By John Dike
A total of 6oo jobless youths will soon be empowered by the Osun state government in collaboration with some partnering organisatiins.
The partnering organisations among others includes: Fidelity Bank, Wootlab Foundation, Microsoft, UNDP, SMEDAN and BOI to setup a MSME Clinic (OSUNPRENEUR) to empower 600 Youths across it’s Local Government Areas.
The , Osun State Focal Person on Social Intervention Programs(SIP), Hon Kehinde Ibitoye disclosed this in a statement on Monday.
“In line with Governor Ademola Adeleke’s Business Growth Initiative, through strategic partnerships with the office of the Focal Person on Social Intervention Programs(SIP), the state is commited to providing more digital jobs for Osun Youths .
“The state is in partnership with a leading financial institution in Nigeria, FIDELITY BANK, Wootlab Foundation, GOOGLE, MICROSOFT, UNDP, SMEDAN and BOI to setup the OSUNPRENEUR.”
“The arrangement for the initiatives was reached after a meeting between representatives of the bank, relevant stakeholders and the Focal Person on National Social Investment in Abuja.” he stated.
Ibitoye said, the strategic objectives of the OSUNPRENEUR programme includes: To empower young enterprenuers by providing them with tailored financial products, training and support to enable them build sustainable businesses that will support the growth of Osun’s economy.
He added other objectives to includes: supporting tech-savvy youths with keen interest in digital innovations and aspire to drive technological advancements, by providing them with financial solutions, training and access to strategic partnerships.
He noted that the training for the young adults would be enlightened in software engineering, product management, business analysis, cloud computing, product design, using a specialized curriculum designed from Google and Microsoft.
“In mentorship, 600 SMEs across Osun State will be mentored by experts while coaches will train and upskill them for business growth and quantum leap.
“In the program, grants will be provided under a collaborative arrangement by FIDELITY BANK , setting aside millions to be given to SMEs and Techprenuers.” he said
