In Lagos, Nigeria, entrepreneur Blessing Unoka is showing how clean energy can strengthen food production, create jobs and support local farmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her company, Sambal Enterprise, operates a solar-powered food-processing centre that does not rely on diesel generators or grid electricity. It processes soybeans, maize, ginger and tomatoes into products including soya milk powder, plantain flour and maize flour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The business currently employs 50 women and purchases crops from more than 200 smallholder farmers. This provides farmers with a reliable market while creating employment opportunities for women working in food processing and distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sambal Enterprise also uses a biodigester to transform organic waste from its operations into cooking energy and fertiliser. This circular system reduces waste and helps the business avoid approximately 15 tonnes of carbon emissions each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In August 2026, the company won first place at the AfroHackathon clean-energy innovation challenge in Accra, Ghana. The award recognised its practical combination of renewable energy, food production and community impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blessing Unoka\u2019s achievement demonstrates how African entrepreneurs can build profitable businesses while supporting farmers, creating jobs and protecting the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Source: Energy News Network https:\/\/energy-news-network.com\/industry-news\/afrohackathon-winner-blessing-unoka-sambal\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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