Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), says it has donated N25 million to 50 youths in Ogoni, Rivers, to enable them to start businesses.

This is conveyed by Mr Joe Obari, spokesman for the company in Port Harcourt on Tuesday.

Obari said the beneficiaries graduated from its LiveWire Nigeria programme designed for youths in host communities.

Obari said that out of 60 youths who received training in business planning, management and pitching, 50 got to the final stage.

"The 50 youths who scaled through received start-up funds to enable them start businesses of their choice.

"Similarly, six youths who benefited from the programme's 2015 edition received The Young Business Leaders award for outstanding run of their businesses", he said.

The spokesman said the beneficiaries were picked from Gokana, Tai, Eleme and Khana local government areas of Rivers State.

Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201610190066.html

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