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Edo Govt Pledges Inclusiveness For Visually Impaired Persons

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1 year ago

March 11, 2025

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Edo State Government has expressed commitment to providing quality education and employment opportunities for the visually impaired persons in the state.

The government also pledged to protect, uphold, and give special consideration to the well-being and livelihood of the visually impaired citizens and residents of the state.

This was contained in a statement signed by Friday Aghedo, the
Chief Press Secretary to the deputy governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, and made available to newsmen in Benin on Tuesday.

According to the statement, the state deputy governor made the pledge when he hosted members of the Nigeria Association of the Blind, Edo State chapter, led by its chairman, Evang. Lucky Imafidon, who were in the Government House, Benin City, on Tuesday.

The deputy governor highlighted the importance of the virtually challenged persons and their significant contributions to the economic development of the state.

He said: “I am so delighted to have you here today. We understand the challenges you are facing. We acknowledge that visually impaired persons are a significant part of our society.

“The Eso State Government affirms its commitment to quality education and employment opportunities for visually impaired persons.

“As the government , we are committed, and we will stand by you as you go on with your business and the different activities of your life.

“We understand the role of government in a very crucial aspect like this. I want you to know that the governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo is a listening governor, and by the grace of God, we will have the opportunity later on, to discuss this visit, and he will invite you for a meeting.

“I want you to know that you are of priority to us as a government, and we are going to match words with action.

“So, on behalf of the government, and the good people of Edo state, I want to thank you for this visit, and pray that God Almighty will first and foremost meet your needs while the state government will do its part,” Idahosa reassured.

Earlier in his address, the chairman of the association, Imafidon, congratulated Idahosa and Okpebholo on their electoral victory, noting that the association was optimistic that the Monday Okpebholo-led administration would pay special attention to the challenges, needs, and yearnings of the blind and visually impaired citizens and residents of the state.

Also, the General Secretary of the association, Akhabue Matthew, commended the deputy governor for prioritising and awarding the association a special recognition just within a few months of assumption of office.

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Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.

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La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses

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May 6, 2026

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The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.

DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.

A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.

“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.

“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.

“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.

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N5m, N10m Zero-interest Loans: SheVentures Opens Applications For Women Entrepreneurs

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May 6, 2026

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First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has opened a new round of applications for its SheVentures proposition, offering zero-interest loans of up to ₦10 million to women entrepreneurs to ease access to working capital and support business growth.

The facility provides loans ranging from ₦500,000 to ₦5 million under a general category, and ₦5 million to ₦10 million for sector-specific businesses, with funding capped at up to 50% of an applicant’s average monthly turnover.

At the centre of the offering is a 0% interest rate, with all charges embedded in a transparent structure.

Repayment is structured over four or six months, allowing businesses to match obligations with their cash flow cycles.

Yemisi Edun, Managing Director and Chief Executive of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), said the initiative reflects a deliberate approach to inclusive growth.

“Inclusive growth requires access to capital and the right conditions for businesses to deploy that capital effectively.

“Women-led enterprises are critical to economic activity, yet they face structural barriers.

This intervention aims to help close that gap by providing financing that supports job creation, business expansion, and long-term sustainability for women entrepreneurs.”

“Access to affordable finance remains a major constraint for women entrepreneurs,” said Nnenna Jacob-Ogogo, Group Head, SheVentures and Impact Segments at First City Monument Bank (FCMB).

“By removing the cost barrier and offering quick, flexible funding, this zero-interest loan is designed to safeguard existing jobs, enable businesses to invest in growth initiatives, and foster resilience in challenging economic conditions.”

Women-owned businesses account for a significant share of Nigeria’s small and medium-sized enterprises but continue to face high borrowing costs and limited access to credit.

Through these efforts, SheVentures tackles persistent financing gaps facing women-led businesses, combining targeted funding with broader support to empower women entrepreneurs, encourage business innovation, and enhance their ability to compete on a national scale.

Applications for the zero-interest loan are now open.Apply now.