Pondi’s 100M Business grant Applicants to know fate by February 21st
Kestin Pondi's Business Grant: 8,000 applications submitted, 40 pre-qualified applicants to be announced on February 21st

By Passman Akpos
Chief Kestin Pondi has announced that, over 8,000 applicants of the N100m Business grant are to know their fate by this month, Friday, February 21st 2025 as he declared the application process closed on saturday.
Recall, As part of his celebration on the occasion of his birthday anniversary, Chief Engr.Kestin Ebimorbowei Pondi, Managing Director, Tantita Security services Nigeria Limited, has promised to give a grant of 5 Million each to 20 entrepreneurs.
In a statement made available to Tarakirivoice by the MD on his verified Facebook handle, Pondi noted, “Every big business started with an idea. What’s yours? Let’s fund it!’
In a flyer that was posted along side the statement, with the title ” Kestin Pondi Business grant, empowering 20 entrepreneurs with 5 million naira each”
In a circular, tagged, “Closed, The Kestin Pondi’s Business Grant application is officially closed “
The Billionaire noted “A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took the time to submit their business proposals, we are truly inspired by the passion, innovation and determination displayed by all applicants. We received over 8,000 submissions, and our team is committed to carefully reviewing each one to ensure a fair and transparent selection process”
” We are currently conducting a thorough assessment of all applications and appreciate your patience as we complete this process, following this stage, 40 pre-qualified applicants will be invited for an oral interview with an independent panel of seasoned professionals that I have personally selected. After the interview, 20 final winners will be announced “.
“The list of 40 pre-qualified candidates will be published on February 21st, 2025, and they will be contacted directly with further details regarding the interview process”.
” To maintain the integrity of this grant, any one who contacts my staff, associates, or personnel to seek personal favours in securing a slots will be automatically disqualified. we appreciate and uphold fairness for all applicants “.
” Once again, thank you for been part of this journey! we look forward to supporting deserving entrepreneurs in making a difference” the statement stressed.
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