Inspire to Excel 2025: Abiola Kila Onalaja Empowers Entrepreneurs, Business Professionals and Innovators

 

Lagos, Nigeria – January 15, 2025: The highly anticipated Inspire to Excel 2025 event, spearheaded by visionary entrepreneur Abiola Kila Onalaja, took place on January 12th, 2025, at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos. The event brought together thought leaders, aspiring entrepreneurs, and industry experts to ignite innovation, inspire bold steps, and foster economic growth.

 

Themed “Dream. Grow. Achieve,” the event featured a line-up of exceptional speakers, including Olumide Balogun (Google West Africa), Chioma Ikokwu (The Good Way Foundation), Tomie Balogun (Twelve.hq), Professor Anthony Kila (CIAPS), Kunle Erinle (Skills Paddy) and Olufunke Fajusigbe (Generation Nextz), who shared actionable insights on leadership, branding, and personal development. 

The highlight of the day was the Launch Pad Pitch Competition, where entrepreneurs

showcased their ideas for a chance to win funding.

$1,000 Launch Pad Winner: Esther Taiwo of Damseth Enterprise, an entrepreneur who presented a sustainable solution by transforming waste nylons into stylish shoes. $500 Runner-Up: Uzodinma Esther of Esterbare Shaving Cream, whose bold and practical approach to improving women’s shaving options impressed the judges. “This event is more than just a platform; it’s a movement to mobilize greatness,” said Abiola Kila Onalaja. “Inspire to Excel is my way of giving back, creating opportunities for dreamers,

and building a community where ideas flourish and

purpose-driven innovation thrives​