MTN Nigeria Awards N11 Million to Kano Youth Participants

MTN Nigeria distributed N11 million in cash prizes to young participants during a youth-focused event held in Kano. The event gathered 100 individuals and featured various activities such as games, fashion, music, dance, and entrepreneurship discussions.

Abu Sufyan Aliyu, a senior manager in the northeast region of MTN Nigeria, stated that the program was designed to provide a platform for youth to connect, share ideas, and develop innovative solutions to challenges they face. The event included a pitch competition where 100 winners received cash prizes of N2.5 million, N1.5 million, and N1 million, respectively.

Additional activities included dance competitions and board games, with cash prizes ranging from N200,000 to N500,000. Onyebuchi Ukwuegbu, an analyst supporting the MTN brand, explained that the event was curated to reflect the interests of young people and brought together diverse communities.

The initiative reinforced MTN's commitment to empowering Nigerian youth and creating spaces for creative self-expression.