Nigeria faces urgent environmental issues, from waste management to biodiversity loss. The Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge 2025 is calling on young innovators and youth-led SMEs to design long-term, sustainable solutions to these problems. This initiative, powered by MTN Nigeria in partnership with WWF (through NCF) and UNDP Nigeria, gives participants a chance to win funding, receive recognition, and represent Nigeria on a continental stage.
Prizes for Winners
- First Prize: ₦3,000,000
- Second Prize: ₦2,000,000
- Third Prize: ₦1,500,000
Top winners will also represent Nigeria at the Africa PachiPanda Finale in South Africa, competing with other country champions.
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Open to young individuals or teams of up to three persons
- Youth-led small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply
- Applicants must be focused on providing innovative solutions to pressing environmental challenges in Nigeria
Program Duration & Timeline
- Call for entries is open now
- Selected winners will move on to the Africa Finale in South Africa (2025)
- Specific program milestones will be shared directly with shortlisted applicants
Guidance for Applicants
- Be problem-specific: Identify a real environmental challenge in your community and propose a measurable solution.
- Show sustainability impact: Highlight how your idea will make long-term change, not just short-term fixes.
- Think scalability: Judges want solutions that can be expanded beyond one community.
- Team wisely: If applying as a team, ensure complementary skills (e.g., tech, business, sustainability).
- Prepare visuals: A clear prototype, sketches, or process flow can make your idea easier to understand.
- Check originality: Avoid re-submitting generic ideas or copying existing solutions without improvement.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge form: Apply Here
- Select your entry submission mode: individual or team (max 3 people)
- Provide your participant information and complete the form
- Submit your application before the closing date (to be announced by MTN)
For more details, contact: sustainability.ng@mtn.com
The Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge is more than a competition — it’s a movement for environmental sustainability. If you’re passionate about shaping a greener future, this is your chance to act.
