H&Y Furniture’s Feyisola Abiru Honoured at Stanford Seed; Company Showcases at Global Summit in Cape Town
Lagos, Nigeria —H&Y Furniture Manufacturers is proud to announce that its Managing Director, Mrs. Feyisola Abiru, has been honoured as one of the standout entrepreneurs of the prestigious Stanford Seed Transformation Program Class of 2025. The recognition took place today, April 3rd, 2025, during a special presentation at the Stanford Seed African Showcase Fair, as part of the ongoing Stanford Seed Transformation Network Global Summit in Cape Town, South Africa.
Mrs. Abiru’s recognition is a testament to her visionary leadership and the impactful strides made by H&Y Furniture Manufacturers in redefining excellence in modular and standardized furniture solutions across West Africa. Over the past year, she led her team through a rigorous executive-level transformation journey designed to scale businesses and accelerate their impact on local economies.
The Stanford Seed Transformation Program—an initiative of the Stanford Graduate School of Business—selects high-potential entrepreneurs across Africa and South Asia to participate in a year-long program focused on strategy, growth, and sustainability.
*“This milestone reflects our bold vision to lead Nigeria’s transition to a furniture-exporting powerhouse,”* said Mrs. Feyisola Abiru.
As a highlight of the program’s culmination, H&Y Furniture Manufacturers is among the select group of companies showcasing at the *Stanford Seed Transformation Network Global Summit*, currently underway in Cape Town, South Africa, from April 3rd to 5th, 2025. The Summit brings together entrepreneurs, business leaders, Stanford faculty, and global investors to celebrate innovation, share insights, and build cross-continental partnerships.
This recognition places H&Y Furniture Manufacturers among Africa’s most promising businesses committed to excellence, impact, and global competitiveness.
