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Tinubu Hails $12m Abuja Entrepreneurship Centre, Says Project Will Boost MSMEs, Create Jobs

The centre will offer workspaces, training and digital tools, with $5.9 million for construction and $6.1 million for equipment and programmes.

  • On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu announced the $12 million Abuja Centre for Entrepreneurship in Idu, Abuja, funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency and the United Nations Development Programme .
  • Designed for inclusivity, the facility provides workspaces, digital facilities, and training while featuring accessible infrastructure and childcare services for women with young children and persons with disabilities.
  • Funding allocates $5.9 million for construction and $6.1 million for equipment and programmes, targeting 500 entrepreneurs, 400 start-ups, and 1,500 MSMEs across Abuja, Kaduna, Jos, Keffi, Lafia, Minna, Makurdi, and Lokoja.
  • President Tinubu stated that small businesses are vital to the economy as they create jobs and support families, emphasizing the Federal Government's commitment to expanding growth conditions.
  • Complementing this initiative, the Federal Government announced a Tuesday programme providing start-up tools to 200 young people in Oyo State, with plans to replicate efforts across six geopolitical zones.
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