The graduate of Nile University won the sponsorship after emerging as the winner of the entrepreneurship contest organized by Honoris United Universities—which is the first and largest pan-African private higher education network—in July 2022 as part of its 5th-anniversary celebrations.
Thomas’ tech start-up, TAJ Agrotech Enterprises Limited, which he co-founded with his colleague, Jarigbe A. Agom, a current PhD student of Computer Science at the Nile University of Nigeria, was chosen as the top entrepreneurial venture out of the numerous entries from Nile University in the keenly contested competition.
TAJ Agrotech Enterprises Ltd.is an agri-business enterprise that aims to deploy technology-based systems for the marketing and distribution of farm products, assisting local farmers to complete their farming production circle, make profits, and reap the full benefits of their labor from the processing stage of farm produce to finished goods.
Speaking on his experience during the 25th anniversary and silver jubilee celebration of the Harvard Africa Business Conference, which was themed “Africa Accelerated: Leaps and Bounds into the Next Decade”, Thomas said,
“My participation at the Harvard Africa Business Conference exposed me to the latest trends and changes in the industry and the African continent and also gave me new insights and deepened my knowledge of business ventures, which will prove invaluable in my entrepreneurial journey.”
He spoke highly of the networking opportunities the conference provided him, stating “I had the opportunity to meet and network with some of the most influential people in the world, including the Chairman of Metis Capital Partners Professor Hakeem Bello-Osagie, who expressed their commitment to driving the African continent forward. We discussed the potential of Africa as a business hub and I gained valuable insight into the African business landscape and what it takes for a business to be successful on the continent. I believe that the knowledge I gained from these discussions will be highly beneficial to me in my business and future endeavors.”
(L-R): Hakeem Bello-Osagie & Thomas Agbor at the 25th Harvard Africa Business Conference, 2023.
While expressing his gratitude to Honoris and Nile University for providing him with this extraordinary opportunity, Thomas stated: “I am very grateful to Nile University and Honoris United Universities for this special opportunity to attend the Harvard Africa Business Conference. By providing me with full sponsorship for such a high-profile global event, Honoris United Universities has again proved that its mission statement, ‘preparing Africa’s next generation of leaders to create an impact in Africa and beyond,’ is not just mere fancy words, but a promise it is wholly committed to fulfilling. I am very proud to be a member of the Nile University and Honoris United Universities community.”
Thomas Agbor (2nd right hand side) and the Honoris United Universities contingents at the Harvard Africa Business Conference 2023
Honoris United Universities was a Diamond sponsor of the 2023 Harvard Africa Business Conference, which brought together over 1,300 participants from around the world, including business and community leaders, experts on Africa, and others, to discuss the state of business and opportunities on the African continent. The event provided exceptional networking opportunities for entrepreneurs, students, and individuals interested in engaging in Africa-centered businesses.
About Nile University of Nigeria
Nile University of Nigeria is a private multidisciplinary university located in Abuja, Nigeria. Nile University is committed to building future generations of professionals and leaders that can thrive and positively impact our globalized world by leveraging academic innovation, state-of-the-art facilities, and a talented team of faculty and staff. The university currently has six faculties and a School of Postgraduate Studies offering over 90 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Nile University is a proud member of Honoris United Universities, the first and largest pan-African private higher education network with 16 institutions across 15 African countries.
Nile University of Nigeria. Build Your Success for a Better Society. www.nileuniversity.edu.ng
About Honoris United Universities
Honoris United Universities is the first and largest pan-African private higher education network committed to transforming lives through relevant education for lifetime success. Collaborative intelligence, cultural agility and mobile mindsets are at the heart of the Honoris approach to educate the next generation of leaders and professionals able to impact regionally in a globalized world. Honoris combines the expertise of its member institutions to develop world-class African human talent that is competitive in today’s fast-paced, demanding and increasingly digitized labour and start-up markets.
Honoris comprises a community of 71,000 students on 70+ campuses, learning centres, and online in 10 African countries and 32 cities. The network is formed of 15 institutions: multidisciplinary universities, specialized schools, technical and vocational institutes, contact, distance, and online institutions. Students have an opportunity to experience exclusive partnerships and exchange programs in more than 190 universities across Europe, the United States and Asia. Over 420 degrees are offered in Medicine, Health Sciences, Engineering, IT, Business, Law, Architecture, Creative Arts, Fashion and Design, Media, Political Science and Education.
Honoris United Universities. Education for Impact. www.honoris.net
