Osun unveils Creative Business Cup Competition

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo

The Osun State Government has announced the launch of the Creative Business Cup (CBC) Competition to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and business growth among startups and creative talents.

In a statement made available to newsmen, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, stated that the state government, through the Office of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and in collaboration with the Global Entrepreneurship Network Nigeria (GENN) and the Enterprise Development Centre of the Pan-Atlantic University, seeks to provide participants with opportunities to showcase their talents, gain exposure, and potentially represent Osun State on the global stage.

“Participants will benefit from business management training, personalized mentorship sessions, and the opportunity to compete for a seed grant to scale their ventures.

“This competition represents a major step in empowering young entrepreneurs and creatives by equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to succeed in today’s competitive business landscape.

“It also offers participants a platform to showcase their talents, gain exposure, and potentially represent Osun State on the global stage,” the statement read.

Speaking on the initiative, Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Bamikole Omishore, highlighted the state government’s commitment to driving economic growth, supporting small businesses, and fostering job creation.

“Through the CBC competition, we are investing in the future of Osun by nurturing creative and innovative enterprises that can contribute to sustainable development,” Omishore stated.

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