Pastor Leke Adeboye Donates N2m to Youth Entrepreneurs

June 11, 2023270 views0

Pastor Leke Adeboye Donates N2m to Youth Entrepreneurs

2023-06-11T12:15:58+01:00

By Church News

Recently, Pastor Leke Adeboye, donated a sum of 2 Million naira to some Nigerian youth entrepreneurs to help fund their businesses.This kind gesture was part of the pastor’s birthday gift and move to support small and medium enterprises in Nigeria to quench the country’s poverty spread.Speaking during the donation, Pastor Leke Adeboye said he knew the struggles that small and Medium enterprise owners face in Nigeria, which is why he decided to help them.“It is said that most businesses are expected to fail within the first five years, particularly because of lack of access to funding and several other factors.The clergyman said, “Growing up, I’ve always had a business-oriented mind, and I learned early on that lack of capital and support can kill a business before it even takes off.“For those who have received this business grant, we will support them and help them become millionaires, who will, in turn, empower other youths. The goal is to help people achieve their dreams of excelling in their chosen business endeavours, thereby setting off a positive ripple effect on the economy of our nation.”“‘The Millionaire Quest’ as it was tagged, gained widespread attention and attracted over 400 proposals. Out of the plethora of proposals, 10 persons were invited to a live pitch in front of a panel of judges. Five people were shortlisted as winners of the N400,000 grant,” he added.The winners were Emmanuel Emeka, Chukwuemeka Chukwudi, Ayanlola Margaret, Honey Olorunsola, and Jesuleke Emmanuel.This initiative is in partnership with the School of Wealth, which will provide free business coaching and financial advisory services to the winners. is business support will guide the winners in attaining financial literacy and helping them build sustainable business structures.ALSO READ: CAC 2023 Conference for Evangelists, Others Commences