Welcome to MPOWER500 – Fueling Dreams, Driving Growth, and Building a Prosperous Bayelsa

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His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, Executive Governor of Bayelsa State.

Are you ready to grow, scale, and lead? MPOWER500 (MP500) is Bayelsa State’s flagship economic empowerment initiative, driving inclusive growth, digital innovation, and economic transformation across Bayelsa State.

Each year, we empower 500 MSMEs— youth-led startups, women-owned ventures, and grassroots enterprises with big dreams —through expert-led training, strategic mentorship, and direct access to markets, funding, and digital tools

In this 2025, MP500 introduces BEEP—the Bayelsa E-Commerce Entrepreneurship Program, aimed at transitioning 500 MSMEs into the digital economy. Designed to take your business online and open doors to national and global opportunities. If you run a business in Bayelsa and are ready to thrive, now is the time. Apply today and become part of the next generation of business leaders powering prosperity in Bayelsa.

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What Do You Gain from BEEP?

BEEP is designed to give you a solid foundation, powerful connections, and the tools to grow. Here’s what’s in it for you

Hands-on Training & Mentorship:

Learn directly from experienced facilitators and mentors through a structured MP500 Curriculum focused on practical e-commerce, payment, logistics, finance skills and business growth strategies.

Exclusive MP500 Business Starter Pack

Get essential business setup tools including: CAC Business Registration, Corporate Bank Account, Domain Name & Website Hosting Plan, Business Management Mobile App and Branded MP500 T-Shirt

Access to Strategic Networks

Be inducted into MP500 Clusters and gain exposure to: Federal Agencies for funding, licenses, and technical support as well as Media platforms to promote your business story.

Powerful Networking Opportunities

Connect and collaborate with other entrepreneurs, leading companies, international development partners, and key government agencies.

Who can apply?

You’re eligible to join the MP500 if you meet the following criteria

1

Bayelsa-Based Business

You run a business—registered or unregistered—based in Bayelsa State: MP500 is for local entrepreneurs ready to grow.

2

Growth Mindset

You’re committed to expanding your business beyond Bayelsa: We’re looking for forward-thinking individuals eager to scale and tap into larger markets

3

Digital Readiness

You own or can access a smartphone and internet connection: Digital readiness is important, and support is available for those willing to learn.

4

Event Participation

You are available to attend the official BEEP unveiling on June 17, 2025, in Bayelsa: Your participation at the launch event is a key part of the program’s onboarding

5

Program Commitment

You are ready to complete the full MP500 Certificate Training and Mentorship Program: Commitment to learning, growth, and mentorship is essential to your success in the program.

Ready to transform your business?

Programme Timeline

Stay on track with the key dates for MP500

2025
Mentorship

BEEP Launching Special Guests

His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON

Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri

Executive Governor of Bayelsa State

Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe

MD/CEO, Fidelity Bank PlC

Dr. Nurudeen Abubakar Zauro,

Technical Adviser On Economic and Financial Inclusion to the President & Chairman Presidential Committee on economic and financial inclusion

Charles Odii

Director General/CEO
Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN)

Owanari Harry

Special Adviser On Trade and Investment to Bayelsa State Governor

Sebastian Osita

CEO, GIG Logistics

Idemudia Dima-Okojie, Director, West Africa

Mastercard

Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi

Director-General/CEO of the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA.

Tola Odeyemi

Postmaster General/CEO, Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST)

Hussaini Ishaq Magaji

SAN, Registrar-General/CEO , Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)

Oshore Ikazoboh

Head, Africa Delta Networks

Tunde Kehinde

CEO/Cofounder, Lidya

Ready to Transform Your Business?

Apply today and let BEEP be your springboard to growth. Take the first step towards building a thriving digital business

Empowering Bayelsa’s entrepreneurs to build, scale, and thrive in the digital economy.

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