FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE
News Release. September 2, 2012
PRESIDENT JONATHAN LAUNCHES
YOUWIN! 2 FOR WOMEN
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.
The launch of YOUWIN! 2 will take place at the
Banquet Hall of the State House. Expected at the event are youth groups,
reputable women entrepreneurs, ministers and other top government
officials.
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