{"id":10076,"date":"2025-12-09T15:53:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T15:53:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.ja-africa.org\/?p=10076"},"modified":"2026-01-19T20:17:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T20:17:15","slug":"nigerias-smartgenix-crowned-grand-prize-winner-of-the-15th-ja-africa-company-of-the-year-coy-competition-in-abuja","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.ja-africa.org\/backend\/nigerias-smartgenix-crowned-grand-prize-winner-of-the-15th-ja-africa-company-of-the-year-coy-competition-in-abuja\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria\u2019s Smartgenix Crowned Grand Prize Winner of the 15th JA Africa Company of the Year (COY) Competition in Abuja"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10076\" class=\"elementor elementor-10076\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3ebd8b7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3ebd8b7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b8cc09e\" data-id=\"b8cc09e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec97087 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ec97087\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abuja, Nigeria \u2013 December 9, 2025 \u2014 Junior Achievement (JA) Africa successfully concluded the 15th edition of the JA Africa COY Competition, held from December 3\u20135, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria, bringing together Africa\u2019s brightest young entrepreneurs to showcase innovative business solutions aligned with the theme \u201cACT! Action for Climate Transformation.\u201d The continental finals convened student companies from across Africa who had progressed through national JA Company Program competitions to compete across six innovation tracks: Innovation &amp; Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Financial Technology (FinTech), Digital Media &amp; Creation, Renewable Energy, and Circular Economy &amp; Sustainability.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following three days of dynamic pitching, mentorship engagement, exhibitions, and rigorous judging, Nigeria\u2019s Smartgenix was crowned the overall Company of the Year 2025 for demonstrating exceptional innovation, execution strength, and high-impact potential. Mauritius\u2019 Plantura claimed Second Place, while Uganda\u2019s Renewablock secured Third Place, rounding out the podium with solutions focused on sustainability and inclusive development. As the continental champion, Smartgenix will proceed to represent Africa at the global finals of the De La Vega Global Entrepreneurship Award, where it will compete against winning teams from other regions for a grand prize of US $15,000.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional recognitions were distributed among other deserving teams, thanks to the generous support of various sponsors, including FedEx, PMIEF, FirstBank Nigeria, Delta Air Lines, Bank of America, Kuda Microfinance Bank, Boeing, and Entrepreneurs\u2019 Organization.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Summary of Signature Award Winners:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FedEx Global Possibilities Award: XeroLabs, Ghana<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PMIEF Best Application of Project Management Award: Kwakhanya PlantIQ, Eswatini<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FirstBank Nigeria CEO Entrepreneurship Award: Plantura, Mauritius<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Summary of Branded Award Winners:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delta Air Lines Girls LEAD! Award: 16 girls awarded: Matse Takitsi, Fakudze Temantolo Siphesihle, Dlamini Gcinile Lenhle, Dhristi Gooroochurn, Ameydee Shalinee Chocken, Yezhilly Gopaulen, Lashna Gungabissoon, Ihimbazwe Niyikora Kevine, Uwayo Ange Kevine, Abarurema Hirwa Emma Reponse, Kendy Neilla Gisa, Atuhaire Gabriella Kusiima, Comfort Musukuma, Grace Chilinda, Ndanji Nanyangwe, and Wana Sanyikosa<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bank of America Best Financial Performance Award: Renewablock, Uganda<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kuda Young Entrepreneurs Award: Kwakhanya PlantIQ, Eswatini<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boeing Sustainable Innovation Award: XeroLabs, Ghana<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entrepreneurs\u2019 Organizations Rising Leader Award: Ameydee Chocken, CEO of Plantura, Mauritius<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reflecting on the success of COY 2025, Simi Nwogugu, President and CEO of JA Africa, said, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe creativity, courage, and solution-driven mindset we witnessed at COY 2025 remind us why Africa\u2019s youth are our greatest asset. Through entrepreneurship education, we are not just preparing young people for the future of work; we are empowering them to lead climate action, create jobs, and build resilient communities across the continent.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The competition concluded with the JA Africa Stakeholder Convening held on December 5 in Abuja under the theme \u201cUnlocking Africa\u2019s Youth Dividend: Radical Pathways for Inclusive Skills, Entrepreneurship, and Employment Systems.\u201d The high-level gathering brought together policymakers, educators, private sector leaders, philanthropic institutions, and development partners to catalyze strategic collaborations aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship education, expanding skills pathways, and scaling youth employment systems across Africa.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COY is anchored in the JA Company Program, which equips young people aged 14\u201317 with hands-on experience in business creation, financial management, teamwork, leadership, and venture pitching. As youth unemployment continues to pose a major development challenge across the continent, programs such as COY remain essential in bridging education to enterprise creation, equipping young people not only to seek employment but to become job creators and innovators within their communities. Alumni of the program across Africa have gone on to establish registered businesses, secure international scholarships and fellowships, and lead social and technology ventures.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 15th edition of the JA Africa COY was made possible through the generous support of its partners: Headline Sponsors \u2013 FedEx, Project Management Institute Educational Foundation (PMIEF), and FirstBank Nigeria; Platinum Sponsors \u2013 Delta Air Lines, Bank of America, and Kuda Microfinance Bank; Gold Sponsors \u2013 Boeing and the Entrepreneurs\u2019 Organization (EO); and Media Partner \u2013 What Media Group.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3780f37 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3780f37\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6362b0f\" data-id=\"6362b0f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01c99e7 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"01c99e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8a44a49 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8a44a49\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-af00438\" data-id=\"af00438\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52c6356 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52c6356\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Media Contact:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ellen Ukpi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Director, Marketing &amp; Communications<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Junior Achievement Africa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:ellen.ukpi@ja-africa.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ellen.ukpi@ja-africa.org<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-30673a5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"30673a5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fa5d35d\" data-id=\"fa5d35d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e11fbda elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"e11fbda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9e95a17 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9e95a17\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c7391b1\" data-id=\"c7391b1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e009906 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e009906\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>JA Africa<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Junior Achievement (JA) Africa is one of the largest and most impactful youth-serving NGOs on the continent, reaching over 1.5 million young people annually across 23 countries. Through hands-on learning experiences in entrepreneurship, work readiness, financial literacy, and STEM education, JA Africa equips young people with the skills and mindset to thrive in a rapidly evolving global economy. JA Africa\u2019s mission is to prepare and inspire Africa\u2019s youth to become ethical leaders, job creators, and agents of change who drive sustainable development across the continent.<\/span><\/p><p><b>FedEx Corp<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce, and business services. With annual revenue of $89 billion, the company offers integrated business solutions utilizing its flexible, efficient, and intelligent global network. Consistently ranked among the world&#8217;s most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 500,000 employees to remain focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards, and the needs of their customers and communities. FedEx is committed to connecting people and possibilities around the world responsibly and resourcefully, with a goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040. To learn more, please visit <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/fedex.com\/about\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fedex.com\/about<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>PMIEF (Project Management Institute Educational Foundation)<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For 35 years, PMIEF has helped put youth on the path to success by incorporating project management skills into their daily lives. Our goal is to forge partnerships with nonprofit organizations that support and prepare youth for success by offering project management expertise, resources, and volunteers to aid them in making their dreams a reality. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/pmi-educational-foundation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.pmi.org\/pmi-educational-foundation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>Delta Air Lines<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delta Air Lines is a major United States airline headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, operating nine hubs, with Hartsfield\u2013Jackson Atlanta International Airport serving as its largest. Together with its regional subsidiaries under the Delta Connection brand, the airline operates more than 5,400 flights daily and serves 325 destinations in 52 countries across six continents. Delta is a founding member of the SkyTeam alliance, expanding its global network, and is the second\u2011oldest operating commercial airline in the U.S. The airline ranks first globally in revenue and brand value among major airlines and consistently leads industry performance rankings, including The Wall Street Journal\u2019s 2022\u20132024 airline rankings and Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler\u2019s 2024 Readers\u2019 Choice Awards for Best Airlines in the U.S.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delta Air Lines is committed to empowering young people around the world through education and global citizenship programs. Its long-standing partnership with JA Africa expands access to STEM learning, leadership development, and real-world career exposure for Africa\u2019s youth. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delta.com\/mea\/en\/about-delta\/overview\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.delta.com\/mea\/en\/about-delta\/overview<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>First Bank Nigeria<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FirstBank of Nigeria Limited is the premier commercial bank in Nigeria, with a history of over 130 years of providing dependable and reliable financial services. As a leading financial services provider in Sub-Saharan Africa, FirstBank has consistently supported inclusive economic development by enabling individuals, businesses, and communities to achieve their financial goals. It offers a comprehensive range of retail and corporate banking services, backed by an extensive network of branches and digital channels that ensure seamless banking experiences for millions of customers across Africa and beyond. FirstBank is a member of the FBN Holdings Plc group.\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstbanknigeria.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.firstbanknigeria.com\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>Bank of America<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bank of America is one of the world\u2019s leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and more than 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit BofA Fast Facts for more information about the company.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Kuda Microfinance Bank<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kuda Microfinance Bank is a CBN-licensed subsidiary of Kuda Technologies, a fintech company on a mission to make financial services accessible, affordable, and rewarding for every African on the planet.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founded in 2019 by Babs Ogundeyi and Musty Mustapha, Kuda offers a modern alternative to traditional finance by delivering free money transfers, instant credit, savings tools, and business banking through digital channels.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The company has raised over $90 million from institutional investors, including Valar Ventures and Target Global, and it serves more than 7 million customers across Nigeria. <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/kuda.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kuda.com\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>Boeing<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing\u2019s diverse team is committed to innovating for the future and living the company\u2019s core values of safety, quality and integrity.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boeing\u2019s relationship with the Middle East extends back to 1945. Since then, Boeing has established a number of offices across the region, first in Riyadh in 1982, then a dedicated Boeing Defense, Space and Security office in Abu Dhabi in 1999, a regional headquarters in Dubai in 2005, an office in Doha in 2010, and a new office in Kuwait City in 2021. In addition, Boeing has field service teams across the region and two distribution centers for airplane spare parts in Dubai. For further information, please visit: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.boeing.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.boeing.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>Entrepreneurs&#8217; Organization (EO)<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Entrepreneurs\u2019 Organization (EO) is the world\u2019s largest membership network created by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs, everywhere. Since 1987, EO has been supporting the world\u2019s leading builders of business to realize more of their potential by fostering connection, strengthening leadership, and creating belonging across industries and borders. EO exists with a clear purpose: to move the world forward by unlocking the full potential of entrepreneurs.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its mission is engaging entrepreneurs to learn and grow, and its vision is to build the world\u2019s most influential community of entrepreneurs.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nearly 20,000 members across more than 220 chapters in 80 countries make up EO\u2019s global network. EO members are founders and owners of thriving businesses with a median revenue of over US $5 million, representing diverse industries and regions around the world. They connect through local and global experiences that go beyond business to holistically support the whole entrepreneur.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information or to get involved, please visit: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/eonetwork.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eonetwork.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>What Media Group<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Media Group is a holding company focused on strategic investments in Africa\u2019s media and entertainment sectors. The group identifies high-growth opportunities across the continent\u2019s rapidly expanding media landscape and provides financial investment, strategic guidance,- and operational support to innovative companies. With a commitment to both commercial growth and social impact, What Media Group prioritizes brands that elevate local talent, strengthen cultural expression, and contribute to the sustainable development of Africa\u2019s creative industries. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatmediagroup.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.whatmediagroup.com\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b><br \/><\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Abuja, Nigeria \u2013 December 9, 2025 \u2014 Junior Achievement (JA) Africa successfully concluded the 15th edition of the JA Africa COY Competition, held from December 3\u20135, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria, bringing together Africa\u2019s brightest young entrepreneurs to showcase innovative business solutions aligned with the theme \u201cACT! Action for Climate Transformation.\u201d The continental finals convened student &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/cms.ja-africa.org\/backend\/nigerias-smartgenix-crowned-grand-prize-winner-of-the-15th-ja-africa-company-of-the-year-coy-competition-in-abuja\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Nigeria\u2019s Smartgenix Crowned Grand Prize Winner of the 15th JA Africa Company of the Year (COY) Competition in Abuja<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":10077,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10076","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":{"featured_alumni_video":"","year":""},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/cms.ja-africa.org\/backend\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SmartGenix_COY25-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms.ja-africa.org\/backend\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10076","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms.ja-africa.org\/backend\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms.ja-africa.org\/backend\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms.ja-africa.org\/backend\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms.ja-africa.org\/backend\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10076"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/cms.ja-africa.org\/backend\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10076\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10318,"href":"https:\/\/cms.ja-africa.org\/backend\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10076\/revisions\/10318"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms.ja-africa.org\/backend\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10077"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms.ja-africa.org\/backend\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10076"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms.ja-africa.org\/backend\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10076"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms.ja-africa.org\/backend\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10076"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}