The students of Mater Amabilis Secondary School, Umuoji, in Idemili north local government area of Anambra State, are set to represent Nigeria at SAGE world cup holding in Italy this year, as they beat off stiff competition from about 20 top schools, drawn from the different parts of the country, to win the 2023 National Entrepreneurship Exhibition and Awards.
The annual tournament which is organized every year by the Nigerian segment of the Students for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship (SAGE), is aimed at creating new generation of entrepreneurial leaders whose innovative ideas can help to meet the needs of their immediate society and the world at large. This year’s tournament was organized at the Area Council Service Commission House, Garki Abuja, from 25th to 28th June, 2023. It provided an opportunity for the students to learn from each other, share their experiences, and network with like-minded individuals.
Each of the teams that participated in the competition exhibited and explained their projects, demonstrating creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial skills that are crucial for success in today’s global economy. The various team’s innovative ideas and skills impressed the judges and put them in a difficult position to decide who the extraordinary team will be. In the end, Mater Amabilis Secondary School, Umuoji, Anambra State, clinched the overall First Position.