Imo State has added 104 new communities to its One Kindred One Business Initiative (OKOBI), a programme boosting grassroots entrepreneurship across the state. In under two years, more than 500 community-owned SMEs have emerged under OKOBI, engaging 20,0…  | By Abimbola Akomolafe on November 14, 2025 | Imo State has added 104 new communities to its One Kindred One Business Initiative (OKOBI), a programme boosting grassroots entrepreneurship across the state. In under two years, more than 500 community-owned SMEs have emerged under OKOBI, engaging 20,000 associates and creating sustainable jobs. Approved by Governor Hope Uzodimma, the initiative targets poverty reduction and local economic growth across 630 autonomous communities. It encourages collective business ownership, using local talent and shared resources to build community-driven enterprises. Read also, Officials say participants are now refining ideas into bankable proposals through training, mentorship, and technical support. A full list of newly enlisted communities is available on the Office of the Chief Economic Adviser's website. With Phase Two underway, the programme is set to strengthen MSMEs, empower more youth and women, and scale community-owned businesses across Imo State. | | | |
