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Jonathan to Launch YouWIN 2 for Women Entrepreneurs

By on September 3, 2012

The Federal Ministry of Finance has disclosed that the President will unveil a second phase of the YouWin program exclusively for women entrepreneurs.

According to a statement released by the Paul C Nwabuikwu, Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of Finance, the event will take place at the Banquet Hall of the State House today.
The statement said, “President Goodluck Jonathan will tomorrow,
Monday, September 3, launch the second edition of Youth Enterprise with Innovation (YOUWIN!) the innovative business plan competition for talented youth entrepreneurs. YOUWIN! 2 will be exclusively for young female entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 45.

“The first year of the competition which ended recently produced 1,200 winners from different parts of the country following a rigorous and exciting contest.

“Rewards for winners included prizes and grants of up to N10m, technical support including state-of-the-art websites and strategic guidance by experienced mentors.

“The objective is to create thousands of jobs by helping winners to strengthen and expand existing businesses as well as turn innovative ideas into solid businesses.”