AKUM STUDENT EMERGES THIRD AT NATIONAL GEMHUNT 5.0 COMPETITION
MINNA, October 4, 2026:
The Ministry of Information and Orientation is pleased to announce that Ahmed Tujjani, a 200-level Data Science student of Abdulkadir Kure University, Minna (AKUM), has emerged third in the Innovation Category of the national GEMHUNT 5.0 entrepreneurship and innovation competition.
Tujjani secured the position at the grand finale of the competition held on October 3, 2026, at D’Franklin Event Centre. The event brought together young entrepreneurs from across Nigeria to showcase and pitch their business ideas to investors, industry players and other stakeholders.
Representing his business, TeeJay Prints Wurld, Tujjani competed in the Innovation Category against participants drawn from different parts of the country.
The fifth edition of GEMHUNT, organised by the Bilaad Development Trust, was held under the theme, “From Roots to Riches: Building Nigeria’s Next Generation of Entrepreneurs.”
The initiative is aimed at promoting entrepreneurship, innovation and business development among young Nigerians.
The competition featured three major categories: Innovation, Commodity and Fashion. These categories provided a national platform for emerging entrepreneurs to present their ideas, demonstrate their capabilities and explore opportunities for business growth.
Tujjani’s third-place finish is a significant achievement for AKUM and highlights the entrepreneurial potential of students in the institution.
Through TeeJay Prints Wurld, he has demonstrated the ability to transform an idea into a viable business venture while pursuing his studies.
The Ministry of Information and Orientation congratulates Ahmed Tujjani and TeeJay Prints Wurld on this achievement and wishes him continued success in his entrepreneurial journey.
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