Ayokunle Bankole Nominated for Prestigious Global Entrepreneurs Award

Lagos, Nigeria – July 19, 2024: African Market Entry Consulting Limited and the entire Brainbox Holdings is proud to announce that its Group Managing Director, Ayokunle Bankole, has been nominated for the prestigious Global Entrepreneurs Award. This esteemed recognition is given to outstanding entrepreneurs and leaders worldwide who have made significant contributions to entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation.

The award will be presented at the Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF), a flagship event of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024, taking place from November 22-24 at the Entrepreneurship Village in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. The festival is renowned for celebrating and catalyzing the spirit of entrepreneurship globally, featuring a lineup of influential world leaders and distinguished speakers.

Event Highlights:

• Award Presentation: The award will be presented by global leaders including the Entrepreneurship Village Board Chairman, the Global Entrepreneurship Festival Board Chairman, and the host Governor.
• Distinguished Speakers: Notable speakers include Jeff Hoffman (Chairman of Global Entrepreneurship Network), Joseph William Foster (Founder of Reebok), Dr. Christina Rahm, Sir Prof. Gabrielle P. Andreoli, Dr. Michael Tjalve, H.E. Mark Lindsay, Ibukun Awosika, Dr. Rabbi Elie Abbadie, Sir Robert Grant, Prof. Lawrence Krauss, Dr. Mart McCllean, Gerald Guratola, Fela Durotoye, and Funke Felix-Adejumo.
• Special Guests of Honor: The event will be graced by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, His Excellency Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Mrs. Folorunso Alakija, and Mayor Max Zammit.

Event Features:

The GEF will include a variety of enriching experiences designed to empower and inspire attendees, such as conferences, trade fairs, exhibitions, business pitches to venture capitalists, networking sessions, innovation expos, hackathons, a fashion show, a global leadership forum, and an international women's congress. The event will conclude with a spectacular closing concert.

Bankole’s nomination serves as a powerful endorsement of his exceptional profile and contributions to the global entrepreneurial community. This recognition positions him and Brainbox Holdings as industry leaders with international acclaim, enhancing their market presence and value.

Event Details:

• Event Name: Global Entrepreneurship Festival
• Theme: Beyond Boundaries: Prosperity through Entrepreneurship
• Date: November 22-24, 2024
• Venue: Entrepreneurship Village, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
• Audience: 20 million viewers, 5000+ event participants, 200+ exhibitors, 67+ countries, 43+ global speakers, 12 concurrent events
• Attendees: Heads of state, global thought leaders, ambassadors, diplomats, ministers, governors, investors, policymakers, entrepreneurs, CEOs, celebrities, venture capitalists, high-net-worth individuals, and business owners from Africa and around the world.

We are honored to celebrate Bankole’s achievements and his unwavering dedication to entrepreneurship and innovation. This nomination not only highlights his remarkable work but also elevates Brainbox Holdings in the global marketplace.

Official Announcement video of the Event by His Excellency, the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, can be watched here