Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji, Nigerian, Social Entrepreneur
At 31 years old, Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji is the Founder of RISE Networks, “a Nigeria-based private and public sector funded Youth Interest social enterprise with a primary focus on wholesome youth and education development.” With focus on creating intellectual development for young Nigerians ages 16 through 30, RISE gets funding from several state governments and blue-chip companies.
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