Ekiti CARES for MSEs to begin another business targeting and verification

-
By Olukunle Kolajo


The Ekiti Covid-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus for micro and small enterprises will next week begin another round of targeting and verification of businesses that will benefit from the second tranche of the scheme.

In a statement made available to the newsmen in Ado Ekiti by the Director General, Micro Finance and Enterprises Development Agency (MEDA), Otunba Kayode Fasae said the Team of EK-CARES Result Area 3 saddled with the responsibility of facilitating recovery and enhancing capabilities of micro and small enterprises that were badly affected by Covid-19 will be going round the state for the exercise starting from October.

While advising the business owners to make themselves available for the exercise, Fasae said the grant is in 3 categories which is DLI 3.1 Credit grant, DLI 3.2 Operational Grant and DLI 3.3 IT enhancement grant.

He added that the scheme is part of the deliberate effort of Governor Fayemi’s administration to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic and support micro and small-scale enterprises as means of stimulating the economic growth in post Covid era, adding
that more than 860 businesses will benefit from this World Bank assisted intervention.

In her comments, the Technical Head EK-CARES RA3 Mrs Bukola Olorunyomi hinted that Governor Kayode Fayemi will on Thursday 6th October, 2022 perform the flag-off and distribution of cheques for first tranche to the beneficiaries.     

While appreciating Governor Kayode Fayemi for his effort at making the lives of the people more meaningful, Olorunyomi said all the beneficiaries must make themselves available for the flag-off ceremony slated to hold at Lady Jibowu hall, Government House in Ado Ekiti at 12:00pm.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Ekiti Diocesan Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria Strongly Condemns Horrific Attack on Ekiti Traditional Rulers and Urges Government Action

-
Image
PRESS RELEASE The Ekiti Diocesan Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria is deeply saddened and outraged by the dastardly act committed against two traditional rulers in Ekiti, the Onimojo of Imojo Ekiti in Oye Local Government Area and the Elesun of Esun Ekiti in Ajoni, Ikole Local Government Area. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families and communities affected by this heinous act. Eyewitnesses have reported that armed Fulani herdsmen attacked the traditional rulers as they were returning from a meeting. The assailants mercilessly fired bullets at them, resulting in the tragic loss of lives. We are relieved to hear that the Alara of Ara in Ikole Local Government managed to escape from their clutches. This incident, which occurred between Oke-Ako and Ipao Ekiti, is a stark reminder of the escalating insecurity in our society. The safety and well-being of our citizens, particularly our traditional rulers who play a vital role in our communities, should be of utmost im
Read more

Youth Triumph: NYCN Ekiti Lauds Appointment of Comrade Sunday Asefon as SSA to President Bola Tinubu on Students Matters

-
Image
By Mayowa Oluwabanjo Photo Combo: L-R: Comrade Sunday    Asefon and Comrade James Bankole Comrade James Oluwasegun Bankole, Chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria, Ekiti State Chapter, has congratulated Comrade Sunday Asefon on his recent appointment as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Student Matters.  In a press statement, which was made available to the Pressmen, Comrade Bankole expresses that the appointment is a well-deserved recognition of Asefon's unwavering dedication to uplifting the youth across various spheres. Acknowledging Asefon's commendable track record in advocating for the value and acknowledgment of Nigerian youth, Bankole emphasizes that the appointment aligns seamlessly with his new role.  Drawing from personal experience benefiting from Asefon's efforts, he anticipates a positive impact on the emancipation of Nigerian students, steering their priorities in the right direction. Highlighting Asefon's dynamic role in a
Read more

NYCN: The Acting National President, Comrade Akoshile Mukhtar has assured the Nigerian Youths that sanity would be restored back to the Council

-
Image
By John Kayode Ayodele Cross Section of The National Acting President, with the States Chairmen of Cross River, Ekiti, Osun, Kogi, and Benue As part of the plans to restore sanity back to the National Youth Council of Nigeria, the Acting National President of the Council, Comrade Akoshile Mukhtar on Monday, had a strategic meeting with the State Chairmen of the Council.  The strategic meeting which was held in Abuja was well attended the the critical stakeholders and the legitimate State Chairmen of the Council. 
Read more