The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) welcomed Ms. Usoro Akpabio, Managing Director of the South-South Development Commission (SSDC), in Abuja to discuss strategies for empowering young entrepreneurs and MSMEs across the South-South region. The m…  | By Abimbola Akomolafe on October 15, 2025 | The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) welcomed Ms. Usoro Akpabio, Managing Director of the South-South Development Commission (SSDC), in Abuja to discuss strategies for empowering young entrepreneurs and MSMEs across the South-South region. The meeting explored ways to link education funding with enterprise development, enabling graduates and youth beneficiaries to transition into job creators through skills training, access to finance, and mentorship. Read also. Ms. Akpabio commended NELFUND for its efforts in promoting youth inclusion and economic resilience through education-driven empowerment. NELFUND's Managing Director, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, reaffirmed the agency's commitment to building strong partnerships that enhance MSME capacity, foster innovation, and drive sustainable regional growth. | | | |
