Ọmọ èKÓH, an initiative of Imran Hamzat, has unveiled a business empowerment programme aimed at supporting small businesses, startups and young innovators in Lagos State with grants, startup kits and digital tools valued at over ₦200 million.

The initiative was officially launched on Saturday at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts, where more than 5,000 youths, entrepreneurs, traders, tech enthusiasts and business owners gathered for networking, mentorship and innovation-focused engagements.

Organisers said the empowerment scheme included grants and business support packages for small and medium-scale enterprises, while over 1,000 businesses were reportedly registered free of charge with the Corporate Affairs Commission and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria.

As part of the intervention, laptops were distributed to graphic designers, programmers and mobile application developers, while content creators and digital innovators also received mobile phones and other digital support tools.

Speaking with journalists during the event, Deputy Director-General of the Ọmọ èKÓH Movement, Henry Babatunde Ige, described Hamzat as an innovator and philanthropist committed to supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs and technology-driven leaders.

According to him, the initiative was designed to create opportunities for young Nigerians by supporting innovation, enterprise development and technology adoption.

“Alhaji Imran Hamzat is a silent philanthropist with an eye on the business emperors of the future. He has a tendency to discover and evolve new ideas and innovations,” Ige said.

He added that the programme was focused on building a productive and economically empowered Lagos where young people and entrepreneurs could thrive through technology and enterprise.

The event also featured mentorship sessions, networking opportunities and innovation exhibitions, with participants expressing optimism about the future of entrepreneurship and technology-driven growth in Lagos State.

Organisers noted that the initiative would continue to identify and support emerging talents capable of contributing to economic growth and sustainable development in the state.