After months of intensive training, participants of the RECONNECT Project have graduated, marking a new chapter in their entrepreneurial journey. The programme equipped participants with hands-on skills in fashion design, hairdressing, barbing, and baki… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader RECONNECT project equips graduates to launch small businesses By Abimbola Akomolafe on November 6, 2025 After months of intensive training, participants of the RECONNECT Project have graduated, marking a new chapter in their entrepreneurial journey. The programme equipped participants with hands-on skills in fashion design, hairdressing, barbing, and baking, alongside psychosocial support that strengthened their confidence and self-reliance. Each graduate received startup materials and equipment to launch their businesses, helping them transition from training to enterprise ownership. Read also, RECONNECT project equips graduates to launch small businesses Nigeria leads climate action, seeks green funding at COP30 Ejigbo council launches mega empowerment initiative to boost MSME growth Federal Government invests ₦12 billion to fuel MSME tech growth AI Chatbot empowers youth entrepreneurs to access opportunities Implemented by ActionAid Nigeria with support from GIZ and the German Government, the initiative promotes sustainable livelihoods by empowering individuals to build small enterprises within their communities. The project reinforces the message that opportunity thrives where resilience and support meet turning skill development into real economic participation for Nigeria's growing MSME sector.

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