The Poverty Alleviation and Wealth Creation Agency, PAWECA, has begun data capture for beneficiaries of the Fintiri Business Wallet Empowerment Programme in Adamawa State. The Director-General of the agency, Dr. Michael Zira, expressed satisfaction with the turnout of applicants, describing the participation as encouraging. He urged intending beneficiaries to remain patient, explaining that the process is being carried out systematically to ensure transparency and fairness.
Dr. Zira said the Adamawa State Government remains committed to supporting small-scale business owners and boosting grassroots economic development through the empowerment initiative. According to officials, the data capture exercise is ongoing, and eligible applicants are expected to follow laid down procedures.
Requirements shared include that the bank account name must match the beneficiary name, and applicants who previously filled the Fintiri Business Wallet should not reapply. Microfinance and fintech accounts such as Opay, PalmPay, and Moniepoint are not accepted. Forms cannot be cancelled or corrected, and applicants must submit the original copy while keeping a photocopy for reference.
