Beneficiaries of the Douye Diri Skills Acquisition and Empowerment Programme from 2021 to 2023 who have effectively used their starter packs and are currently making strides in business are now being called to report to the designated office for verification and further empowerment.
This new phase of support, aimed at helping entrepreneurs grow their small businesses into more sustainable ventures, is focused on identifying beneficiaries who have shown strong business potential. It aligns with the state’s continued investment in youth empowerment, entrepreneurial growth, and self-reliance.
According to the official notice, “We invite all beneficiaries of the Douye Diri Skills Acquisition and Empowerment Programme from 2021–2023, who have successfully utilized their starter packs and are making progress in their entrepreneurial ventures to report to our office. This initiative aims to provide further verification, support, and empowerment to eligible beneficiaries seeking to expand their businesses.”
To qualify, beneficiaries must meet the following criteria: proof of participation in the skills programme, evidence of properly using the starter pack, a viable business plan for expansion, and valid identification such as Voter’s Card or National ID. Those who completed training but did not receive starter packs yet have built up their businesses using the acquired skill are also encouraged to report. Two recent passport photos are required.
Verification visits will be based on trade departments and scheduled dates:
1. Leather Works (Shoemaking): Friday, July 4, 2025, 8am
2. Makeup and Gele: Monday, July 7, 2025
3. Cosmetology: Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 8am
4. Barbing: Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 8am
5. Solar Energy & Electrical Works: Thursday, July 10, 2025, 8am
6. Chemical (Soap Making): Friday, July 11, 2025, 8am
7. Paint Production & Visual Arts: Monday, July 14, 2025, 8am
8. Fashion & Design: Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 8am
9. Catering: Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 8am
Mrs. Charity Kens Godwin, Technical Adviser to the Governor on Entrepreneurship Development, affirmed, “The Assured Prosperity Government remains dedicated to empowering citizens, particularly young entrepreneurs, for sustainable growth and development.”
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This effort further boosts small business funding, job creation, and entrepreneur support in Bayelsa State.