Osun, BOI in partnership to empower beneficiaries of Skills Upgrade, Entrepreneurship Development Programme

In a bid to further improve the economic activities and welfare of the people, Osun state Government has collaborated with the Bank of Industry (BOI) to provide financial support to beneficiaries of the Osun 2024 Skills Upgrade and Entrepreneurship Development Programme.

The Honourable Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Bunmi Jenyo disclosed that Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, in ensuring that the people live a better life, designed the programme to provide job opportunities, reduce poverty and banish hunger in the State.

He also stated that it is time for governance and not party politics as beneficiaries were carefully selected across the state irrespective of religious or political affiliation.

According to the Commissioner, upon fulfilment of necessary documentation, beneficiaries are to be given between one million to five million Naira loan to improve their businesses and generate more direct and indirect jobs among the people of the State.

He further disclosed that a desk office will soon be situated in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Abeere to assist beneficiaries with application processes.

Rev. Jenyo also appreciated the Bank Of Industry for its timely cooperation to support Osun state in its relentless efforts to grow her economy.

The State Manager of the Bank of Industry, Mrs Adeoti Elenpe commended the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke for building a healthy economy for the people Osun State.