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 Saturday, October 3, 2026, at D’Franklin Event Centre, where young entrepreneurs from across Nigeria showcased and pitched their business ideas to investors, industry players and other stakeholders.
Representing his business, TeeJay Prints Wurld, Tujjani competed in the Innovation Category against emerging entrepreneurs 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 designed to promote entrepreneurship, innovation and business development among young Nigerians by providing a platform for emerging entrepreneurs to present their ideas, demonstrate their capabilities and explore opportunities for business growth.
The competition featured three major categories—Innovation, Commodity and Fashion with participants drawn from different parts of the country.
Tujjani’s third-place finish represents a significant achievement for AKUM and underscores the entrepreneurial potential of students of the institution.
Through TeeJay Prints Wurld, the young entrepreneur has demonstrated his ability to develop an idea into a viable business venture while pursuing his academic studies.
The Niger State Ministry of Information and Orientation congratulated Tujjani and TeeJay Prints Wurld on the achievement, expressed its best wishes for his continued success in his entrepreneurial journey.
