Akurueulo Awards Debuts to Recognise Igbo Mentorship-Based Entrepreneurial System
By Emmanuella Oghenetega The Akurueulo Awards, is an initiative designed to acknowledge individuals and institutions operating within the Igbo trade apprenticeship framework, which has played a significant role in skills development and enterprise growth across Nigeria and the diaspora. The Chief Convener of the awards, Chief Allwell Okata, speaking to newsmen in Abuja, stated that the new platform, is to recognise Igbo mentorship-based entrepreneurship, popularly known as the Igba-boi apprenticeship system. According to the organisers, the inaugural edition of the awards will be held in Abia State. And will focus on recognising outstanding mentors, former apprentices who have established successful businesses, market institutions, diaspora entrepreneurs, and organisations supporting enterprise development within the Igbo commercial system. The Igba-boi model, which is built around mentorship, apprenticeship, capital support, and settlement, has existed for decades and has ...