234 UNN Summit, Empowering the Leaders of Tomorrow

234 UNN Summit, Empowering the Leaders of Tomorrow

The 1st Ever 234 UNN Summit will be hosted by The 234 Project in partnership with the All-Nigeria United Nations Students’ and Youth Association, University of Nigeria Chapter(ANUNSA, UNN). The Summit is a progressive event founded on the 234Project’s mission of building a platform where people can discover everything positive, progressive and inspirational about Nigeria. The theme of the Summit is "Empowering the Leaders of Tomorrow".

Available seating is limited so be sure to sign up as soon as possible to enter for Door Busters.

Date: May 5th 2017
Time: 11 a.m
Theme: Empowering the Leaders of tomorrow
Location: Princess Alexandra Auditorium (PAA), UNN Campus
Contact: Send emails to questions@the234project.com or call 07037929503/07068632652

To register for free CLICK HERE

There are three packages to choose from during the application:

1.  234 Startup ------------- Worth- N75,000 Grand Prize {Pitch your unique solution, product or business idea that you believe will impact lives.}
2.  234 Debate ------------- Worth - N80,000 Grand Prize { Make the best argument to prove your point right and your opponent’s point wrong.}
3. 234 Heritage ------------ Worth - N30,000 Grand Prize {Showcase your cultural heritage. Share and demonstrate your pride and love for Nigeria}

SEE DETAILS AND SCREENSHOTS BELOW:

234 STARTUP

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE ?

1. University of Nigeria Students who are innovative and creative
2. University of Nigeria Students who are entrepreneurial
3. University of Nigeria Students who are solutions oriented/problem solvers
4. University of Nigeria Students who are environmentalist
5. University of Nigeria Students with an idea to start a business
6. University of Nigeria Students who have started a company

Students from the following Campuses may apply:

-Nsukka Campus

-Enugu Campus

-Aba Campus

OBJECTIVES

Create an opportunity for students to present their business venture, product ideas or solutions in an environment that promotes new venture creation and the spirit of entrepreneurship

Award students on the merits of presenting their idea and the completeness of the idea with N75,000 and certificates of participation

Give students a chance to showcase their talent and passion for entrepreneurship

GENERAL COMPETITION GUIDELINES

The competition is FREE to enter and is open to UNN Students.

Individuals or Teams (max of 2 people) may register by filling out the application below

PROCESS AND JUDGING.

Apply HERE:

Judges will include entrepreneurs, consultants and other business professionals.

Online submissions will be judged and the finalists will be notified.

The Top 3 Startups will then compete in the final round on the 5th of May.

The winners will be announced at the end of the program.

FINAL ROUND GUIDELINES

The purpose of a pitch is to QUICKLY get the potential investor’s attention, let them know what you have and get them to say, “Tell me more!”

Distributing materials, samples and/or prototypes is permitted and encouraged.

Finalists will be required to present PowerPoint slides (max of 6)

During the final round, each person/team will be given five minutes to present their business idea, product idea or solution. Finalists will also answer questions from the panel of judges about their presentation.

VIDEO SUBMISSION GUIDELINES – Video Must be 2 MINS max

Remember to include:

1. Opening – What is your business/idea/solution/innovation?
2. What are you solving for and what is your proposed solution?
3. What is your competitive advantage?
4. How much capital is required to launch your Startup?
5. Upload your video to YouTube or Vimeo and share the link for your submission. It can be a private or public link, as long as our judges can access it.

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234 DEBATE

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE ?

-University of Nigeria Students @

-Nsukka Campus

-Enugu Campus

-Aba Campus

OBJECTIVES

Create an opportunity for students to present their oratory and critical thinking skills in an environment that promotes leadership and transparency

Award students on the merits of presenting their view points and the completeness of thought with N80,000 and certificates of participation.

GENERAL COMPETITION GUIDELINES

1. This is a 4 person team competition and the team captain and team name should be registered in the application below.
2. At least 2 members must participate in submitted video.
3. Choose to Defend or Argue against one of the topics below.
4. Skill-based education panacea to the unemployment problems in Nigeria.

Reverting to an Agro-Dependent economy, a panacea to Nigeria’s economic woes.

PROCESS AND JUDGING

1. Judges will include entrepreneurs and business professionals
2. The Top 3 teams will be selected following the online submissions and finalists will be notified.
3. The finalists will make a presentation on May 5th, 2017.
4. The winners will be announced at the end of the event.

VIDEO SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Remember to include:

Video has to be a maximum of 120 seconds – (2mins).

Remember to state your topic, your position and your conclusion

Make sure you speak clearly and that the submitted video is very clear. Feel free to reach out to friends and colleagues to review the video before you submit. VIDEOS THAT ARE HARD TO COMPREHEND OR VIEW WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

1. Light your shot appropriately.
2. Have a professional appearance.
3. Upload your video to YouTube or Vimeo and share the link for your submission. It can be a private or public link, as long as our judges can access it.

FINAL ROUND GUIDELINES

These guidelines would be provided on the day of the event.

234Heritage:

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE ?

Universtiy of Nigeria Students @ any of the following Campuses

Nsukka Campus

Enugu Campus

Aba Campus

OBJECTIVES

Strengthen young people’s adequate understanding of other cultures: develop a tolerant attitude to cultural differences and respect for ethnic peculiarities with their unique forms of self-expression and artistic realization

Support emerging talents in their creative initiatives and promote choreography and other various artistic forms, performing and pedagogical aspects. The competition should encourage academic, professional cooperation and cultural exchange between participating teams.

GENERAL COMPETITION GUIDELINES

The competition is FREE to enter and is open all University of Nigeria Students.

Individuals or Groups (max of 6 people) may register by filling out the application below

PROCESS AND JUDGING

Apply below

1. Online submissions will be judged and the finalist will be notified.
2. The Top 3 Acts will then compete in the final round on the 5th of May.
3. The winners will be announced at the end of the event.

FINAL ROUND GUIDELINES

Finalists will be informed of all final round guidelines

VIDEO SUBMISSION GUIDELINES – Video should not be longer than 2MINs

Remember to include:

1. Name of the Act and performance type.
2. Upload your video to YouTube or Vimeo and share the link for your submission. It can be a private or public link, as long as our judges can access it.