At least, ten Nigerian journalists with small scale businesses and innovative business ideas will be supported with soft loans by the Sports Journalists Forum (SJF) as part of activities marking SJF’s annual end of the year party slated for Saturday 21 December in Lagos.
According to ace sports journalist and SJF’s Group admin, Godwin Enakhena, the 7th edition of the annual ceremony is a testament to the growth recorded as a group.
Beyond the business support, members who have distinguished themselves in the year under review will also be recognised across 10 categories with winners getting 50,000 naira each, a certificate and a jersey of any Nigerian football club of their choice.
Speaking about the idea behind the financial support for small scale business owners, Enakhena said, “Life is more than being a journalist. With the current state of Nigeria’s economy and the media industry wage scale, many journalists are struggling. So, in our own little way of empowering journalists to live a decent life and stay afloat, we want to support 10 members with entrepreneurial visions.”
He expressed gratitude to the members for their support of the group’s vision and encouraged them to take time to attend the event, unwind, and recharge for the upcoming year.
