A government based entrepreneurship program has been launched aimed at creating more job opportunities to boost the country’s economy.
The program discourages job seekers but rather encouraging innovation in developmental areas such as industries, ICT and agriculture.
Through the campaign it is projected that job creations will improve from 400,000 to 1,400,000 jobs in the next five years.
During the program launch in Southern province, Emannuel Hategeka the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM) noted that those with good projects will be supported.
“We want projects that are sustainable and are able to employ a big number of people, the project should also contribute effectively to the betterment of society,” he said.
One of the innovative entities in the province is owned by Francois Nshimyimana who bakes biscuits from maize flour in Rubengera sector. He disclosed that he had a humble beginning.
“I started with a capital of Frw 50,000 a few months ago but now I make a profit of Frw 400,000 monthly employ more than eight people,” he remarked.
In the same sector is a maize milling factory owned by a former primary teacher Alice Mushiyimana, she says that her life changed after acquiring a loan worth Frw 1.3 million to start the mill.
“I now make a profit of Frw 600,000 monthly and I’ve assets worth Frw 20 million, my factory has been beneficial to farmers who supply us maize, I also employ more than 15 people,” she explained.
The governor of southern province Celestin Kabahizi commended the innovative spirit urging lower learning institutions to dedicate as special lesson on entrepreneurship to motivate young ones.
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