APC chair supports 1,400 Plateau small businesses with grants
Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, has organised an empowerment programme for over 1,400 small business owners in Jos, Plateau State. The initiative, aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, provided grants and equipment to beneficiaries. Dignitaries including Governor Caleb Mutfwang (represented by Josephine Piyo) and Ezekiel Gomos of Jos Business School attended the event. The programme aims to boost entrepreneurship and economic growth in Plateau State.
Key takeaways
- Prof Nentawe Yilwatda said the empowerment programme demonstrates the Federal Government’s commitment to people-driven change and economic development.
- Over 1,400 beneficiaries received grants totaling over N280 million, with allocations ranging from N1 million to N100,000, alongside business equipment.
- The selection process, managed by Jos Business School, reviewed 48,000 applications and was conducted entirely online for transparency.
- Beneficiaries will be monitored over six months and one year, with the possibility of increased support based on performance.
- The initiative encourages entrepreneurship over civil service jobs and aims to help Plateau State businesses grow and create more employment opportunities.
