Beneficiaries laud Goldberg’s Isedowo initiative

The beneficiaries of the ongoing empowerment initiative tagged:  “Isedowo” by a product of Nigerian Breweries, Goldberg have commended the brand, which recently offered grants of N300,000 each to 22  entrepreneurs to support their businesses in Ekiti State.

The newly empowered entrepreneurs have joined the targeted 100 participants billed to support by Goldberg N300, 000 through Isedowo across the South West states of Osun, Ekiti, Ondo, Oyo and Ogun.

One of the beneficiaries, Bolatito Eunice, a caterer, said she was grateful to Goldberg for empowering her to enhance her business, adding “I never knew my business idea would be selected. l am delighted that my dream of becoming a successful small scale entrepreneur has come true. Goldberg’s Isedowo is worthy of emulation,” she stated.

Another beneficiary of the scheme, Akinola Taiwo, affirmed that the grant would go a long way in boosting his business, saying “I have been praying for an opportunity like this and Goldberg has relieved me of my challenges. Isedowo is laudable and the brand has actually surpassed others through this.”

Other artisans, including motor mechanics, tailors, caterers, carpenters, makeup artists, electricians and an artist also commended Goldberg for assisting them with funds to boost their businesses.

Commenting on initative, the Portfolio Manager, Mainstream Lager and Stout brands, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Mr Emmanuel Agu, said “Goldberg would, through the scheme, extend its affinity with the people of the Southwest beyond culture and tradition to entrepreneurship.” That way, he added, “it would have positioned itself as an empowerment platform that shares the aspirations of the people.”