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By David Owei,Bayelsa
\nAs parts of it’s unwavering commitment and resolve to boost the state economy ,the Bayelsa State government is poised to launch an e-commerce entrepreneurship programme for women and youth as part of transformative initiatives aimed at boosting the local economy under the MP500.<\/p>\n
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Trade and Investment, Mrs Owonari Harry, who was flanked by the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Hon Koku Ebiouwou – Obiyai and her Investment, Trade and Comerce counterpart , Dr Ebiere Jones disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Yenagoa , posited that BEEP 2025 will empower 500 MSMEs and create employment opportunities for Bayelsans.<\/p>\n
Harry said they include “youth-led startups, women-owned ventures, and grassroots enterprises through expert-led training, strategic mentorship, and direct access to markets, funding, and digital tools.”<\/p>\n
She said as part of the MP500 programme, the state government will empower 500 nano, micro, small and medium enterprises annually.<\/p>\n
The maiden edition with theme , The Bayelsa E-Commerce Entrepreneurship Programme” will transition the 500 MSMEs into the digital economy.<\/p>\n
Harry said: “The Bayelsa E-Commerce Entrepreneurship Program (BEEP 2025) is more than an economic initiative; it is a bridge designed to transition 500 of our most promising micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) into Nigeria\u2019s rapidly evolving digital economy.”<\/p>\n
She explained that the programme is important because many Bayelsa businesses “remain excluded from its benefits, held back by limited access to digital tools, technical know-how, and viable markets.<\/p>\n
“BEEP is our answer to that gap. It is our strategy to ensure no entrepreneur is left behind.<\/p>\n
“From e-commerce and logistics to branding, payment systems, and marketplace integration, BEEP 2025 will provide structured support that ensures every beneficiary is prepared to scale and succeed.”<\/p>\n
She argued that BEEP 2025 is different as a full-fledged empowerment ecosystem where each entrepreneur will benefit from digital training through our custom MP500 curriculum, industry-specific mentorship clusters, and more.<\/p>\n
Other benefits are business starter packs that include CAC registration for businesses that are not yet incorporated, business account setup, web hosting, and relevant management tools.<\/p>\n
According to her, grants and funding, direct linkages to national and international markets, regulatory bodies, funding partners, and promotional platforms, are some additional benefits.<\/p>\n
Harry said the implementation of BEEP 2025 will lead to measurable results such as expanded market access for Bayelsa-based businesses and greater participation of women and youth in the digital economy.<\/p>\n
Other expected outcomes are enhanced competitiveness of our local enterprises, robust increase in jobs and local production and a digitally enabled, entrepreneurial Bayelsa.<\/p>\n
Also speaking, the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mrs Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai and her counterpart in Trade, Industry and Investment, Dr Jones Ebieri, said the programme will transform the state economy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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