Maf News; Maurice Akueme Foundation Sponsors 20 Persons To Gain Access To Loan.
By Nwadiogbu S.G Chinedu
The founder/president of The Maurice Akueme Foundation has on Monday 3rd August, 2020 sponsored up to 20 persons to gain access to the SMEDAN Agricultural empowerment training program upon successful completion of the training, participants will be eligible to apply for 1 million naira loan through NIRSAL Microfinance Bank backed by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
SMEDAN is the acronym Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, it is a government sanctioned agency created by an Act in 2003. The goal of SMEDAN is to help, mentor and promote the growth of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector of the economy.
The agency achieves this goal by helping Small businesses and entrepreneurs have access to loans and also offering training and mentor-ship. Frequently, the organisation organizes different programs and projects aim at helping the MSME sector.
Today, Enugu News Media gathered that the 20 persons sponsored by Maurice Akueme Foundation were all present at the program. The decision according to the MAF President to sponsor these persons are to empower them and show them the way to catch fish and not to depend on individuals or firms to make a living. The Nonprofit, Non-governmental organization founded by the UK based accountant had coughed out funds, counting in hundreds of thousands to ensure that the training is well received in order to gain access to the loan and subsequently how to use the fund to become a source of better livelihood.
During the seminar one Mr Emmanuel who was introduced as the SMEDAN representative discussed on Business development, types of businesses, their advantages and disadvantages etc while another facilitator identified as Mr Chibuike from NIRSAL Microfinance bank who is the branch operations manager took the stage to discuss more on loan accessibility and details.
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The following persons have been nominated for the SMEDAN AGRICULTURAL EMPOWERMENT TRAINING PROGRAMME sponsored by MAF boss Sir Maurice Emeka Akueme the President/Founder, The Maurice Akueme Foundation (MAF).
1. Johnpaul Akueme
Ward: Ukana/Awhum
2. Maduabuchi Lilian Nwanneka.
Ward: Inyi Ward 3, Oji-River Local Government Area.
3. Amaka Ozougwu
Ward: Ngwo-Uno
4. Engr. K.C. Onyianta
Ward: Udi/Agbudu
5. Amb. Enemoh Ikechukwu Chris
Ward: Eke
6. Prince Jude Ezenwoma
Ward: Nachi
7. Christian Chinedu Ugwu
Ward: Okpatu
8. Ifeoma Anagwaonye
Ward: Oduma, Aninri Local Government Area.
9. Mr Vincent Udeh
Ward: Ebe
10. Bernard Okafor
Ward: Igbowo, Awgu Local Government Area
11. Chigozie Doland Obaka
Ward: Umuabi
12. Kenechukwu Odenigbo
Ward: Affa/Ikono/Oghu
13. Ikenna Kingsley Udeh
Ward: Obioma
14. Mrs Chinwe Amalu
Ward: Affa
15. Mrs Ngozi Odenigbo
Ward: Ukana/Awhum
16. Innocent Okechukwu
Ward: Akama/Amankwo, Ezeagu Local Government Area
17. Okworka Emmanuel Olisa
Ward: Ukana/Awhum
18. Chidinma Anidiobi
Ward: Abor
19. Felicitas Esomchi Igbo
Ward: Akpakwume/Nze
20. Joseph Ugwuozor
Ward: Ukana/Awhum
Congratulations To All The Beneficiaries.
Many thanks to the Mask behind The Maurice Akueme Foundation (MAF) Sir Maurice Emeka Akueme.
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