The duo of Kolawole Tomisin and Erioluwa Morenikeji, from the University of Ibadan (UI) emerged 1st prize winners of 1.5 Million Naira for their initiative – Vinsighte, in the Union Bank Campus Innovation Challenge, following a pitch event, which held recently in Lagos.
Vinsighte is a health technology project that makes use of technology to help blind and visually impaired persons live a happier, more comfortable life.
First runners up, Obasogie Okpamen, Hermans Joshua and Usifoh Benedict all from Landmark University, received N1 million for their sustainable power project, Ina Lite while the second runners-up from Federal University of Technology Akure, Alabi Oladimeji and Solomon Fabusuyi got 500,000 Naira for Farmally, an agricultural funding initiative.
In addition to the cash prizes, all 3 winning ideas will access a 6-month incubation programme with CcHub where they will receive the necessary support to for their innovative ideas,” the statement added.
Speaking at the event, Lola Cardoso reiterated Union Bank’s focus on encouraging innovation among the youth of Nigeria having identified its importance to the future of Nigeria. She said:
“Union Bank remains focused on supporting youth development and innovation; two elements we have identified as being vital to national growth and sustainability,” she said.
We applaud the finalists and winners for their impressive ideas and hope the Campus Innovation Challenge will continue to inspire young Nigerians to think innovatively about creating solutions that will ensure Nigeria’s long-term development.”
While expressing their gratitude to Union Bank and CcHub, the first prize winners of the Challenge said, “We are excited at this opportunity to bring our dreams to life and we thank Union Bank and CcHub for providing this platform to showcase our idea and win this amazing prize.”
