By Olawale Lamina
Eight finalists have emerged in the third Amplifier Business Clinic and Pitch Contest and received Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s award of N10 million grant.
The Lagos State governor made this known on the Tuesday at the closing of the 2024 International Youth Day with the theme: ‘From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development’, which held at Campos Square in Lagos Island.
The Amplifier Business Clinic and Pitch Contest is an initiative instituted to support 100 young entrepreneurs with tools, knowledge and resources required to transform their entrepreneurial ideas into successful, sustainable enterprises.
The overall best contestant, Maryam Atolagbe won N2.5 million.
Speaking on the grant award, Governor Sanwo-Olu, stated that this is beyond a financial support, but an investment in the dreams of beneficiaries, which would empower them contribute to the state’s economic development.
In line with the theme, Sawo-Olu noted that digital technology is a bridge to connect young people by the Lagos State Government towards a sustainable future.
He reasoned that the will help the beneficiaries to step up financially and socially , thereby improving their socio-economic wellbeing and that of their dependents
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