By NewsCritic Reporters
Renowned entrepreneur and founder of The Team Nwa-Abia Movement, Chief (Dr) Chris Akachukwu Nwa-Abia, in continuation of his efforts to ensure that small business owners are supported to grow and expand their businesses during this period of economic hardship, is now ready to dole out business grant to traders at Amato Isingwu.
Speaking during a meeting with the Chris Nwa-Abia Grant Committee members, the Ohuhu-Umuahia born philanthropist, said that the idea is to ensure that small business holders are supported to grow and expand their businesses to become stable economically.
He stressed that he understands the difficulties business owners are having in accessing funds to help their struggling businesses stand, adding that it is his earnest desire to see business owners in Ohuhu overcome economic challenges.
Chris Nwa-Abia noted that the fight against poverty in Ohuhu must be fought and won, advising the youths who are not employed to acquire a skill that will help them to become self-reliant, and not dependant on government employment.
He said that the business grant would see 15 business owners in Amato receive N200,000 each to grow their businesses, as part of his contribution to support businesses, and encourage small enterprises. While charging the committee members to ensure that the selection process is transparent and credible, he disclosed that the grant is not restricted to indigenes of Amato only, as non-indigenes who are qualified will also benefit.
According to Chris Nwa-Abia, who holds the traditional title of Ihie Umuahia, the grant would be extended to Isingwu Okpuala traders in the next phase.
NewsCritic reports that this is not the first time the founder of the Team Nwa-Abia Movement is giving out business grants, the first being the 50 business owners in Ohuhu who benefitted N100, 000 each as grant from Chris Nwa-Abia in 2023.