Calabar– Racheal Bassey, an emerging entrepreneur and environmental rifht activist from Cross River state, has garnered recognition at the YALI National Summit & International Youth Day, where she secured the 2nd place position in the highly competitive Innovation Pitch Competition. The summit, which brought together over 2,000 physical participants from across Nigeria and over 5,000 virtual attendees globally, celebrated young innovators and their contributions to solving pressing societal challenges NEGROIDHAVEN can say.
Racheal expressed her deep gratitude for the opportunity to present her innovation on such a prestigious platform. In her acceptance speech, she thanked HP Nigeria for their unwavering commitment to fostering innovation that drives extraordinary contributions to humanity. She also extended her appreciation to the Official YALI Network Nigeria for providing a platform that encourages young leaders to showcase their innovative ideas.
“This victory is as much yours as it is mine,” Racheal remarked, addressing the YALI Network Hub Cross River Family. She emphasized the crucial role that their support, encouragement, and belief in her had played throughout her journey. The camaraderie and warmth from her community were, according to her, a vital source of strength and motivation.
Racheal’s innovation, which has garnered attention at the national level, is set to be officially launched soon under the brand “Rabeal Eco-Revive.” She encouraged her supporters and the public to stay tuned for updates on the launch by following the Rabeal Eco-Revive page.
Reflecting on her experience, Racheal highlighted the importance of public speaking and storytelling skills for entrepreneurs, noting that these were key to effectively pitching her business idea to the diverse audience at the summit.
Racheal Bassey’s achievement at the YALI National Summit marks a significant milestone in her entrepreneurial journey, and her commitment to innovation promises to make a meaningful impact in her community and beyond.