Moniepoint Champions Youth Empowerment Through Oratory Competition in Delta State

 Moniepoint Champions Youth Empowerment Through Oratory Competition in Delta State

Asaba, Nigeria – June 2025 – In a bold demonstration of its commitment to youth development and human capital advancement in Africa, leading fintech company Moniepoint Inc. has partnered with the Mega Impact Foundation to support the 5th edition of the NextGen Connect Interschool Oratory Competition in Asaba, Delta State.

The event, held to commemorate this year’s International Day of the Boy Child, brought together senior secondary school students from across the state to speak on the theme: “The Role of Financial Inclusion and Technology in Shaping a Brighter Future for Young People in Africa.” The competition provided a powerful platform for young voices to articulate their perspectives on financial empowerment and digital innovation as tools for transformative change.

Otovo Praise of Crystalloid International School emerged as the overall winner, earning a full-year scholarship sponsored by the Tosin Eniolorunda STEM Foundation, a philanthropic initiative named after Moniepoint’s CEO. Audi Innocent of St. Patrick’s College and Asher David of Glorious Kids Academy placed second and third respectively, receiving cash prizes of ₦300,000 and ₦200,000.

Speaking on the initiative, Moniepoint CEO Tosin Eniolorunda said the competition aligns with the company’s broader vision of sustainable innovation through youth investment.

> “At Moniepoint, we believe future-proofing our continent starts with empowering the next generation,” he said. “Beyond financial inclusion, we are committed to building capacity through education and literacy, which are critical drivers of socio-economic development. From initiatives like the CAD/CAM lab we donated to OAU, to our Moniepoint DreamDevs programme, we continue to invest in the future of Africa.”

The competition also forms part of Moniepoint’s wider strategy to promote critical thinking, confidence-building, and civic engagement among young people. The company’s support of events such as the NextGen Connect Conference and Tech-In-School initiatives further underscores its role as a catalyst for youth-led innovation and leadership.

Founder of the Mega Impact Foundation, Florence Ogonegbu, hailed the partnership with Moniepoint as a step toward building a more inclusive and empowered generation.

> “Every young person deserves access to quality education and platforms to grow,” she stated. “Through partnerships like this, we’re not just creating opportunities—we’re shaping a continent-wide movement for transformation. Together, we can unlock Africa’s immense potential, one young leader at a time.”

The programme also received support from the Delta State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, reinforcing the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration in nurturing young talents.

As Moniepoint continues to deepen its social impact footprint, initiatives like the oratory competition serve as a beacon of hope, spotlighting the role of the private sector in building a resilient and inclusive Africa—starting with its youth.