According to the actor-turned -politician, the amount is meant to provide cushion to traders who have been hit hard by the coronavirus, as a result of the dip in business.
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John Dumelo to give GHC200K interest-free loans to SMEs in Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency, John Dumelo, has announced GHC 200,000 interest free loans to small scale businesses in his vicinity.
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He observed the Covid-19 outbreak including the partial lockdown in parts of the country has negatively affected many businesses in the Ayawaso West constituency.
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“To the coconut and roasted plantain sellers, the corner shops, the table top retail outlets, the evening kenkey, bread/egg, waakye and vegetable sellers and all those who work hand to mouth to take care of their families, hope is coming,” Dumelo tweeted on Wednesday, April 22.
Mr. Dumelo stated that it is his hope that the gesture will help revive businesses and create more job opportunities.
John Dumelo reaches out to the less privileged
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He further stated that the modalities in accessing the scheme will be communicated directly to the beneficiaries.
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