Nine NYSC Members Get Fidelity Bank Entrepreneurship Grant
Nine National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members have benefitted from Fidelity Bank entrepreneurship grant.
The beneficiaries included a serving corps member in Osun, Osun State, David Agwu.
Other corps members who were selected from different branches of the bank nationwide are; Oluwatosin Olowolayemo, Ekpeno George, Derryk Okafor, Aliyu Adamu, Bomane-Aziba Koromo, Asabe Adamu, Abdullahi Olajuwon and Eghosa Orhue.
Each of the beneficiaries was awarded a N500,000 entrepreneurship grant by the bank.
Speaking during the presentation of the cheque to one of the beneficiaries, the Divisional Head of Product Development at Fidelity Bank, Mr Osita Ede, said the beneficiaries were selected through a random electronic draw from various branches nationwide.
According to him, the promo aims to enhance the opportunities for loyal customers to win.
He said, “The grants were awarded under the Get Alert in Millions Season Six promo. The initiative is designed to reward loyal customers with cash prizes totaling N159 million. The promo, which runs from November 2024 to August 2025, targets various categories of customers, including NYSC members, students, and general customers.
“When we launched the GAIM 6 promotion in November 2024, we unequivocally stated that this campaign season is intended to promote inclusivity. Consequently, we have increased the total prize money to N159 million and added additional draws, beyond the weekly and monthly draws featured in previous seasons.
“Now, we have specific draws catering to various segments of our customer base including women, students, youth corps members, and traders. It is important to note that these categories of customers also stand the chance to win millions of naira in the monthly and grand draws which we will be hosting till 20 August 2025.”
One of the recipients of the entrepreneurship grant, David Agwu, while speaking with newsmen in Osogbo, expressed his surprise at the unexpected win.
He said, “When I received the call, I thought it was a prank. I never applied for anything, so it was hard to believe. But when they sent me proof, I realized it was real. I am truly grateful for this opportunity. My plan is to invest the money in vocational training and digital skills development, particularly in fashion and painting in order to establish a sustainable business”.
Another beneficiary, Chidubem Okafor, appreciated Fidelity Bank for the grant, noting that the funds will enable him to achieve his entrepreneurial dreams.
His words, “At first, I thought it was a scam when they introduced the initiative at our orientation camp, but today, I am truly honored to receive this support from Fidelity Bank. This grant will go a long way in helping me achieve my entrepreneurial dreams, and I promise to make the most of it,”
The bank added that the winners will also enjoy free business advisory and training sessions at the newly launched Fidelity SME Hub.
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