Testimonials
Showcasing Success Through Free Market Innovation
Explore inspiring stories from our participants, highlighting their growth, achievements, and how our fellowship made an impact.
Abdulraheem Muhammed Olarewaju
2025 Cohort 1 Fellow
It was a very great experience as I was put through the free market principles. I learned how development, innovation and growth can be achieved with free market policy.
The fellowship took me through how to build career on liberty principles advocacy, such as op-ed writing and policy review.
It exceeded my expectations due to the fact that I am a local coordinator for students for liberty in the past.
I am now willing to delve into free market advocacy.
Musa Abdullahi Musa
2025 Cohort 1 Fellow
The fellowship so far has been a life-changing experience for me. It has not only deepened my understanding of trade, markets, and economic freedom, but it has also built my confidence to speak, share, and engage meaningfully in discussions. Through the sessions led by experts like Mr. Ahmed Sanni, Mr. Leonard, Mr. Odong Arthur, Mr. Henry Kouam etc. I’ve learned how markets work, the importance of specialization, and the power of free trade in creating opportunities and improving lives.
What makes this journey truly special is the network of young, passionate fellows I’ve connected with each one bringing fresh energy and perspective. The support, collaboration, and shared drive to make an impact has inspired me to keep growing and to continue advocating for change in my community.
This fellowship has given me more than just knowledge it has given me a voice. I now feel more equipped to take action, influence policy, and contribute to building a freer and more prosperous society. I’m grateful for this opportunity and look forward to what lies ahead in the second half of the program.
Adebamowo Sharon Aderinola
2025 Cohort 1 Fellow
The Free Market Fellowship has deepened my understanding of economics and shifting my perspective from socialism to individualism. The fellowship has boosted my confidence in defending my views and engaging in debates. Connecting with like-minded individuals and accessed valuable resources, including books, articles, and events.
Jennifer Mmeta
2025 Cohort 1 Fellow
It’s been great, learning and reading again! And the connection and networking with so many people from different countries and places. It’s been enriching.
Obore Peter Elozino
2024 Cohort 1 Fellow
The Free Market Fellowship has done well to harmonize core principles. Initially, I was aware of some of these principles but did not fully understand their impact. Now, however, I have a better grasp and in-depth knowledge of them, and I can confidently speak about them.
Suurshater Paul Aungwa
2025 Cohort 1 Fellow
Well to me, it has been transformative as I got to learn a lot about economics. I never studied economics in secondary school but I got to discover through this program, that I have been practicing it’s principles ignorantly.
I really enjoyed every bit of the book review I was able to join it’s session. However I missed two sessions in as much as I tried not to, and to these very ones there’s no provision of their recordings for absentees. To this end and to aid the team to having better results in subsequent programs, I will suggest that a self-paced learning experience be adopted, preferably a LMC platform be developed where courses be uploaded weekly (with deadlines) this will, to some extent accommodate participants with busy schedules but that are committed to learning the principles of free market, rather than having learning sessions in live sessions. While the book review sessions still remain live.
Overall, the idea is a great one, and kudos to the organizers!
Saeed Muhammad Lawan
2025 Cohort 1 Fellow
This fellowship has been one of the most well-structured programs I’ve had the pleasure of attending. The expert-led sessions were incredibly informative – I loved how they broke down complex topics into digestible chunks. The weekly assignments were a great way to reflect on what we’d learned and think critically about how to apply it. I’m so grateful to be a part of this enriching experience. The capstone project has been a game-changer, allowing me to put all the knowledge I’ve gained over the past five weeks into practice. It’s amazing to see how everything is starting to come together. I’m excited to see where this journey takes me!
I am grateful for this life changing opportunity, to truly equip myself with the principles of Free Market.
Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders with Free Market Values
At the heart of The Free Market Fellowship lies a bold mission:
to inspire, equip, and launch a new generation of African leaders committed to the transformative power of liberty and enterprise.
We believe that sustainable change begins with principled leadership—and that young people, armed with the right values and tools, can lead the charge for a freer, more prosperous Africa.
Our Mission
To nurture freedom-minded individuals with the knowledge, networks, and mindset to advocate for economic freedom, individual liberty, limited government, and human dignity—the foundational pillars of a flourishing society.
Our Core Values
- Liberty: We uphold the inherent right of every individual to live freely, think boldly, and pursue prosperity.
- Integrity: We promote leadership grounded in ethics, transparency, and truth.
- Empowerment: We foster creativity, resilience, and self-reliance through education and real-world action.
- Community: We build networks of collaboration, support, and shared vision across Africa and beyond.
- Innovation: We embrace fresh ideas, challenge the status quo, and seek practical, market-driven solutions to pressing issues.
Our Legacy
Since its inception, The Free Market Fellowship has become a beacon for liberty-driven advocacy across Africa. We’ve empowered dozens of changemakers who have gone on to:
✅ Launch organizations that defend civil and economic liberties
✅ Influence policy through research, media, and public speaking
✅ Build thriving ventures rooted in free-market solutions
✅ Mentor and inspire the next wave of leaders
Each fellow contributes to a growing movement—one that refuses to wait for change and chooses instead to be the change.
Our Commitment to the Future
This fellowship is not just a training ground—it’s a launchpad. We are committed to:
- Providing access to world-class faculty and mentors
- Supporting real-world impact through capstone projects and funding
- Connecting fellows to a powerful global network of liberty advocates
- Championing voices that advocate for freedom over fear, prosperity over poverty, and solutions over slogans
Together, We Build a Freer Africa
Whether you’re a young visionary, a mentor, or a partner—you are part of a legacy that is inspiring tomorrow’s leaders with free market values.
Join us.
Shape the future.
Unleash Liberty.
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