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ABOUT US
Seed Transformation Network
Nigeria Chapter
The Nigeria Chapter of the Stanford Seed Transformation Network is committed to empowering business leaders to build strong, sustainable enterprises. Working closely with Stanford Seed, we focus on fostering growth through sound governance, innovative processes, and impactful leadership.
Since our launch on September 23, 2016, we have been dedicated to driving economic transformation in Nigeria by supporting businesses that create lasting value.
Our Mission
To create wealth in Nigeria by supporting high impact, high growth, sustainable business.
Our Vision
To establish Nigeria as a global economic force through empowerment and wealth creation.
Our Values
• Integrity • Lifelong learning • Quality • Fidelity • Service • Creativity
Welcome Message from the President
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the Stanford Seed Transformation Network Nigeria Chapter, a community of visionary leaders driving change across industries. Our members, graduates of the Stanford Seed Program, are committed to scaling businesses that foster economic growth, innovation, and resilience in Nigeria.
While our Network is exclusive to Seed alumni, its impact reaches far beyond. Through collaboration, shared expertise, and strategic initiatives, we empower businesses to create jobs, transform industries, and uplift communities. Together, we are building a future where Nigerian enterprises thrive as global benchmarks of excellence.
We invite you to explore our work and join us in shaping a prosperous future for Nigeria.
Warm regards,
Omololami Ajani
President,
Stanford Seed Nigeria Chapter
Member Directory
Heralding from almost 20 countries, across over a dozen industries, participants in the Seed Transformation Program represent some of the most promising businesses throughout Africa and South Asia. To learn more about the entrepreneurs who have completed our program and to connect with them directly, search our participant directory.
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News & Insights
Temitope Runsewe Named African Business Titan of the Year
We are proud to celebrate our member, Temitope Runsewe, Managing Director of Dutum Company Limited and member of the Stanford Seed Network, who has been honored as African Business Titan of the Year at the AfriHeritage Awards 2026 in Accra, Ghana. This recognition stands as a powerful acknowledgment of years of disciplined leadership, consistency, and a long-term approach to building impact-driven infrastructure across Africa. A Recognition Built on Years of Consistency For Temitope Runsewe,...
From Community Pharmacy to Business School Case Study: Celebrating Taofik and Kawthar Odukoya’s Impact on Healthcare Innovation
When a business becomes the subject of a case study at one of Africa's leading business schools, it is often a sign that the founders have built something worth learning from. That is exactly the milestone recently achieved by Seed Nigeria members, Taofik and Kawthar Odukoya, founders of Vanguard Pharmacy, whose entrepreneurial journey and innovative healthcare model were featured in a case study developed by Lagos Business School (LBS). The achievement also attracted coverage from major...
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