El-Rufai target 25, 000 entrepreneurs, as BOI disbursed N1bn to 298 graduates

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-rufai, has said that his administration is targeting to train 5,000 entrepreneurs in the state.

El-rufai stated this during the graduation ceremony of the 298 students and induction of 500 students to start up entrepreneurship programme at Kaduna Business School.

According to him, “We are taking a fundamental approach in targeting 25,000 entrepreneurs which is an investment in the future and we are proud to have done our duty on investment.

” The state government is preparing trainees that can be funded by the Bank of Industry (BOI) to explore all areas of our economy and to make Kaduna state great again,” Elrufai said.

The governor who commended Kaduna Business School and BOI for being their willing partners in the state.

El-rufai advice the graduation students to practice integrity, honesty, prayers and discard cutting corners as they kick-start their businesses.

“Do not tell lies you may say something that’s incorrect, but don’t tell lies intentionally, People should be able to testify that you’re truthful and just.

Ai’sha Abubakar Minister of State and Investment while fielding question said,” what happen today will encourage others to joint the Kaduna business School to receive the entrepreneurship training that will better their lives and the society in general.

Meanwhile BOI disbursed 1billion naira to the 298 graduation Students to enable them kick start their businesses immediately.