Firm empowers female entrepreneurs with financial grant

NEM Insurance Plc has empowered female entrepreneurs with N100,000 financial grant to support the growth and expansion of their businesses.

Through the ‘ NEM She Means Business Challenge’, the grant empowerment is in commemoration of this year’s International Women’s Day.

The five entrepreneurs who emerged in the contest involving 230 entries, were carefully evaluated and selected through rigorous processes.

They were acknowledged for their innovative, resilient and entrepreneurship spirit in driving and contributing to economic development. Speaking on the theme: ‘ Inspire Inclusion, Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress,’ the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NEM Insurance Plc, Andrew Ikekhua, while presenting the cash prize to the women, acknowledged the entrepreneurs for participating in the firm’s business challenge and pledged the brand’s continuous support as they embark on their entrepreneurship journey. “At NEM Insurance, we are determined to encourage female economic empowerment and inclusion as a social objective, given the various impacts and contributions women play in society. We appreciate in no small measure your drive to identify a need in your environment and the effort to ensure you create a business and services that meet those needs through your innovative ideas,” Ikekhua added.

He said to ensure business continuity and survival, it was important to secure businesses against predictable and unforeseen risks that may occur during business operations.