MEMG FLAGSHIP PROJECT:
Bishop Ephraim, Holy Ghost Village - Awka, Nigeria
Holy Ghost Village is an equipping and educational center for children, youth and ministerial leaders in Awka, Nigeria. Solidarity Group Leader, Bishop Ephraim Ndife oversees the 13 educational programs while also giving leadership to three major church building projects: one at Lagos, another at Makurdi and the third at Kamali Awka.
With ongoing assistance through MEMG, there are currently five Nursery schools, five Elementary schools, two Secondary schools and one Theological Seminary. Additionally, Bishop Ephraim has awarded thirty (30) scholarships to students for the next academic year.
Continued assistance of academic books for the school library, laboratory equipment for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Agric Labs, and financing for the building projects is empowering this community to lift the heavy burden of poverty and illiteracy.
Examples of Projects We Do Below are examples of the Power of Micro-Enterprise projects. The Projects are intended to show actual working examples of the power of this unique concept known as Micro Enterprise Development.
“The loan went a long way in my life; I have been able to do the business and payback the loan. The business was very profitable and I got very good returns on my investment. In fact the benefit I have received is 10 times more than I expected. I have been paying conveniently, it’s pain free. I also feel the group model is fantastic and has loads of benefit attached. I will do it again and again.” Mrs. Florence Atolagbe – Salon Owner Igando, Nigeria
Ajayi Olufunke is operating her sewing business at a popular market in Ikeja. As a result of microfinance, individuals like Ajayi are given the opportunity to start their own business and can provide for themselves and their family with basic necessities and also generate sustainable income. As the business expands, her living conditions have improved, ultimately leading to an escape from poverty.
GS Microfinance Bank Executives finalizing documents with businessmen of the Video Rental Operators Association of Nigeria.
Our strategic partnership with GS Micro Finance Bank aligns us with the Oke Aro Pig Farmers Association and pig farmers in that area. Here the CEO of GS Micro Finance Bank and Representative of Oke Aro Pig Farmers Association speak to the press before the pre-disbursement training at the Oke Aro Pig Farm.
Pig Farmers, Oke Aro:
“I feel happy to be one of the people to collect loan from GS Microfinance Bank; I will buy some animals, feed them very well and sell them when they grow up. It will make my work grow more and more.”
Mary Bagi
Pig Farmer
Another beneficiary also said that the facility would enable him pay for more feeds and save him from paying higher prices because of credit purchases. His words: “with this type of credit, I know there is no problem with me feeding the animals because that is the main constraint. I know that with this facility I can look for where I can the feeds at a cheaper rate”.
Olatunde Bunmi
Pig Farmer