Africell Impact Foundation Honours Winners Of Tech For Good Innovation Challenge
By Francis Kargbo – Media Relations Intern
The Africell Impact Foundation, in partnership with the Oxford University Africa Society and Fourah Bay College (FBC), has recognised three outstanding young innovators following the successful conclusion of the 2026 Tech for Good Innovation Challenge.
The initiative, launched under the 2026 Innovation Seed Fund at the annual Oxford Africa Conference, seeks to empower young people to develop technology-driven solutions to societal challenges and contribute to sustainable development.
Ten students and recent graduates of Fourah Bay College initially presented their innovative ideas for assessment, from which three finalists were selected. Leon Lollyn Arnold Grovesnor emerged as the overall winner, while Michael Mahungbe Blango and Yeaniva Agnes Lansana were recognised as finalists.
Speaking at the celebration, Africell Sierra Leone Chief Executive Officer, Shadi Gerjawi, congratulated the participants and emphasised the importance of supporting young innovators to transform their ideas into practical and commercially viable solutions.
He reaffirmed Africell’s commitment to youth empowerment and technological advancement, assuring participants that the company remains open to engaging with young people passionate about innovation. He also disclosed plans to organise a second edition of the competition, with other universities expected to participate.
Deputy Registrar of Fourah Bay College, Brima Bah, described the achievement as a proud moment for the institution, particularly as it prepares to celebrate its bicentenary. He commended the Africell Impact Foundation and Oxford University Africa Society for providing students with an opportunity to showcase their creativity and entrepreneurial potential.
The overall winner, Leon Lollyn Arnold Grovesnor, an Economics student at FBC, expressed gratitude for the recognition, describing the competition as an invaluable experience that strengthened his confidence and broadened his knowledge.
His winning innovation, Eco Corpor, is a technology-driven platform designed to facilitate the trading of recyclable materials, promote recycling and encourage sustainable waste management practices.
Grovesnor also praised Africell for creating an opportunity that enabled him to present his innovation to Oxford University without travelling to the United Kingdom.
The initiative highlights the growing partnership between academia, the private sector and international institutions in empowering young people to use technology to address societal challenges and drive national development.
