Project Enable Africa With The Support of Ishk Tolaram Foundation Empowers 20 Entrepreneurs With Disabilities

Project Enable Africa proudly announces the successful completion of its Business Support Program, this was implemented in support of the Ishk Tolaram Foundation. This program was designed to provide business training, mentorship and access to business resources to PWD-led businesses in Lagos States to re-invent their businesses and help them remain viable despite recurring business challenges.

This initiative brought together 20 determined and innovative entrepreneurs with disabilities, providing them with the tools, resources, and mentorship necessary to develop and scale their businesses. The comprehensive program featured a series of training sessions, and one-on-one mentorship opportunities, all aimed at fostering entrepreneurial skills and promoting inclusive economic growth for this vulnerable group.
The program commenced on May 7, 2024 with an onboarding session and with days of thought provoking sessions on different entrepreneur strategic sessions culminating in an inspiring exhibition and certification ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2024.

Speaking at the closing ceremony, the participants shared insights into the 2-week-long program, revealing that the 20 businesses led by individuals with disabilities underwent intensive training. They narrated how the practical business skills gained from the program would scale their business. The business skills covered includes human design thinking, business formalization, product development strategies, funding linkages, legal strategy, human resource management, digitalisation, and financial management.

Representing the Executive Director, The COO Olalekan Owonikoko gave a goodwill message to the entrepreneurs at the exhibition ground and encouraged them to utilized all they have learnt in growing their business.
Finally, the Business Support Program for Persons with Disabilities in Lagos has made significant strides in empowering individuals with disabilities to pursue entrepreneurship and achieve economic independence.