10 years of Empowering Young Founders
For a decade, the 25under25 Awards has recognized, celebrated, and supported exceptional young founders driving innovation and impact across Nigeria and beyond.
The numbers
2000+
Young Founders Recognized: celebrating founders under 25 making waves across Nigeria’s industries
225+
Businesses Supported: through mentorship, funding access, and visibility opportunities.
9+
Years of Empowerment: a decade of building the next generation of African business leaders.
25+
Industries Represented: from tech and fashion to agriculture, health, and creative sectors.
29
states across Nigeria
Our story
The idea
Mr. Charles Odii started the 25under25 Awards because he believes young people have great potential and can achieve remarkable things in various fields. His passion for youth empowerment and personal experiences inspired him to recognize the accomplishments of young individuals below 25 who are making an impact despite their age.
Mr. Charles Odii formed a team of people who were passionate about empowering young people. They all had different skills, experiences and opinions, which made the project stronger. Together, they worked hard to make Mr. Charles Odii’s vision a reality.
Over time, the 25under25 Awards became more popular and well-known. This led to more people being nominated and having a bigger impact. The group of people who receive the awards, as well as their mentors and supporters, made the awards very prestigious.
