The intervention was part of a broader national effort to place young people and women at the centre of economic transformation.
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At least 1,231 youths and women in Kaduna State have received free business registration, Point-of-Sale (POS) machines, and other forms of empowerment under a Dutch-supported initiative aimed at tackling unemployment and boosting financial inclusion.
The support was delivered through the Challenge Fund for Youth Employment (CFYE), a project implemented by ThriveAgric in partnership with a Crust Microfinance Bank. The initiative, backed by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, engages beneficiaries as trader agents and climate champions to promote sustainable livelihoods.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) the intervention was part of a broader national effort to place young people and women at the centre of economic transformation.
Mr. Uzoma Alika, Head of Operations at ThriveAgric, spoke at the sidelines of the Annual Gender and Youth Advocacy Programme in Zaria.
“Today’s event is a powerful demonstration of what is possible when we invest in the potential of our youth and women. Beyond providing training and financial tools, we are raising a new generation of advocates who will champion inclusive growth in their communities across Nigeria,” Alika said.
Also speaking, Mr. Timitayo Adebayo, Kaduna State Supervisor for Crust Microfinance Bank, explained that lack of statutory business registration was identified as a major challenge for many young entrepreneurs. To address this, the programme facilitated free Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration for participants.
Adebayo added that 350 beneficiaries also received POS terminals and were linked to capital to strengthen and sustain their enterprises, noting that the combined support will not only boost small businesses but also create ripple effects on local economies across Kaduna State.
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