Grooming Endowment Trust (GET) is pleased to announce that 13 promising entrepreneurs have been awarded GET Compass Award grants, providing them with a vital stepping stone to initiate their businesses.
The GET Compass programme is dedicated to fostering Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) that offer products and services vital to community well-being and economic growth. This comprehensive programme includes bespoke training and mentorship events designed to equip these emerging businesses for success.
Amidst stiff competition, only 13 businesses were selected from hundreds of applications to join this esteemed programme. These exceptional entrepreneurs were honoured during an award ceremony held on Friday, September 22, 2023.
At the ceremony, five standout business owners were presented with N2 million each in grant funding to empower them in kick-starting their ventures, while all other participants were granted N250,000 each to support their entrepreneurial journeys.
The recipients of the N2 million grants are as follows:
- Tipping Recycle
- Replast Engineering
- Smoothies Bargains and Shakes
- Craft Planet
- Makizi Blossoms and Enterprises
The award ceremony was held at the Centre in Research in Enterprise and Action in Management (CREM) office, situated at 1 Adebayo Oyelana St, beside Ejigbo Mini Stadium, Isolo, Lagos. The event was graced by the presence of the board of trustees of Grooming Endowment and prominent industry figures.
Dr. Godwin Nwabunka, Chief Executive Officer of Grooming Centre, spoke eloquently about the profound impact GET Compass has had on its alumni since its inception. He encouraged all participants to cultivate a winner’s mindset, highlighting that success transcends financial rewards.
The award recipients expressed their enthusiasm, networked with fellow business professionals, and reaffirmed their commitment to nurturing and expanding their businesses with the support and resources offered.
Dr. Nwabunka stated, “Grooming Endowment Trust began with a humble team, and today we have staff members across the nation. Our journey commenced modestly, yet with a resolute mission. While we received a multitude of applications, we are thrilled to welcome these entrepreneurs into the GET family. We eagerly anticipate sharing their progress with the world.”
The Grooming Endowment Trust (GET) was established by Grooming Centre to provide funding for an array of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) related initiatives. Incorporated in August 2020, the Trust offers grants and investments in the areas of education and capacity building, healthcare, enterprise and community development, venture formation, and humanitarian relief.
