Dear Mento Labs Team( DEAR Markus Franke, CEO),I hope this message finds you well. My name is Abdullahi idruss and I represent [Abdullahiidriss web3 Acadamy ], a group dedicated to promoting blockchain education and financial inclusion in Nigeria. We are inspired by Mento Labs’ mission to enable real-world adoption of digital assets, particularly through stablecoins like cUSD and cNGN, which address Nigeria’s economic challenges such as naira devaluation and limited banking access.We seek your approval and support to launch an educational campaign across 10 universities in Northern Nigeria to raise awareness about the Mento Protocol and its stablecoins. Our goal is to empower students with knowledge about decentralized stablecoins, their benefits for payments, remittances, and savings, and how to use them via platforms like MiniPay. This aligns with Mento Labs’ commitment to financial inclusion and Web3 adoption in emerging markets
Proposed Campaign Details:
Objective: Educate 5,000+ university students about Mento stablecoins (e.g., cUSD, cNGN) and their real-world applications, fostering adoption among Nigeria’s tech-savvy youth.
Target Universities: We plan to visit 10 leading institutions in Northern Nigeria, including:
1)Ahmadu Bello University (Zaria)
2)Bayero University (Kano)
3)University of Maiduguri
3)Usmanu Danfodiyo University (Sokoto)
5)Federal University, Dutse
6)Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (Bauchi)
7)Federal University, Kashere (Gombe)
8)Federal University, Gusau
9)Modibbo Adama University (Yola)
10)Kebbi State University of Science and Technology
These universities were chosen for their large student populations, active tech communities, and strategic locations across the North.
Activities:Conduct workshops and seminars on Mento stablecoins, focusing on their stability, low-cost transactions, and integration with MiniPay.
Organize blockchain hackathons to encourage students to build solutions using Mento’s platform.
Distribute educational materials (e.g., guides on cUSD, cNGN) and onboard students to Mento-compatible wallets like Valora or MiniPay.
Timeline: January–March 2026, with two universities visited per week.
Expected Impact:Onboard 1,000+ students to use Mento stablecoins via MiniPay.
Create student-led blockchain clubs to sustain Mento awareness.
Position Mento as a leading stablecoin platform in Nigeria’s North, complementing initiatives like the cNGN rollout.
Support Requested:Official approval to represent Mento Labs in this campaign.
Educational resources (e.g., branded materials, videos, or guides on Mento stablecoins).
Potential funding for logistics (e.g., travel, venue rentals, or promotional materials).
A guest speaker from Mento Labs (virtual or in-person) to inspire students.
Why Northern Nigeria? Northern Nigeria has a vibrant youth population, with over 50% of its people under 25, many of whom are eager to explore Web3 solutions. However, limited blockchain education and banking access hinder adoption. By targeting universities, we can bridge this gap, leveraging Nigeria’s high crypto adoption rate (top in Africa) to promote Mento’s stablecoins as tools for financial empowerment.
We believe this campaign will strengthen Mento’s presence in Nigeria, complementing your partnerships with MiniPay, Celo Foundation, and local fintechs like Hurupay and Kotani Pay. We are happy to provide a detailed budget, schedule, or impact metrics upon request.
Please let us know if we can schedule a call or submit a formal proposal via your governance process or community channels (e.g., Mento Community Proposals). You can reach me at my Gmail [email protected] or my phone number +2347030333305] We are excited about the potential to collaborate with Mento Labs to drive financial inclusion in Northern Nigeria.Thank you for considering our request. We look forward to your response.Best regards,
Abdullahi idriss