Pastor Jerry Eze Announces $300,000 Youth Empowerment Grant
Grant targets 100 young entrepreneurs in agriculture, tech, and manufacturing
Jerry Eze Foundation targets agriculture, technology, and manufacturing startups
Pastor Jerry Eze, founder of Streams of Joy International, has unveiled a new empowerment initiative targeted at young entrepreneurs in Nigeria. The programme, spearheaded by the Jerry Eze Foundation, will disburse a total of $300,000 in grants to 100 beneficiaries operating in agriculture, technology, and manufacturing.
In a video address announcing the initiative, Pastor Eze explained that each selected participant will receive a minimum of $3,000. The funds are intended to strengthen existing businesses or help beneficiaries launch new ventures within the targeted sectors.
“Hello family, I am Pastor Jerry Eze, and I come bearing good news,” he said. “This year, the Jerry Eze Foundation will be rolling out an empowerment grant of about 300,000 US dollars to touch the lives of about a hundred young persons who are interested in doing something phenomenal.”
Pastor Eze emphasized that the grant process will be managed by a reputable international consulting firm to ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability throughout the selection and disbursement stages.
The initiative is part of the foundation’s broader commitment to youth empowerment, innovation, and economic development, particularly among young Nigerians with viable and impactful business ideas.
