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Africa’s Future Economic Leaders (AFEL) has announced the winners of its second cohort of the Economic Impact Challenge, featuring students from 7 universities in the North-Central region of Nigeria. This year’s competition, aimed at driving economic and legal progress in Africa, saw top performances across two categories.
The Challenge and Criteria
The Economic Impact Challenge was designed to engage students in developing practical solutions to key economic and legal issues in Africa. Participants competed in two categories: Advocacy Plan and Implementation and Research Paper and Video. Submissions were evaluated based on originality, practicality, and potential for real-world impact.
Top 3 Schools by Category
Category 1: Advocacy Plan and Implementation
1st Place: University of Ilorin
2nd Place: Ahmadu Bello University
3rd Place: University of Abuja
Category 2: Research Paper and Video
1st Place: University of Ilorin
2nd Place: Ahmadu Bello University
3rd Place: University of Abuja
A Platform for Innovation
The Economic Impact Challenge serves as a platform for young minds to contribute to Africa’s economic development. By encouraging research, creativity, and active participation, AFEL is nurturing the next generation of leaders in economics and law, laying the foundation for a brighter future across the continent.
AFEL (Africa’s Future Economic Leaders) is a pioneering program empowering young african students to drive the continent’s economic growth. Our innovative AFEL Economic Impact Challenge has successfully collaborated with 15 universities and over 100 students in Nigeria, enhancing their expertise in continental Policies, Advocacy and Implementation.
