FCE Okene Students Start Small Businesses with Senator Akpoti’s Support

Students at the Federal College of Education, Okene, have been making the most of multipurpose business carts distributed by Senator Natasha Akpoti. These carts have provided the students with an invaluable opportunity to run their own small businesses, promoting financial independence and practical business skills.

Throughout the college, students were observed managing a range of enterprises using the carts. From food vendors to creative services, the initiative has fostered an entrepreneurial culture among the students, allowing them to generate income while contributing to the campus economy.

The business cart initiative has been welcomed as a progressive step in supporting young people, with many students grateful for the opportunity to develop their business skills. Senator Akpoti's contribution has been recognized as a significant enabler of youth-driven economic activity in the college.

This initiative, which encourages students to be self-reliant and innovative, aligns with efforts to promote entrepreneurship as a means of tackling youth unemployment. The students are now utilizing the carts to engage in profitable ventures while pursuing their education, helping them gain valuable hands-on experience in business management.