Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (CADEF)

🇳🇬Happy Independence Day, Nigeria! 🌟As we celebrate 64 years of our nation's sovereignty, Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (CADEF) proudly stands with every Nigerian. Our journey towards economic growth, social injustice and innovation continues, driven by the spirit of resilience and unity that defines us as a people - the Naija spirit!💪 We believe that empowering consumers is key to national progress.⚡ From promoting digital financial inclusion for PWDs to advocating for sustainable energy solutions, we are on our way to creating a more inclusive and sustainable Nigeria.🤝 Prof. Chiso Ndukwe-Okafor, MBA, MPA, EdD Consumers International FCCPC Nigeria NITDA Nigeria Lovelyn Okafor #CADEF #IndependenceDay #Nigeriaat64 #Greenlabs #InnovationChallenge #ConsumerProtection #empowerment

Focus on your ability to represent a story that’s never been told before and becoming a picture of the impossible made possible 💡 💡

Team AgroFlow, sowing the seeds of innovation with their lease-to-own smart irrigation system - to maximize water efficiency, reduce costs and promote sustainable agricultural practices by delivering precisely the right amount of water needed for optimal growth. Moments like these define the future! Prof. Chiso Ndukwe-Okafor, MBA, MPA, EdD Lovelyn Okafor Jacob's Ladder Africa Senami Anko Climaverb. Consumers International #CADEF #JLA #InnovationChallenge #DemoDay

Highlights from the Renewable Energy Innovation Challenge Demo Day... One of the finalists making his elevator pitch! This is where weeks of hardwork, mentorship and passion came to life! See which pitch captured the judges' hearts in our next update... Jacob's Ladder Africa Nigeria Youth SDGs Network #CADEF #JLA #InnovationChallenge #DemoDay #YouthEmpowerment

We’re proud to join forces with Consumers International in advocating for vulnerable consumers in the marketplace. Together, we’re committed to ensuring that every consumer, especially the vulnerable, has a voice at the table. FCCPC Nigeria Central Bank of Nigeria National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) Disability Rights Advocacy Center #CADEF #ConsumerAdvocacy #FairDigitalFinance #DigitalFinancialInclusion

The Chairman, Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation, Chigbo Ndukwe during his speech redirected the focus of the young innovators, from the distracting standards of excellence around them to their innate ability to represent the picture of impossibilities becoming possible. Prof. Chiso Ndukwe-Okafor, MBA, MPA, EdD Lovelyn Okafor Uzo Mkparu HCIB Bolaji Alaba Ojediran [MCFI] Segun Anjorin Michele A. Oluwaseun Okimiji (ph.D) Jacob's Ladder Africa #CADEF #JLA #InnovationChallenge #DemoDay #YouthEmpowerment #GreenJobs

Highlights from the Renewable Energy Innovation Challenge Demo Day! Karen Chelang'at, Chief Innovation Officer, Jacob's Ladder Africa opened the floor, welcoming all innovators and online viewers to the Renewable Energy Innovation Challenge Demo Day which took place in Lagos, Nigeria We choose to see through the lens of the future. The future is now! Prof. Chiso Ndukwe-Okafor, MBA, MPA, EdD Lovelyn Okafor Jacob's Ladder Africa NITDA Nigeria Uzo Mkparu HCIB Segun Anjorin Bolaji Alaba Ojediran [MCFI] Michele A. Taiwo Tella-Ndukwe Afolabi Davidson #CADEF #JLA #InnovationChallenge #DemoDay #YouthEmpowerment

It's been an incredible journey! First, we received applications from applicants in over 40 tertiary institutions in Nigeria- bright and brilliant change-makers, all eager to make a difference. Next, they went through series of inspiring info sessions, those selected embarked on the challenge, each one ready to push boundaries and make an impact. With the onboarding phase, our finalists got their first taste of the support and expertise they’d receive, setting them up with resources to prepare for what was to come. Then, they plunged headfirst into an intense **three-week hackathon**, working side-by-side with some of the industry’s best. Late nights, countless brainstorming sessions, and valuable feedback helped them refine their visions and build resilient strategies. But it didn’t stop there. Our Quarterfinal and Semifinal rounds were where these teams truly shone. Pitch after pitch, they competed, pushed, and proved their worth, making it through fierce rounds that challenged them at every step. Now, only a handful remain, each one ready for the ultimate moment: the **demo day**. With everything they’ve learned and every skill they’ve honed, they’ll compete for the titles of *1st, 2nd, 3rd and, Crowd's Favourite* Who will rise to the top? Join us as we cheer on these exceptional finalists and celebrate the innovation that has brought us to this moment! 🎉 #CADEF #JLA #InnovationChallenge #DemoDay #RenewableEnergy #YouthEnpowerment Prof. Chiso Ndukwe-Okafor, MBA, MPA, EdDLovelyn Okafor Jacob's Ladder AfricaConsumers International Afolabi Davidson Michele A. Ada Aguocha Mary Adedoyin Wadzani Dauda Palnam, (PhD, MRSB , FSPR) Sampson Nwachukwu Victor Nwodo Adetola Adegbayi Olusegun Anjorin Emmanuel Abah Senami Anko Chiedozie Overcomer Tunde Adeyemi ogunjobi Zainab Engr. Bios I²Hubs Emmanuel Aanu Ajayi Favour Ndika Rasheed Aliu #CADEF #JLA #InnovationChallenge #DemoDay #RenewableEnergy #YouthEmpowerment

The REIC Demo Day is Finally Here!!! Are you excited? We definitely are! Get ready to meet the brilliant minds who’ll be judging tomorrow's incredible innovations in renewable energy. #greenlabschallenge #renewableenergy #innovation #hackathon #demoday #cadefng Jacob's Ladder Africa Segun Anjorin Uzo Mkparu HCIB Bolaji Alaba Ojediran [MCFI] Agharese Onaghise

The Renewable Energy Innovation Challenge Demo Day is Finally Here! Tomorrow, we reach the grand finale of an incredible journey to power change through innovation! Over the past few weeks, our participants have shown remarkable dedication, creativity, and resilience. From our 3 insightful info sessions—two live and one pre-recorded—to three intensive weeks of mentoring and rigorous qualifying rounds, these talented innovators have been on an inspiring journey of growth. With the support of the Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (CADEF) in partnership with Jacob's Ladder Africa (JLA), every moment of guidance and every challenge conquered has led up to this exciting Demo Day, where the brightest ideas in renewable energy will take center stage! Join us as we witness the future of sustainable energy unfold, and celebrate the passion and potential driving a greener tomorrow. Stay tuned for all the highlights, and cheer on our amazing finalists! #greenlabschallenge #renewableenergy #innovation #hackathon #demoday #cadefng Jacob's Ladder Africa University of Lagos Segun Anjorin Uzo Mkparu HCIB Lagos State University Prof. Chiso Ndukwe-Okafor, MBA, MPA, EdD