IHS Nigeria supports disabled entrepreneurs with essential business tools
Telecommunications firm IHS Nigeria has provided vital business equipment to entrepreneurs with disabilities in Abuja. The initiative, part of the company's Project Empower, aims to promote economic inclusion and support sustainable livelihoods in underserved communities. Titilope Oguntuga, Director of Sustainability at IHS Nigeria, emphasized the company’s commitment to practical, long-term support. Community leaders and partners praised the effort for helping beneficiaries grow their businesses and improve their families’ prospects.
TLDR
- IHS Nigeria delivered 50 pieces of business equipment, such as sewing machines and freezers, to disabled entrepreneurs in the Karonmajiji Disabled Community.
- The support is part of Project Empower, focusing on asset-based assistance rather than short-term financial aid.
- Titilope Oguntuga highlighted that the initiative aligns with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals on reducing poverty and promoting economic growth.
- Community leaders, including Sulaiman Katsina (represented by Alhaji Mohammed Dantani), commended the company for its business-focused intervention.
- The programme aims to strengthen community resilience and create lasting economic opportunities for underserved groups.
