Seplat Energy Plc, a leading Nigerian energy company in partnership with Conversations for Change (C4C) has empowered a total of 22 entrepreneurs from the duo’s Youth Entrepreneurship Programme.
The event which held at the Lux Terra Leadership and training Centre, Abuja, had the entrepreneurs unveil their business plans following the 2022 C4C Global Entrepreneurship Fellowship Programme.
The empowered entrepreneurs and their area of businesses are: Oluyemi Oyinleye (Café business); Pauline Musa (Catering); Maryam Musa (Spices); Mary Oteikwu (Fish drying); Justin Agbo (Fashion); Joseph Agu (Fashion); Chizoba Okolo (Fashion/fabric sales); Adebola Olamide Greatness (Fashion); Regina Etuka (Fashion); Blessing Gabriel (Bag making); Princess Esther Samuel (Shoe making); and Emmanuel Ogwuche (Footwear).
Others are: Nancy Otokina (Confectionaries); Adeola Samuel (Confectionaries); Gladys Emuh; (Agro processing); Patience Sunday (Palm oil production); Brume Aina (Herbal skincare); Bright Bello (Salon & Spa); Ogechi Iwuanyanwu (Plants & Flowers); Olufunbi Akinyemi (Gift curator); Benedict Gabriel (Photography); and Stephen Ahor (Laundry services).
The beneficiaries from the programmes have been equipped to begin their business empires, which are expected to grow and flourish as well as provide support to not just them and their families, but also for communities, countries and indeed the world.
C4C is a non-profit organisation with a major objective of empowering young people to participate more effectively in all relevant areas of development.
Efforts are focused on young people aged 18-40, in the belief that they are ready to embark on being valuable and creative members of their society and therefore are most in need of the inspiration, empowerment, guidance and support to do so.
Speaking to the entrepreneurs at the ceremony on Friday the Director, External Affairs and Sustainability, Seplat Energy, Dr. Chioma Nwachuku, said: “You are indeed equipped for your next phase in your various enterprises. Thanks to C4C and to Seplat Energy for enriching you with the knowledge and competencies you need to grow your business. The greater appreciation and kudos, however, goes to you, for having the capacity to establish your striving enterprise.
“Congratulations dear C4C-Seplat Global Entrepreneurship Fellowship Program 2022 Graduates!”
