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Highlights From FATE Foundation's 2019 Annual Celebration

Dear  ,FATE Foundation would like to thank you for being a huge part of the success of our Annual Celebration. The Conference ended on a high note on the 5th of December with the attendance of about 800 guests made up of our entrepreneurs, partners, volunteers and supporters.

The National Anthem

Roy Egekwu Osinachi (AEP 57) led us in a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem.

Chairman's Welcome Address 

Mr. Fola Adeola, Founder and Chairman, giving the welcome address at the Annual Celebration.

Keynote Speech  

Our keynote speaker, Ms Funke Opeke, Founder/ CEO MainOne giving the keynote address. 

She shared her entrepreneurial journey and encouraged the graduating entrepreneurs to keep their focus on the value they want to provide and ensure they have the right support system required to make their dreams a reality.

Presentation of our 2019 Impact Report

Adenike Adeyemi, Executive Director FATE Foundation gave a brief presentation on the impact  FATE Foundation has made in 2019. The report captures information about our programmes, reach, Institutional partners and sponsors. Read the report

here

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FATE Alumni Stories

We showcased a short video documentary of 4 of our Alumni Entrepreneurs. You can watch the video here 

FATE Music Team

Some members of the FATE Foundation team are musically gifted and they made an outstanding musical performance during the Annual Celebration. You can watch their performance here. 

Graduation Ceremony 

A pictorial representation of the FATE Foundation's 2019 graduating entrepreneurs:

AEP 70 (Lagos)

AEP 71 (Ilorin)

AEP 72 (Lagos)

AEP 73 & 74(Port- Harcourt and Benin)

AEP 75 (Ogun)

AEP 76 and 77

(Abeokuta and Kaduna)

AEP (Oyo)

AEP 78 and 80

(Lagos and Aba)

 AEP 81 (Lagos II) 

Orange Corners Nigeriaand Student ambassadors   

EEP 24 and 25

ScaleUp Agribusiness

and Nutripitch

TNE I "Build your Business" and TNE "Make it Work"

Awards Ceremony

Aneta FelixFATE SME Journalist Award

Max Menkiti FATE Volunteer Mentor Award

Amobi OkekeFATE Volunteer Facilitator Award

DIY Law FATE Volunteer Content Contributor Award

Max MenkitiFATE Alumni Model Entrepreneur (FAME) AwardMD/CEO, Millennium Apartments

Obi EzeudeFATE Model Entrepreneur (FME) AwardFounder, President/CEO, BELOXXI Industries

Valedictory Speech

Adetola Adebowale AEP 34 & EEP 24, CEO, WAPA Textile and Garment Manufacturing Ltd, giving the valedictorian's speech at our Annual Celebration.

Recognition and Appreciation of Volunteers, Partners & Supporters

Speaking on behalf of our partners, Uwa Osa-Oboh from African Capital Alliance (ACA) Foundation gave a vote of confidence in FATE Foundation. She mentioned how FATE Foundation has partnered with ACA Foundation over the years and shown integrity, credibility and capability in ensuring that our partnerships achieve their set objectives. 

Special Thanks to all our Partners

Other attractions at the Annual Celebration

Barectory Nigeria

JACQS Band