The British
Council, in partnership with Virgin Atlantic Airways, has announced a competition
called ‘Enterprise Challenge’ in a bid to promote the development of
entrepreneurial skills in Nigerian youth.
This was revealed
in a statement made available to Daily Newswatch by the British Council.
According to the
statement, “Enterprise Challenge” is an online competition which seeks to give young, brilliant entrepreneurial minds
the opportunity to further develop their skills in this area and bring their
innovative ideas to the fore for possible future development. It will be a battle
of the best minds.”
They further
hinted that “the competition is designed to test a range of consumerist skills
and will take place in three task cycles over a five week period. Participants
will compete for the opportunity to win flight tickets to the UK on Virgin
Atlantic Airways and an opportunity to meet and be mentored by one of UK’s
foremost entrepreneurs and Chairman of the Virgin Group, Sir Richard Branson.
“The competition
is open to Nigerians currently domiciled in Nigeria and those studying in the UK
who fall within the 18 to 35 year age bracket.
Further information about the competition
rules and regulations and criteria for qualification can be found on www.britishcouncil.org.ng/enterprise-challenge from
May 14, 2014;
direct enquiries can be sent to eduk.enquiries@ng.britishcouncil.org
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