{"id":39955,"date":"2020-11-04T09:01:55","date_gmt":"2020-11-04T09:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:8888\/cregital\/disha\/2020\/11\/04\/10-support-initiatives-for-smes-affected-by-the-crisis\/"},"modified":"2022-03-03T09:52:47","modified_gmt":"2022-03-03T09:52:47","slug":"10-support-initiatives-for-smes-affected-by-the-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/msmehub.org\/staging\/6671\/10-support-initiatives-for-smes-affected-by-the-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Support Initiatives for SMEs Affected by the Crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello \u2026<\/p>\n

How are you really doing?<\/p>\n

To be honest, the events of the past weeks has taken a toll on us as a nation.<\/p>\n

We all witnessed how the peaceful #ENDSARS protests against police brutality took a violent turn and resulted in loss of lives, violent attacks, and destruction of properties.<\/p>\n

We hope you are safe, sane and recovering well.<\/p>\n

To everyone who has suffered any loss in this season, we offer our deepest condolences.<\/p>\n

To every business owner whose store was vandalized and looted this season, we have collated a list of organizations and individuals providing support to MSMEs in rebuilding their businesses:<\/p>\n

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  1. Naija Brand Chick\u00a0<\/strong>– Kindly fill this\u00a0form<\/a>\u00a0to access the funding.<\/li>\n
  2. Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF)<\/strong>\u00a0– Kindly fill this\u00a0form<\/a>\u00a0to access the funding.<\/li>\n
  3. Legal Aid by Odujinrin and Adefulu Law Firm\u00a0<\/strong>– The law firm is offering legal support to affected businesses by way of reviewing financial, tenancy or other business agreements. Kindly send a mail to\u00a0probono@odujinrinadefulu.com<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Access Bank<\/strong>\u00a0– Access Bank has set aside a minimum of N50 Billion Naira interest-free loans and grants to support communities, youths and MSMEs. Details of how this loan can be accessed will be provided on Access Bank’s social media platforms.<\/li>\n
  5. The Green Investment Club (TGIC)<\/strong>\u00a0– TGIC is offering N1,000,000 monetary support to 10 small businesses in Lagos. Kindly fill this\u00a0form<\/a>\u00a0to access the funding.<\/li>\n
  6. Female Entrepreneur Support by Linda Ikeji\u00a0<\/strong>– Linda Ikeji is supporting female entrepreneurs with small businesses that were vandalized. Kindly send an email to\u00a0lindaikeji1980@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0with proof of what was destroyed and value of what was lost.<\/li>\n
  7. Diary of a Naija Girl SME Support Funds –\u00a0<\/strong>Kindly send a mail with a proof to\u00a0letsrebuildlagos@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0to access the funding.<\/li>\n
  8. The Phoenix Support Fund powered by AGS tribe and Diatom Impact\u00a0<\/strong>– This initiative is giving up to N500,000 each to business owners. The funds can be accessed\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0and the following must be provided to access the funds:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n