In a significant boost to small businesses in Anambra State,about 3,000 entrepreneurs have successfully completed a five-day training programme supported by the United Nations Development Programme(UNDP) and the European Union (EU) in collaboration with the Anambra State Small Business Agency (ASBA).
The training program, which kicked off on July 9th, was conducted in multiple locations across the state. The first leg of the training took place in Onitsha North LGA, serving the Anambra North senatorial district. The program then moved to Nnewi North LGA Secretariat on July 11th and 12th, catering to the Anambra South senatorial district. Finally, the training concluded in the state capital, Awka, on July 13th, covering the Anambra Central senatorial district.
Governor Soludo who was represented by ASBA’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer,Mr Clement Chukwuka while addressing the participants, emphasized the importance of the program for capacity building. He urged them to implement the knowledge gained in order to make better business decisions.
Mr Chukwuka commended the Governor Soludo’s leadership in fostering a conducive environment for Micro,Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Anambra.
UNDP representative, Mrs Grace Arinze highlighted Anambra State’s commitment to the program,noting the state’s proactive approach in not only securing funds but also in gaining essential business knowledge.
The Project Manager, Mr Fortune Tamunokoro Granville lauded the training’s impact across the senatorial zones and encouraged continuous learning among business owners.
State Focal Person,Vivian Uzoamaka Onwuzu challenged the beneficiaries to apply their new skills while taking notes of what they can do differently to boost their various businesses.
Beneficiaries like Mrs Ngozi Ume,a fashion designer, Mr Leo Imoka,a rice farmer and Chukwuka Obiano,a poultry farmer expressed gratitude for the training and grants received, thanked the Soludo-led administration and the UNDP/EU for their support in empowering MSMEs in the state.