Kayode Tokede
Ecobank Nigeria has reaffirmed its dedication to youth empowerment, innovation and entrepreneurship with the profitable internet hosting of the grand finale of the InnovateX Hackathon, its flagship innovation problem powered by Blaze by Ecobank in partnership with Verve.
Speaking on the occasion, Executive Director, Commercial and Consumer Banking, Ecobank Nigeria, Kola Adeleke stated the InnovateX Hackathon was established to offer a platform for younger Nigerians to remodel concepts into sensible options able to addressing real-world challenges. “InnovateX was created to give young Nigerians a platform to transform ideas into practical solutions to real-world challenges across banking, technology, business and society. The diversity of ideas emerging in areas such as financial technology, artificial intelligence, sustainability, digital services, education and enterprise solutions demonstrates the breadth of innovation taking place among our young people.”
According to Adeleke, the initiative goes past figuring out winners. “Our objective goes beyond identifying winners. We want to help nurture ideas, develop entrepreneurial capabilities and connect promising innovators with the resources, mentorship and networks they need to succeed.”
Also talking, Head, Products and Analytics, Ecobank Nigeria, Victor Yalokwu described InnovateX as an extension of Blaze by Ecobank’s dedication to empowering younger Nigerians. “The InnovateX Hackathon is driven by Blaze, our dedicated youth proposition that serves as a vehicle for young people to express their talents, ideas and abilities to drive economic growth. Through Blaze, we continue to create opportunities that empower the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs.”
