Intafact Hero’s Foundation Kickstart programme; a CSI initiative of
the Intafact Beverages Limited has empowered 40 budding entrepreneurs
with the sum of 82 million naira. The initiative which started in 2016
is in its 2nd edition. The programme is targeted at young Nigerians
residing in the participating states: Abia, Anambra, Benue, Delta,
Ebonyi, Edo, Enugu and Imo states.
This year’s journey started with over 5000 persons as 5,024
applications were received. But based on the strength of the business
proposals submitted, 130 successful applicants were shortlisted for a
one week rigorous training after which applicants submitted their
business plans to a panel of judges who carefully scrutinized the
business plans to arrive at the 40 lucky awardees.
Speaking at the award ceremony, which took place in Dolly Hills
Hotels Onitsha, the governor of Anambra state, Chief Willie Obiano
thanked Intafact Beverages for its brilliant initiative and encouraged
the awardees to take advantage of the opportunities provided by the
Intafact Hero’s Foundation Kickstart Programme
The Chairman of Intafact Hero’s Foundation, His Majesty, Nnaemeka
Achebe, the Obi of Onitsha who was also present at the award ceremony
said through the Intafact Hero’s Foundation programme, Intafact has
empowered Nigerian youths to contribute meaningfully to the economic
growth of Nigeria
The awardees expressed their gratitude to Intafact Beverages for the
opportunity to pursue their dreams, saying the funds and 12 month long
mentorship would go a long way to setting up and expanding their
businesses.
David Ekwueme the overall winner who got the N3, 000,000 grand prize
for the expansion of his business said he would be eternally grateful to
the Intafact Hero’s Foundation for such a remarkable life changing
platform.
Frank D Don was the compere for the day and he did a good job thrilling the guests with rib cracking jokes.
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