From a Few Pieces to Boxes: Members of Alailenikan Traders Association had this to say
“I was selling a few dozen of cookies, pencils, and drawing books to children in a neighbourhood school. After I received a SHEC loan of N 50,000. I suddenly started to stock boxes because the school population is a good market for me. I have since graduated to a larger amount of loans due to our group’s 100% repayment rate. Thanks to our leader” – Poku.
Tola is now targeting the international market
“My name is ‘Tola a first-class graduate of Economics. Due to unemployment, I decided to take my passion for fashion and craft to the next level.I had funding challenge. But I’m a happy beneficiary of modest loan from SHEC fund. This has helped me to expand my business and customer base.I hope to grow my business to reach the international market.Here are pictures of some of my afro-centric interior craft.”
Toyosi- our mentee, is now a proud cassava aggregator for a noodles company
“My mentor (Dr Taiwo) and her friend were travelling towards Eruwa and they saw my truck. •It was a proud moment for them and I’m glad to make them proud. This is just the beginning. •I am grateful for the great people cheering me up on this journey of success. •God knows I can’t do it alone and I thank Him for connections. resources and ideas. This is so humbling”
We invite you to collaborate
The SHEC pilot program has been very enlightening among different cadres of self employed people who have varied financial needs. •They are willing to repay loans even without reminders.
They see this as an opportunity to grow and would not want to mess up with it.
The program relies on referrals from headhunted beneficiaries, and this has been part of our incredible success story. •I’m a proud Manager of the program and I enjoy the trust of the Founder Dr Taiwo.
Trust is the our brand and we want the model to be replicated.
‘Feyi Director Golden Goose Nig Ltd SHEC Fund Manager
