FG plans micro-finance scheme for non-militant trainees

Vanguard

9 May 2011

FG plans micro-finance scheme for non-militant trainees

ABUJA-THE Federal Government has concluded arrangements to commence a micro-finance scheme that would enable all the trainees in the Niger Delta access soft loans with which to either start-off or finance their businesses.

Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs, Dr. Sam Odeh, who disclosed this during the graduation of 50 non-militant youths of Niger Delta origin at Joemarine Institute of Nautical Studies and Research, Warri, Delta State, said the government’s desire for the trainees was not only to be self-employed but also employers of labour.

Dr. Ode also reiterated that the Federal Government had resolved to continue to invest in youths through capacity building programmes.