Parallex Bank Sponsors Future Africa Leaders Awards, Kenyan Agripreneur Wins Top Prize

Parallex Bank PLC sponsors the 2025 Future Africa Leaders Awards, organized by the Future Africa Leaders Foundation, honoring outstanding young leaders driving development projects across Africa. Waithera, a 23-year-old Kenyan agripreneur, wins the star prize for her impactful work in food security and waste management.

The bank's sponsorship reflects its commitment to empowering African youth and shaping the continent's future trajectory. The bank's Managing Director, Dr.

Olufemi Bakr, emphasizes the potential of Africa's young population in driving innovation and economic growth. Nigeria's demographic advantage, with nearly 70% of the population under 30, is highlighted as a significant opportunity for the nation's development.