"If I Had a Million Naira": Olamide Awosunle's Mind's Power Global Concept Launches Ife Youths Start-up Competition (IYSC) 2024

"If I Had a Million Naira": Olamide Awosunle's Mind's Power Global Concept Launches Ife Youths Start-up Competition (IYSC) 2024


Mind's Power Global Concept, a multinational company specialised in MSME Development, Financing and Capacity Building on Wednesday in Ile-Ife unveiled the Ife Youths Start-up Competition(IYSC) 2024 tagged "IF I HAD A MILLION NAIRA".

Addressing a press conference at the official unveiling of the initiative held at the palace of the Ooni of Ife, the company's CEO and a son of the soil, Mr. Olamide Awosunle noted that the programme is aimed at empowering young innovators and startups in the community.

According to him, the IYSC platform is designed to change the narrative of the difficulties young people in Ife community face in securing necessary support for their entrepreneurial and innovative quests.

"This initiative is designed to bridge the gap young people in Ile-Ife face in accessing opportunities, inspiration and support. The goal is simple yet powerful: to empower aspiring entrepreneurs with innovative ideas and a drive to address pressing economic and social challenges at local, national and global levels.

"This competition will create an invaluable platform for young visionaries to present solutions to issues that matter, such as job creation, local content development, social inclusion and technological advancement. IYSC is not just a contest; it is a call to action for young innovators to step forward and be part of Nigeria's future.", he said.

The programme, Awosunle added will further enable participants the chance to maximise their potentials and contribute to community as well as national economic development.

"This competition is just the beginning. Together, we are building a movement that will inspire future generations and establish Ile-Ife as a hub for innovation and youth-driven solutions. 

"We envision an Ile-Ife where young entrepreneurs fuel a thriving local economy, create jobs and empower others in the community to achieve their potential.", he stated.

Participation in the competition which he said is open to all young entrepreneurs in Ile-Ife irrespective of their state of origin, begins with a registration on the MPGC website on www.mindspowerglobalconcept.com.ng starting from today Wednesday, 13th November to Friday, 13th December, 2024.

Each submission is reviewed and finalists selected for interviews with one outstanding winner receiving the grand prize in funding and mentorship.

In his remarks, the Director of Media and Public Affairs to the Ooni of Ife, Otunba Moses Olafare who was at the press briefing, commended Mr Awosunle for his foresight in the great initiative to uplift the youths of the community.

"This a very laudable initiative coming at the right time in our community. To me this is purely a project born out of passion for community development and a form of giving back. I can only but urge us all so support him on this journey", he said



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