Benue Launches $15m Creative Impact Fund, Targets 300,000 Jobs

Benue launches $15m creative impact fund, targets 300,000 jobs

Benue State Government has launched a $15 million Benue Creative Impact Fund (BCIF), an ambitious intervention aimed at empowering young people, deepening innovation, and creating over 300,000 direct and indirect jobs across the state. The fund was unveiled on Friday at the Government House, Makurdi, by Governor Hyacinth  Alia, who was represented at the ceremony by his deputy, Barr. Sam Ode. Describing the initiative as a major milestone in his…

Benue Government Launches $15m Creative Fund

Benue Government Launches $15m Creative Fund By Armstrong Tseaa, Makurdi The Benue State Government has launched a $15 million Benue Creative Impact Fund (BCIF) aimed at empowering youth and creating opportunities in the creative industry. The initiative targets the creation of 300,000 jobs for young people across the state, promoting entrepreneurship, innovation, and skills development in areas like film, music, fashion, and digital media. The …