Nigeria - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

I intend to go into Recharge Cards printing and Computer Operation Businesses. The services are limited in my area and it gives room for Monopoly hence the high cost of such services.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

My project titled 'Magaji Communication' was conceived since 2014 during my NYSC camp in Edo State when I enrolled for Recharge Cards printing class as my SAED (Skill acquisition and Empowerment Department). But I couldn't proceed with the project because of lack of funds (capital). After my NYSC I later enrolled in Computer Operation training. So the services I intend to cover in my project includes: - Recharge Cards printing (all networks) - Computer Operation such as Typing Printing Photocopying Lamination Binding Graphics design And Computer Training

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

Communication Problem and also Manpower development through the Computer training

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your project intends to provide (at least 3).

- It makes communication easy - It makes one self-employed - It makes communication faster and less expensive - It makes publicity or advertisement cheap and easy

01.04 Please describe who exactly your project is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

Everyone is a potential beneficiary because almost everyone uses phone hence the need for airtime and most of us require the services of computer operator

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2014-11-17

01.06 How many other partners are associated with your business venture?

2

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

1

01.08 Please describe the profile of each of the other partners (skills, experience, etc.)

My other partner is Mrs. Rinkus Ignatius, She is into Computer Operation as well as Fashion Design. She has 7 years of experience in Fashion Design and 4 years of experience in Computer Operation. She is married with two kids

01.09 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link here:

https://www.linkedin.com/Pokyes Magaji

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

i) Communication services (telecommunications, media, interactive services)

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

My project aims at involving other people working with me hence they can earn their living which will reduce if not eradicate poverty

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

5

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

The project reduces the cost of communication hence some funds meant for communication will be channel to food

02.03.01 My project contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

5

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

My project is environmental friendly hence it will ensure good health and well-being for all at all ages

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

The training aspect will provide quality training for all that want to learn across all ages and gender

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

My project aims at providing services to both males and females hence it's gender sensitive

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

My service doesn't require usage of water hence it does not affect the availability of water and it ensures clean water and good sanitation

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

5

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

My project doesn't affect energy negatively hence it contributes to affordable and clean energy goal

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

Myself and other partners will be self-employed and contribute to economic growth

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

My project is computer based which is the order of the day now, hence it foster innovation

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

My project is technical hence it reduces the inequality among countries

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

My project aims at making cuties and communities habitable because of its hygienic strategy

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

6

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

My project is economy friendly

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

My project doesn't have any adverse effect on climate change

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

My business doesn't have any effect on water bodies

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

My business is land or ecosystem friendly. It doesn't have any adverse effect on the ecosystem

02.16.01 My project contributes to the Peace justice and strong institutions goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

M business is legal and peace friendly, hence it can contribute to the peace of the society

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

6

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

My project involved partnership because people that will work with me are my partners

05.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

3

05.02 The product/service we envision creating represents an entirely new type of product/service.

4

05.03 The product/service we envision creating could be described as a new technology.

5

05.04 The product/service we envision creating is an improvement on an existing product or service.

5

05.05 The product/service we envision creating could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

4

05.06 The product/service we envision creating responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

6

05.07 The product/service we envision creating is a new version of an old product/service.

2

05.08 Justification

The products are not entirely new but modifications to existing ones

05.09 Who are your main potential competitors and what makes you stand out from them?

People in the same line of business. May stand out is that I intend to use skilled manpower and not quacks to maximize profits as others do

10.06 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?

Yes, involving them as partners in my project