Madina: In a bold move to empower women and ignite grassroots entrepreneurship, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, through his Walk With Julius initiative, has donated GHS 500,000 as seed capital to support registered women entrepreneurs of the newly launched Madina Chamber of Commerce.
According to Ghana News Agency, the gesture was announced during the official launch of the Chamber by the Member of Parliament for Madina Constituency, Francis Xavier Sosu, who commended the initiative as a catalyst for creating sustainable livelihoods and inspiring economic independence across Ghana.
Addressing entrepreneurs and community leaders, Mr. Debrah urged women and youth to embrace entrepreneurship with courage and faith, noting that success in business is not the preserve of the highly educated or formally trained.
Mr. Debrah emphasized that God bestowed unique gifts upon everyone and highlighted that some of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world were school dropouts who believed in their ideas. He stated, 'The most important thing is to start,' likening business to a seed that, with the right care, persistence, and determination, can grow into something significant.
He elaborated on the idea that individuals, created in God's image, are creators in their own right. With prayer, hard work, and goodwill, he assured that whatever one commits to will yield positive results. Drawing lessons from the scriptures, Mr. Debrah referenced the biblical story of Moses, whose staff turned into a serpent when he followed God's command, symbolizing the power of faith and obedience in unlocking extraordinary results.
Mr. Debrah also stressed the importance of presentation in business, suggesting that even a small business, like selling roasted plantain, could thrive based on how it's carried out. He assured attendees that the Madina Chamber of Commerce would serve not only as a platform for financial empowerment but also as a family of support for entrepreneurs striving to build their dreams.
The launch marks a turning point for grassroots entrepreneurship, especially for women. By planting this seed capital, Julius Debrah has set a precedent for community-driven empowerment that can ripple across districts and communities nationwide.
