TASUED Student Wins ₦5 Million AND International Master’s Scholarship at African Summit—You Won’t Believe How She Did It

The Vice-Chancellor of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Samuel Ekundayo Oladipo, has congratulated Miss Adebayo Oluwabusayomi Ehinome, a 300-level student of the Department of Home Economics and Hotel Management, following her outstanding performance at the 2026 African Legacy Summit.

Miss Ehinome emerged winner of the Future Visionary Challenge, securing a ₦5 million cash prize and a fully funded Master’s scholarship in a hospitality-related discipline after excelling in a highly competitive continental contest that brought together top student innovators across Africa.

Describing the achievement as remarkable, the Vice-Chancellor said it has brought pride, honour, and international recognition to the university community. In a statement issued on behalf of the university management, staff, students, and alumni, he praised her creativity, confidence, innovation, and strong presentation skills throughout the competition.

The competition took place at the African Legacy Summit, widely regarded as one of the largest gatherings of students and professionals in Africa’s hospitality, travel, and tourism industry. This year’s edition featured participants from 26 tertiary institutions across Nigeria, with students presenting innovative ideas and business solutions aimed at transforming the sector.

According to reports, the challenge followed a rigorous three-stage pitching process that saw 112 students present entrepreneurial concepts before panels of judges and industry experts. After multiple rounds of evaluation, Miss Ehinome emerged overall winner, outperforming contestants from several institutions across the continent.

University management described her success as a clear reflection of the quality of training, entrepreneurial exposure, and innovation-driven culture being promoted within TASUED. The Vice-Chancellor emphasized that the institution remains committed to producing globally competitive graduates equipped with practical skills, leadership capacity, and creative problem-solving abilities.

He further noted that the victory demonstrates how TASUED students can compete effectively on both national and international stages when provided with the right environment and institutional support. According to him, the result aligns with the university’s broader mission of encouraging practical learning, entrepreneurship, and talent development.

“The achievement is a reflection of the quality of education, innovation and entrepreneurial culture being promoted at the University,” the Vice-Chancellor said.

He also urged other students to emulate the discipline, resilience, and excellence demonstrated by Miss Ehinome, stressing that opportunities abound for those who remain focused and committed to positive academic and professional engagement.

Beyond celebrating the win, the Vice-Chancellor reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to strengthening research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and talent discovery initiatives that will further enhance global competitiveness among students.

Members of the university community have continued to celebrate the milestone, describing it as an inspiring achievement that is expected to motivate students across various departments to pursue excellence and innovation-driven opportunities.

The victory further reinforces TASUED’s growing reputation within Nigeria’s higher education landscape, particularly in vocational education, hospitality studies, entrepreneurship, and practical skills development.