Pastor Jerry Eze, founder of Streams of Joy International, has unveiled a $300,000 entrepreneurship support scheme designed to boost young business owners and innovators across Nigeria.
The initiative, which focuses on agriculture, technology and manufacturing, will support 100 beneficiaries, each receiving a minimum of $3,000 to scale existing ventures or kick-start new ones.
Announcing the programme in a video address, Eze said the grant process would be handled by an independent body to ensure openness and credibility.
“This is an early insight into a larger plan, it is only a teaser of what is to come as we work towards making meaningful impact this year.”The cleric said
He noted that the initiative aligns with a broader vision that combines spiritual leadership with social and economic development, especially among young people.
According to Eze, the Jerry Eze Foundation is committed to empowering individuals beyond financial support, encouraging innovation, productivity and self-reliance.
“The Jerry Eze Foundation caters for the total man, keep watching this space as we roll out the full details of how this will be implemented.”he stated .
The programme is expected to stimulate youth-led enterprises and contribute to growth in strategic sectors of the Nigerian economy, reinforcing faith-inspired leadership with practical investment in entrepreneurship