LAGOS, Nigeria(VOICE OF NAIJA)- Lead Pastor of Streams of Joy International, Pastor Jerry Eze has turned the spotlight on empowerment with the announcement of a $300,000 grant scheme set to support young entrepreneurs.
Reinforcing his growing influence beyond the pulpit into social impact and economic upliftment, the founder of the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD), revealed that the initiative will be executed through the Jerry Eze Foundation and will benefit 100 young people in 2026.
The programme is designed to back innovative ideas and scalable businesses, particularly in agriculture, technology and manufacturing. Speaking directly to his global online community in a video message, Pastor Eze framed the announcement as timely and purposeful.
“Hello family, I am Pastor Jerry Eze, I come bearing good news. The Jerry Eze Foundation this year will be rolling out an empowerment grant of about $300,000,” he said.
According to him, the grant is aimed at young individuals with a clear vision and the drive to build sustainable ventures. Each selected beneficiary will receive a minimum of $3,000, either to expand an existing business or to launch a new enterprise.
“These will seek to touch the lives of about a hundred young persons who are interested in doing something phenomenal in agriculture, in technology and of course in manufacturing,” he explained, noting that “the grant will see that each and every one of them will get at least three thousand dollars to support businesses or help them pioneer businesses.”
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To address concerns about fairness, Pastor Eze disclosed that the entire selection and disbursement process would be managed externally.
“This is going to be handled by a reputable international consulting firm. They will be the ones in charge of the process to ensure transparency and openness,” he stated.
He described the announcement as a preview of a broader vision the foundation intends to unveil.
“All I’m asking is to bring you the news before the big news. This is a teaser,” he said, hinting at further empowerment-driven projects lined up for the year.
Beyond financial support, the cleric emphasized the spiritual and social motivation behind the initiative, saying, “I believe that God has so much to do for his people this year. This is just a part, this is us playing just a part and being a part of the big thing that God wants to do for people this year.”
Closing on a note of anticipation, Pastor Eze reaffirmed the foundation’s holistic approach to empowerment while urging the public to watch for updates.
“Jerry Eze Foundation caters for the total man and keep watching the space as we bring you details of how this will happen,” he said, declaring, “God bless you for what our God cannot do does not exist.”
