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Angel Adelaja Wins ‘The Venture by Chivas Regal’ in Nigeria!
Olivier Fages (MD, Pernod Ricard), Angel Adelaja (Winner) & Audu Maikori (Judge)
Angela Adelaja, the CEO of Fresh Direct, has won 1 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, Social Entrepreneur, Audu Maikori, 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 feed 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 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.
See images from the pitch, red carpet and main event below;
Red Carpet
Mo Abudu
Angel Adelaja
Akintoyese Sanda
Eryca Freemantle
Wana Udobang
Kelvin Ogholi
Steve Babaeko
Babatunde Alayande
Mr Adelaja
The Pitch
Mo Abudu delivering her speech
Anchor – Mayowa Ogunnusi
Nike Ogunlesi delivering her speech
Sola Oke delivering his speech
The 1st Pitch
The 2nd Pitch
The 3rd Pitch
The 4th Pitch
The 5th Pitch
The Top 5
And the winner is…Angela Adelaja!
The winner – Angel Adelaja of Fresh Direct
Angel Adelaja and her family
Angel Adelaja with Olivier Fages & The Judges
Angel with the other Top 5 contestants
Drinks & Networking
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