GYSAPEO Launches Her 0℅ Loan Scheme In Taraba State, Promises To Eradicate Poverty Through Empowerment

By Oriri Peter

In a quest to alleviate poverty and encourage entrepreneurial spirit, the Global Youth Skills Acquisition and Poverty Eradication Organisation (GYSAPEO), in Partnership with African Union Social-Economic and Cultural Council (AU-ECOSOC) has inaugurated state and local government coordinators for its Taraba State 0℅ loan development scheme.

The event which was held at the Jolly Nyame Stadium, Jalingo, Taraba State brought together dignitaries across the state under the distinguished chairmanship of Rt. Hon. Peter Abeh Diah, Speaker Taraba State House of Assembly.

Mr. Emmanuel Arome Sanni, while giving his keynote address, stressed that
ideas generation was what beneficiaries needed to improve their entrepreneurial skills noting that the Organisation was focused in supporting people with business-minded ideas who resiliently pursue their ideas.

While urging participants to start with whatever amount they had in order to improve their economic status, Mr. Arome advised them to be submissive to mentorship and training.

Also speaking, Mrs. Joyce Kelechi Ozonuwe, member of the Board of Trustees of GYSAPEO, outlined the various projects that the Organization has identified to achieve within the year.

According to her, through its "One Child Needs More" GYSAPEO was committed to the total wellbeing of the child through better education, healthcare and economic opportunities that will reduce the statistics of vulnerable children in the society.

Mrs. Joyce further noted that GYSAPEO was geared towards creating an enabling environment that will be void of poverty and hunger.

In his speech, President/founder of the Organization, Mr. Emmanuel Chuks Ozegbe, said the aim of GYSAPEO was to empower low-income earners to become self-reliant, adding that Taraba State was lucky to be among the pilot states.

At the event, the Chairman, Council of Chiefs in Taraba State and Aku Uka of Wukari, HRH DR. Shekarau ANGYU Masa-Ibi CON thanked the organization for choosing Taraba State as part of the states to be empowered. He urged members to be creative and dedicated with any business they were embarking on so as to make meaningful use of the finances provided.

Highlight of the event was the appointment of Rev. Fibi Bulus as Coordinator of the Taraba State Chapter.