ATTESTATION FROM ASO ROCK TO ALUTAMARKET
Published on December 13, 2025 • 8 reads
In a testament to Nigeria’s youth-led innovation, the Nigerian Youth Academy (NIYA) Startup 2.0 programme, powered by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, recently celebrated outstanding young entrepreneurs.
Held in Abuja at the Aso Villa on Tuesday 9 December 2025, the programme awarded ₦1,000,000 grants to each winning startup, alongside mentorship, visibility, and opportunities for strategic partnerships.
Among the standout winners were fellows of the Techparley Drive100, whose journeys to national recognition highlight the transformative power of structured support for early-stage startups.
We spoke to three winners, Martins Osodi of Planmoni, Falade Jerome Olumide of Alutamarket, and Abdullahi Suleiman Ezhin of Triple R Recycling, who were all participants of the Drive100, to explore how the programme has impacted them and what it means for the future of their ventures.
Quadri Adejumo of Techparley highlights the success of Drive100 fellows at NIYA Startup 2.0, unlocking new growth opportunities.
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