Competition To Support Rural Businesses in Anambra State Set to Begin
By Chinwe Onuigbo, Awka
The Transition Committee Chairman of Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Sir Ogochukwu Ekwueme, has said the management of the Council Area, has put in place, all requirements to hold a millionaire marathon competition programme for micro-business owners within the area.
He said at the completion of the competition in the year 2023, a total of one hundred and twenty (120), business owners in Orumba North will be trained on how to run their businesses effectively.
Sir Ekwueme disclosed this recently in
Ajali, Secretariat of the council area in the state, during the official unveiling of the 6-point agenda of his administration, which includes: Skill Acquisition programme, Security, Sports, Environment, Agriculture and Healthcare.
He said the millionaire competition and other skills acquisition programmes including; graphic design, hardware repairs, MS Excel master class, CCTV installation, furniture making, wig making and leather manufacturing put in place for the unemployed, were meant to encourage local businesses, boost employment opportunities and eliminate poverty in the entire council area.
He noted that 60 businesses will also get cash injections for expansion.
“This is a quarterly competition for existing micro businesses within Orumba North that will pass through a rigorous selection process.
“Shortlisted individuals will attend World-class business seminars for Chief Executive Officers to equip them for the competition.
“Selected businesses will be awarded grants based on their ability to pitch their business proposals for expansion to an esteemed group of judges and the registration forms for each of the above-mentioned programs will be available at a minimal fee from the Council Headquarters in the office of the Deputy Chairman from Thursday, the 24th of November, 2022,” he said.
