Medplus to Give Female Entrepreneur $30,000 Grant
Pioneer pharmaceutical and beauty retail brand, Medplus Pharmacy Limited, has announced plans to give at least, one female entrepreneur a $30,000 grant as it marks its 30th anniversary.
The company also disclosed plans to reach 30 communities across Nigeria offering free healthcare services as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme to assist individuals who cannot afford healthcare services considering its soaring cost.
Speaking with journalists at the company’s headquarters in Lagos, Medplus Managing Director, Joke Bakare, said the projects are in tandem with the theme for the company’s 30th anniversary celebration, ‘Built to Last’, aimed at inspiring female entrepreneurs and supporting underprivileged communities.
She explained that the company would officially launch these programmes to the general public during its 13th anniversary celebration billed to take place on November 9, 2023.
According to her, the CSR programmes would cut across communities from all the geopolitical zones in Nigeria with a focus on giving people who may not be privileged access to basic health and wellness information, access them through their facility at no cost.
“We want to support and inspire women-led businesses. We have never really celebrated as a company. So, we thought that particularly for people just coming up, starting businesses, or almost giving up on their businesses, this is like a reassurance to them, especially women in health, beauty and wellness.
“We are also launching a grant to women-led businesses with the theme ‘Built to Last’ which would empower one female entrepreneur to the tune of $30,000 with access to information and networking.
“This would be officially unveiled on our anniversary, November 9, 2023. For us, the event is not just a celebration of our 30-year journey; it is also a platform to empower other entrepreneurs to build extraordinary brands.
“To be considered for the grant, you need to have been in the business for at least two years. We want to give you access to our distribution and make you a partner in a lot of the things we sell.”
On his part, the Head of Operations and Strategy, Mr Ife Bakare, stated that the community outreach programme tagged ‘Delivering Wellness’, is an integral part of the anniversary celebration as the company is set to give off its expertise to the general public.
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