Asaba: Beneficiaries of Starter Packs for the establishment of Catering and Confectionary Business under the Skills Training and Entrepreneurship Programme STEP, of the Delta State Government have been advised to make judicious use of the golden opportunity provided for to better their lots.
The Delta State Chief Jobs Creation Officer, Prof. Eric Eboh who handed the Starter packs unbehalf of the state government in Asaba, congratulated the beneficiaries for being able to undergo the training, noting that the expectations of the government is that they will make good use of the Starter packs given to them.
“You will agree with me that you are one of the most favoured trainees. You are going to succeed and we want to be part of that success.” He added.
The Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Mrs. Marry Iyasele, extolled the beneficiaries for their resilient and commitment towards ensuring a better future for themselves and their families.
Being able to pass through the training is success, she stated: adding that as a young woman she has to struggle for her education and as a caterer.
“The government has spent so much money for you. This is the beginning and it is very important. This is foundation infrastructures in the business of Catering. You must ask questions from those in the business and not only behave in a polite manners but neatness as well.” Iyasele told the beneficiaries.
Items presented to the STEPpenuers included: Jobs Creation grants (Non-Repayable), 1no Electric Mixer (Master Chef), Cheffijg Dish – Hoffner 9 litres, Deep Freezer – Thermocool 140 litres, others are Micro credit (Repayable), Gas Over fabricated with oven and gas cooker, 1no 12kg Gas Cylinder, 1no Double Burner fabricated, 1no Cast pot, 1no cast frying pan, 1no Iceman Cooler 60 litres, 1no Poteto Cutter, 1no Non-stick pan, 1no kitchen Scale, N123, 000 cash allowance, three months stipend on confirmation of business start-up N30,000 at N10,000 per month.
One of the beneficiaries, Favour Ofili, commended governor Okowa for the gesture even as she promised to strive to empower at least three persons free as a way of reciprocating the government support in her life.
