The Presidency on Tuesday said the payment of N30,000 one-time grant to 330,000 artisans across the country under the Economic Sustainability Plan has commenced.

The Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, disclosed this in a statement titled “Payment of N30,000 grants to 330,000 artisans under ESP begins.”

Akande said the payments were being made to sets of verified beneficiaries of the Artisan Support Scheme, a track under the MSMEs Survival Fund.

The statement read, “In the first stream of payments starting today (Tuesday), beneficiaries are being drawn from the FCT, Lagos, Ondo, Kaduna, Borno, Kano, Bauchi, Anambra, Abia, Rivers, Plateau and Delta States.

“They form the first batch of applications for the scheme submitted between October 1 and October 10.

“The MSMEs Survival Fund scheme is a component of the Nigerian Economic Sustainability Plan which was developed by an Economic Sustainability Committee established by President Muhammadu Buhari in March 2020. The President asked his deputy, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, to head the committee which produced and is overseeing the implementation of the plan.

“Under the ESP, the Survival Fund is generally designed to among other things, support vulnerable MSMEs in meeting their different obligations and safeguard jobs in the sector.”

Akande added that enumeration for the second stream of states under the scheme has also commenced with enumerators in various states compiling the lists of artisans through their association leaders.

He said all artisans are expected to liaise with their association leaders to document their details.

He added, “The registration of applicants for Stream 2 began on October 19, 2020. States under Stream 2 are: Edo, Ogun, Ekiti, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Enugu, Ebonyi, Adamawa, Taraba, Bayelsa

“In the same vein, enumeration and verification of the documents of applicants under the Survival Fund Payroll Support scheme is still ongoing. Dates for the commencement of payment would be announced in due course.

“The application process for the payroll support scheme, which began on September 21, had ended on October 15, 2020. Accepted applications are categorised by industry sectors, including Education and Hospitality, among other sectors.

“However, there may be an extension for applications for some states that have not met their quota on beneficiaries. The Artisan Support Scheme is to benefit about 9,000 Nigerians per state and FCT.”

Franzinni:
Sorry to sound ignorant but was this broadcasted on TV, radio, social media?

I didn't see any ads anywhere ..

Wawelexy:
N-Power as discouraged many from registering...

Nothing will be disbursed at the end.

TheRareGem1:


If you really listen to radio, you will hear the broadcast. It was aired in different languages; Hausa, ibo, Yoruba, tiv, Ebira, Nupe. So stop talking rubbish here.
When all you know how to do is blame the government. But you are not smart bruh. If you are blaming the government, key into all these opportunities.

Franzinni:
madam wait nah... I am not looking for 30k and if you read my comment I nor cuss you nah! I just asked for clarification, I myself didn't hear the broadcast I am just seeing this here I mean common.

The government is rubbish tho ... I have been around the world and have seen what government looks like ... But I understand why those who benefit directly will always prefer to be on the side where the grass looks greener.

You talking opportunities, Ma ...do you know what the price of a bag of rice is under this change ?

Talking rubbish you say ...well I can't help but speak my mind and if it makes you feel a type of way ignore me simple !!!

Ehen madam where can I go and register jare ...haha

TheRareGem1:



I no dey cus either. The thing is radio is said to be the widest reaching network to the people and when the portal was opened, radio stations aired it. Pushed to SMs even here in NR.

Well, what's open now is the 250,000 business registration at CAC. It's free

TheRareGem1:


If you really listen to radio, you will hear the broadcast. It was aired in different languages; Hausa, ibo, Yoruba, tiv, Ebira, Nupe. So stop talking rubbish here.
When all you know how to do is blame the government. But you are not smart bruh. If you are blaming the government, key into all these opportunities.

Yahksbiz:


hope this one can correct her pikin without hitting them.....
just a question and you are putting out so much uncivilized approach and manner.

TheRareGem1:



Fat lie. Even the business registration at CAC which is free is open already. This is free and real �%

TheRareGem1:



Fat lie. Even the business registration at CAC which is free is open already. This is free and real �%

TheRareGem1:


If you really listen to radio, you will hear the broadcast. It was aired in different languages; Hausa, ibo, Yoruba, tiv, Ebira, Nupe. So stop talking rubbish here.
When all you know how to do is blame the government. But you are not smart bruh. If you are blaming the government, key into all these opportunities.

TheRareGem1:



I no dey cus either. The thing is radio is said to be the widest reaching network to the people and when the portal was opened, radio stations aired it. Pushed to SMs even here in NR.

Well, what's open now is the 250,000 business registration at CAC. It's free

TheRareGem1:



I no dey cus either. The thing is radio is said to be the widest reaching network to the people and when the portal was opened, radio stations aired it. Pushed to SMs even here in NR.

Well, what's open now is the 250,000 business registration at CAC. It's free

Pharmjossy:

Can someone, pls give us a step by step process to Do this registration?