Nigerian graduates with solution-driven ideas can now apply to the Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award (DAAYTA) programme 2020 for a chance to turn them into viable businesses.
Asset and Resource Management Holding Company Limited (ARM) in partnership with Technovision Communications Limited said in a statement that applicants to the DAAYTA 2020 programme are required to propose practical solutions with a credible business plan for profit-making ventures that have the potential of generating significant, measurable and sustainable social impact while tackling the specific challenges identified.
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ARM which setup the DAAYTA programme in 2015 as part of efforts to honour its founding CEO, Deji Alli, said the goal is to promote learning by aiding young Nigerian graduates and undergraduates bring their ideas to life.
The 2019 edition was won by Murtala Sani, who created a solution called WeSabi. The solution essentially helps households find reliable and pre-screened artisans in their neighbourhood through a website, mobile app and a USSD platform.
Sani recently completed an accelerator program at the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) where he has enhanced his business and technical skills
Applications are opened till November 17, 2019, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted to pitch their business ideas to a closed group of business professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors in Lagos on a select date.
