In yet another powerful testament to Enugu State’s fast-rising dominance in Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem, Linia Finance, a standout startup that emerged from the Enugu Campus Hackathon and Bootcamp rounds, has clinched 3rd place nationally at the prestigious NITDA x Japan iHATCH Demo Day, securing a remarkable $10,000 equity-free funding prize.
The winning team—Bassey Asuquo, Blessing Nnamani, and Chinomso Ohakwe—has earned national applause for their groundbreaking solution and the resilience, creativity, and brilliance they brought to the competition. Their success is more than a personal milestone; it is a celebration of Enugu’s innovation pipeline delivering real, measurable outcomes.
Industry watchers say Linia Finance's achievement is a reflection of what happens when raw talent is deliberately nurtured within a structured, supportive environment. That structure, they note, is what Enugu has been intentionally building in recent years.
Under the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, Enugu State has transformed into a hotspot for digital skills, tech entrepreneurship, and startup acceleration. The Governor’s sustained investments in the digital economy—through innovation hubs, tech-focused bootcamps, and youth-centered empowerment programmes—continue to push young innovators from the classroom to global platforms.
For many in the state’s thriving tech community, this national win is not a surprise but a validation of a new reality: Enugu is no longer merely participating in Nigeria’s tech future; it is actively shaping it.
As the applause continues to pour in from across the country, today stands as a proud moment for the entire Enugu innovation ecosystem. And with momentum like this, one thing is certain—this is only the beginning. 🚀
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