Twenty young entrepreneurs have been rewarded with N100,000 each during a Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises roadshow across three South Western states – Lagos, Oyo and Ogun states.
This was according to a statement by the host, Dr Dipo Awojide, a Strategy, Change and Organisational Development Consultant, on Thursday.
The statement noted that the roadshow focused on enhancing the knowledge, skills and confidence of young people who are looking to start a business or those looking to grow their existing business.
It stated, “The overreaching aim of the MSME Roadshow was to enhance entrepreneurship, promote MSME development and help to create more jobs for young people across these states.”
It added, “Courtesy of a donation by Dr Adebola Akindele, GMD, Courteville Plc, 20 young entrepreneurs went home with N100, 000 each to support their small business ventures. MSMEs remain critical drivers of sustained economic and social development across Nigeria.”
The roadshow featured a number of speakers, such as Dr Adebola Akindele, GMD, Courteville Plc; Afolabi Imoukhuede, Lead, MCS Consulting; Victor Afolabi, Founder Eko Innovation; Ajayi Oluwatobi, Founder, Nord Motors; Ireayomide Oladunjoye, and others.
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