President Tinubu doles out N100m grants to 200 young Nigerian entrepreneurs

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has on Saturday doled out N100 million grants to 200 Nigerian youths selected across the country to boost their potential for economic development.

Abiola Arogundade, the Senior Special Assistant to the President disbursed the grants to the President on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education, at an ‘Unlock Training’ programme in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, FCT.

Arogundade revealed that about 120 were freshers while the remaining 80 were those already in business who needed financial support to boost their business.

The presentation was the outcome of a six-week campaign initiated by the presidency where youths were asked to record and submit a minute video on their current skills, future plans and how they hope government could assist them achieve their goals.

Aside from solar kiosks, the participants were also offered Certificate of Completion.

Addressing the newsmen after the presentation, Arogundade disclosed that the entrepreneurs were trained on the components of a good business plan and money management among others.

She said,

“Today, we are giving out N500,000 grants each to 120 winners with the best business plans. We are also giving out honourary awards to 80 persons seen to be doing very well in their Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship skills but need support to upscale their businesses.

“I am here to assure you that the President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, is thinking about you, not just because of this programme but because of the numerous initiatives he is creating across the country to promote technical and entrepreneurship education.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>