Angela Adelaja, the CEO of Fresh Direct has won
one million naira at the first edition of The
Venture Search organized by Chivas Regal in
Nigeria. She was announced by the head of the
panel of judges, Audu Maikori, Social Entrepreneur
and President, Chocolate City Group at the final
pitch by the top 5 finalists that took place in
Lagos today.
She emerged out of a total of 216 entries
submitted when the Search began in October
2015. She has been involved in Agricultural
technology called hydroponic used in the
production of fresh vegetables. Other finalists are
into affordable housing; manufacturing of agro-
allied food processing machines; production of
animal feeds and student internship placement.
Speaking on, ‘The Venture’ Samuel Odesanmi,
Brand Manager, Chivas Regal said that the
Search is the continuation of a long standing
tradition of the brand in giving back to the
society. The Venture seeks to support businesses
that create both financial value and meet a
defined social need.
In order to further educate the finalists on doing
business in Nigeria, two leading female
entrepreneurs, Mo Abudu, CEO/Founder, EbonyLife
TV and Mrs. Nike Ogunlesi, CEO of Ruff “N”
Tumble; urged the finalists to ensure that their
businesses are well nurtured and remain relevant
in a competitive environment.
Adelaja is expected to move to the next stage of
the search at the regional level in South Africa
and the United States where other applicants
from 26 countries across 6 continents would
battle for a share of the $1million global fund.
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