Ukorebi Esien | 8th December 2024
CALABAR — In a bold move to cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit among Christians and raise a generation of self-reliant entrepreneurs, the Lead Pastor of Message Point Assembly, Apostle Bassey Jonah Udosen, has launched an innovative initiative to empower members through entrepreneurship training.
The initiative, spearheaded by the newly established Department of Entrepreneurship and Capacity Building in the church, speaks volume of the church's commitment to combating youth restiveness, idleness, and unemployment. The department equips members with practical skills, seeking to transform raw talents into sustainable sources of income, promoting self-reliance and economic empowerment.
The training program, personally championed by Apostle Udosen, targets youths, aging mothers, and widows, encouraging them to embrace self-employment as a viable alternative to uncertain paid jobs.
Participants received hands-on training in various trades, including the production of liquid soap, Izal, perfumes, insecticides, and air fresheners. The program concluded with an exhibition where trainees showcased their innovative products, demonstrating the impact of the training.
The event featured Hon. Kingsley Ntui Isong, Member of the Cross River State House of Assembly representing Etung Constituency, as a special guest. In a commendable show of support, Hon. Isong awarded starter grants of N50,000 each to four outstanding trainees to help them kick-start their entrepreneurial journeys.
Speaking at the event, Apostle Udosen emphasized the church's vision to drive sustainable development through capacity-building initiatives. He reaffirmed the church's commitment to empowering its members, emphasizing the importance of self-reliance and entrepreneurship in improving individual lives and the community at large.
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