>the\u00a0Deputy Director General, Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development, European Commission. \u201cWe want to show that beyond the issue of illegal migration that there is a continent booming.\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\">He reiterated that most of the jobs in Europe have been created by small and medium scale firms and there is no reason why African entrepreneurs cannot do the same.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span lang=\"en-GB\">Prof. Benedict Okey Oramah\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"en-GB\">President, African Export \u2013 Import Bank (Afreximbank) spoke eloquently on the impact of financing on SMEs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span lang=\"en-GB\">Tony Elumelu<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"en-GB\">\u00a0commended the partners for the support. He also spoke on the importance of collaboration between the public and private sector, as well as development organisations, to empower African entrepreneurs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span lang=\"en-GB\">\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9150 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/48406794772_cdb2367cc1_o.jpg\" alt=\"TEF Forum 2019\" width=\"681\" height=\"454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/48406794772_cdb2367cc1_o.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/48406794772_cdb2367cc1_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/48406794772_cdb2367cc1_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/48406794772_cdb2367cc1_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><u><span lang=\"en-GB\">Keynote by Vice President of Nigeria<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-GB\">The second session opened with a keynote speech by Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-GB\">He began by sharing stories of entrepreneurs in the Tony Elumelu Foundation alumni network who are making a difference across Africa to inspire the audience. He also seized the opportunity to encourage others to reach aspire to contribute to the development of Africa, as the Foundation has done.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-GB\">He commended the Foundation\u2019s work in changing the narrative of the African continent. In his words: \u201cBy birthing this particular intervention, Tony Elumelu has compelled us to focus on what really matters, our youth and their dreams. The message to Africa\u2019s emerging business giants is a clear one, how and what can you contribute, like Tony Elumelu, to empowering the next generation, helping them to realize their own dreams? And you gathered here in this room, helping you write, rewrite and revise the next chapter of your continent-changing stories\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/news\/remarks-by-his-excellency-prof-yemi-osinbajo-san-gcon-vice-president-of-the-federal-republic-of-nigeria-at-the-founders-presidential-dialogue-2019-tony-elumelu-foundation-tef-forum-a\"><b><span lang=\"en-GB\">View the transcript of his speech HERE.<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><u><span lang=\"en-GB\">Founder\u2019s Presidential Dialogue<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9126 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Photo1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"612\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Photo1.png 937w, https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Photo1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Photo1-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-GB\">The Presidential plenary hosted by Fareed Zakaria, featured five African Heads of State namely:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span lang=\"en-GB\">(Prof.) Yemi Osinbajo, GCON &#8211; Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"en-GB\">H.E. Paul Kagame President, Republic of Rwanda<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"en-GB\">H.E. Macky Sall President, Republic of Senegal<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"en-GB\">H.E. F\u00e9lix Tshisekedi President, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"en-GB\">Rt. Hon (Dr.) Ruhakana Rugunda Prime Minister, Republic of Uganda<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span lang=\"en-GB\">Compere, Dayo Benjamin-Laniyi led the auditorium in singing the national anthems of all African Presidents present. She then called for everyone to observe a minute silence to bid farewell to the late President of Tunisia Beji Caid Essebsi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-GB\">When asked about the impressive ease of doing business in Rwanda, H.E Paul Kagame stated that his country has been deliberate in ensuring that things are done differently than what people are used to. He impresses that Rwandans working for themselves and for the country is his greatest legacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-GB\">H.E. Macky Sall President, Republic of Senegal\u00a0\u00a0emphasised the importance of agriculture, stating that if the sector is modernised, it would engage a lot of African youth. He added that the public sector in Senegal is putting in place reforms to help fight corruption so that the environment is safe and conducive for people to come and invest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-GB\">H.E F\u00e9lix Tshisekedi President, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) stated that there is a similar initiative to launch entrepreneurship in his country and invited Mr Elumelu to participate. He shared that before he came to power, he had been at the forefront of the fight against corruption in his country. \u201cCorruption is something we fight against in all its ramifications, small and big corruption. Small corruption is at the level of individuals while big corruption is at the level of institutions.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-GB\">Rt. Hon (Dr.) Ruhakana Rugunda Prime Minister, Republic of Uganda, ommended the Foundation as it promotes pan-Africanism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-GB\">He harped on the need to empower women entrepreneurs: \u201cWhen it comes to business they have excelled over the men and should be given more support to overcome property ownership impediments.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-GB\">President Kagame supported the gender inclusion conversation by informing that women are 62 per cent of the Rwandan parliament, 50-50 in cabinet ministry, and about 35 per cent in local administration. This is possible because the Constitution ensures the threshold of women participation that cannot be decreased.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-GB\">Dr. Awele Elumelu gave the vote of thanks bringing the energizing sessions to a close.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span lang=\"en-GB\">The UBA Marketplace Tour<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-GB\">The presidents present and TEF Founder, Tony Elumelu led the audience into the UBA Marketplace, to experience the products and exhibitions by African entrepreneurs. They visited stands, tasting food, shaking hands and taking photographs with the businessmen and women.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><u><span lang=\"en-GB\">\u2018Afro Pop meets High Finance.\u2019<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-GB\">The Tour fizzled out into a fireside chat with the Group Managing Director of the United Bank for Africa, Kennedy Uzoka, and African Popstar, Wizkid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-GB\">Wizkid defined success as the number of lives he has touched. He said that he once celebrated N250,000 as the biggest payment he ever received and today he receives more than $1 million in payment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-GB\">He stated he is saving money and investing to be able to create a platform that will last for a long time. Wizkid revealed that the biggest challenge, he has faced in the music industry is piracy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-GB\">Group Managing Director of the United Bank for Africa, Kennedy Uzoka, officially announced African Popstar, Wizkid as the official UBA Brand Ambassador.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><u><span lang=\"en-GB\">Pitch Competition<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-GB\">The Founder\u2019s Den Pitch Competition was held and featured six TEF Alumni (and their businesses) from the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme.\u00a0\u00a0The entrepreneurs who pitched include: Prince Agbata, Coliba; Nneile Nkholise, 3DIMO; Okey Esse, Powerstove Energy; Nathan Damtew, BeBlocky; Melissa Bime, Infiuss; and Uchenna Okezie. AtYourService.NG.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-GB\">The panel of judges announced the winner as Mr. Ese, the Founder of Powerstove Energy, a stove that uses alternative energy to power electronic, is an ultra-clean cook stove that burns 70% less biomass, saves lives, generate electricity, improve livelihoods, empower women, and preserve the environment. He was announced the recipient of the $5,000 prize money.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><u><span lang=\"en-GB\">After Party<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-GB\">The evening concluded with a live concert featuring DJ Cuppy, Wizkid and Niniola and DJ Neptune.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- Begin Mailchimp Signup Form --><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t#mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; }<br \/>\n\t\/* Add your own Mailchimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block.<br \/>\n\t   We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. *\/<br \/>\n<\/style>\n<div id=\"mc_embed_signup\">\n<form id=\"mc-embedded-subscribe-form\" class=\"validate\" action=\"https:\/\/tonyelumelufoundation.us4.list-manage.com\/subscribe\/post?u=5f02da89231e2ddbb3148e957&amp;id=2a6469920a\" method=\"post\" name=\"mc-embedded-subscribe-form\" novalidate=\"\" target=\"_blank\">\n<div id=\"mc_embed_signup_scroll\">\n<h2>Subscribe<\/h2>\n<div class=\"indicates-required\"><span class=\"asterisk\">*<\/span> indicates required<\/div>\n<div class=\"mc-field-group\"><label for=\"mce-EMAIL\">Email Address <span class=\"asterisk\">*<\/span><br \/>\n<\/label><br \/>\n<input id=\"mce-EMAIL\" class=\"required email\" name=\"EMAIL\" type=\"email\" value=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"mc-field-group\"><label for=\"mce-FNAME\">First Name <\/label><br \/>\n<input id=\"mce-FNAME\" class=\"\" name=\"FNAME\" type=\"text\" value=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"mc-field-group\"><label for=\"mce-LNAME\">Last Name <\/label><br \/>\n<input id=\"mce-LNAME\" class=\"\" name=\"LNAME\" type=\"text\" value=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div id=\"mce-responses\" class=\"clear\">\n<div id=\"mce-error-response\" class=\"response\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"mce-success-response\" class=\"response\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- real people should not fill this in and expect good things - do not remove this or risk form bot signups--><\/p>\n<div style=\"position: absolute; left: -5000px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><input tabindex=\"-1\" name=\"b_5f02da89231e2ddbb3148e957_2a6469920a\" type=\"text\" value=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><input id=\"mc-embedded-subscribe\" class=\"button\" name=\"subscribe\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Subscribe\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<p><script type='text\/javascript' src='\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/downloads.mailchimp.com\/js\/mc-validate.js'><\/script><script type='text\/javascript'>(function($) {window.fnames = new Array(); window.ftypes = new Array();fnames[0]='EMAIL';ftypes[0]='email';fnames[1]='FNAME';ftypes[1]='text';fnames[2]='LNAME';ftypes[2]='text';fnames[3]='MMERGE3';ftypes[3]='text';fnames[4]='MMERGE4';ftypes[4]='text';fnames[5]='MMERGE5';ftypes[5]='text';fnames[6]='MMERGE6';ftypes[6]='text';fnames[7]='MMERGE7';ftypes[7]='text';}(jQuery));var $mcj = jQuery.noConflict(true);<\/script><br \/>\n<!--End mc_embed_signup--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>O segundo dia do F\u00f3rum da Funda\u00e7\u00e3o Tony Elumelu de 2019 come\u00e7ou em grande estilo com a introdu\u00e7\u00e3o de um espet\u00e1culo eletrizante sobre \u00c1frica, apresentado pela poetisa de palavras faladas Donna Ogunnaike. Seguiram-se as sess\u00f5es plen\u00e1rias dos l\u00edderes dos sectores p\u00fablico e privado de \u00c1frica. 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