- the initiative would be implemented through an independent body to guarantee credibility
- each selected participant will receive a minimum of $3,000 to either scale an existing business or kick-start a viable venture
- young Nigerians to channel their creativity and energy into productive enterprises and innovation
Pastor Jerry Eze, the founder of Streams of Joy International, has announced a major youth-focused empowerment initiative designed to support young entrepreneurs across Nigeria.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the programme, unveiled through a video message, will disburse a total of $300,000 in grants to 100 beneficiaries operating in key sectors including agriculture, technology and manufacturing.
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According to the cleric, each selected participant will receive a minimum of $3,000 to either scale an existing business or kick-start a viable venture.
Eze, who also leads the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD), said the initiative would be implemented through an independent body to guarantee credibility, fairness and transparency in both selection and fund distribution.
He described the announcement as a preview of a broader empowerment agenda, noting that it represents only the beginning of what the foundation plans to roll out in the coming period.
“This is just a glimpse into something much bigger,” he said, stressing that the vision goes beyond spiritual impact to include practical economic transformation.
The pastor added that the Jerry Eze Foundation is committed to holistic empowerment, urging young Nigerians to channel their creativity and energy into productive enterprises and innovation.
“The foundation caters to the total person. More details on how this will unfold will be made available soon,” he said.
The initiative is expected to boost youth participation in critical sectors of the economy while reinforcing faith-driven leadership with tangible investment in entrepreneurship and job creation.
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