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A Fintech company, Vesti, has announced a five-year $250,000 investment in talented young Africans through its ‘Vista for Africans Initiative.’ To actualise the aim of the initiative, Vesti said, in a statement, that it had entered into partnership with The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), dubbed the ‘Nobel Prize for Young Africans.’
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“The partnership marks a shared vision between Vesti and TFAA, a future where young Africans can pursue their dreams and showcase their talents on a global scale.
“Recognising the ambitions of TFAA nominees, many of whom envision expanding to new countries, Vesti offers N100 million worth of its services to support their global aspirations,” it said.
According to the statement, the 18th edition of the prestigious Future Awards Africa (TFAA) is themed ‘Celebrating the Great and Daring.’Vesti stressed that it shared the vision and joined TFAA in its mission to celebrate, as well as empower young, exceptional Africans.
Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vesti, Olusola Amusan, gave more reasons for the partnership, saying: “At Vesti, we understand the challenges faced by ambitious Africans seeking global opportunities. This partnership allows us to directly support the TFAA nominees, many of whom envision expanding their horizons.”
We are excited to equip them with the tools and resources they need to seamlessly navigate their journeys.”
Similarly, the Group CEO of RED, Ayodeji Razaq, said: “We at RED are thrilled to see Vesti join forces with The Future Awards Africa. This partnership is a powerful testament to the importance of investing in Africa’s young talents. By providing them with the resources and support they need, we can empower them to achieve their dreams and make a lasting impact on the continent.”
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