Kwara State Grants N89.2 Million to Young Entrepreneurs

The Kwara State government awarded N89.2 million in grants to twelve young entrepreneurs to support their business ventures, enhance self-reliance, and create employment opportunities. The grants were distributed by Dr Wasiu Tejidini, General Manager of the Kwara State Social Investment Programme (KWASSIP), in his office in Ilorin.

The beneficiaries include Firdauz Muhammed Wuraola (N10 million), Nimotallah Mohammed Kpayero (N15.9 million), and Ahmed Kuburat (N15 million), among others. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq approved the grants based on the entrepreneurs' business proposals.

Tejidini emphasized the importance of responsible fund utilization and mentioned that the agency would assess the impact of the grants within six months to a year. He also highlighted the government's broader strategy to promote entrepreneurship and reduce reliance on government jobs, noting that over 1,000 young people had previously benefited from the Kwapreneur programme.

The beneficiaries expressed gratitude for the financial support, which they believe will help them expand their businesses and create jobs for others.