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Ekiti State team clinches N5 Million grand prize at GTB squadco hackathon 2.0

March 23, 2025 • 2 min read

March 22, 2025

By Ayinde Adeleke

Team Savvy from Ekiti State, comprising three brilliant Yoruba sons, Adeosun Covenant, Favour Adebayo, and Samuel Adeyemi, has emerged victorious at the GTB Squadco Hackathon 2.0, securing the coveted grand prize of N5 million.

This achievement is a testament to the exceptional talents and capabilities of Yoruba youths in the tech industry.

It is a proud moment for the Yoruba nation, and a call to action for Yoruba leaders to empower more young people in the region to take control of their future and destiny.

The GTB Squadco Hackathon 2.0, a flagship event organized by Guaranty Trust Bank, brought together talented young innovators from across the country to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems.

The hackathon provided a platform for participants to demonstrate their problem-solving skills, creativity, and technical expertise, with the goal of identifying and rewarding the most promising ideas.

Team Savvy’s winning solution, a cutting-edge fintech innovation, demonstrated a deep understanding of the challenges facing the financial services sector and presented a practical, effective solution.

The team’s impressive presentation and demonstration of their solution earned them the top spot among the competitors, securing the grand prize of N5 million.

This victory is not only a celebration of Yoruba excellence in tech but also a reminder of the vast potential for technological advancement in the region.

It is a call to action for Yoruba leaders to invest in the education and empowerment of young people, particularly in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Yoruba leaders can ensure that the region’s youths are equipped to take control of their future and destiny, and to drive economic growth and development in the region.

As Team Savvy celebrates their well-deserved victory, they are also poised to make a significant impact in the fintech industry, and to inspire a new generation of Yoruba youths to pursue careers in tech.