Life Continental Lager Beer has empowered the first set of winners at the second edition of entrepreneur focused radio show, Life Progress Booster. The show which kicked off last year, is targeted at innovative businessmen and women in the South-East.
Six winners, Felix Chukwuma, Obinna Kingsley, Edeh Ejike, Ijeoma Ikejiuba, Njigha Chinenye and Prosper Stephen, emerged from three zones, Awka, Nnewi and Agulu/Ekwulobia, with each of them receiving a grant of N250, 000 each to support their business ideas.
Speaking during the presentation of the grants to the winners, Senior Brand Manager, Regional Mainstream Brands, NB Plc, Mr. Funso Ayeni, said this year’s edition of the show will reward 200 entrepreneurs with a cash prize of N250, 000 each, up from the 52 entrepreneurs who were presented with the same amount each, last year. According to Mr. Ayeni, the show is a platform for Life Lager Beer to support the entrepreneurial spirit of the Igbos.