Step-By-Step Guide To Apply For for Ogun State N1bn Grant

The Ogun State Government has commenced the second phase of the disbursement of the N1 billion grant to micro and small enterprises.

The initiative aims to alleviate poverty and mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on businesses in the state.The Commissioner for Industry, Trade, and Investment and a member of the Ogun State COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus Steering Committee, Mr. Adebola Sofela, in a statement on Monday, announced that Governor Dapo Abiodun has directed the immediate commencement of the disbursement process for the second phase of the grants.According to the statement, in the first batch, over N120 million was disbursed by the state government to more than 1,000 micro and small entrepreneurs across the 20 local government areas of the state.Who can apply?Micro & Small Enterprises in any of the following:RetailFashionHair & BeautyLight ManufacturingHospitalityWhat the grant is forPayment of Utilities such as: Water, Electricity, Internet Service Subscription and so onPayment of Rent for Office, Shop, and Cold Room RentPayment of Salaries (Evidence must be provided)Eligible Enterprises must:Be located in Ogun StateHave a minimum of three employeesHave been in operation for at least 2 yearsProfitability of business must have been reduced as a result of COVID -19 Pandemic.How to apply:Firstly, log on to https://www.ngcaresbusiness.org/Click on Select State and choose Ogun State. Then click on “Go to Portal”Then click on Apply.You will be asked to fill in the following details:Business nameWhat kind of business? (General services/Artisans, Specialised Services, Agriculture (Crop and Livestock),Transportation/Logistics, Trading and Manufacturing)What kind of –? (Here, you will be able to select your specific business type)How much sales (in naira) do you currently make monthly?What date/year did you open your business?Phone number of head of businessNumber of employeesFirst name of head of businessLast name of head of businessEmail of head of businessEmailDate of birth of head of businessGender of head of businessState of businessLGA of businessLastly, Click on Submit.NB: Businesses who apply in multiple states or states wherein they do not operate will be disqualified.