Client: Ifeanyi, Young Tailor and Fashion Designer
Challenge: After completing his apprenticeship, Ifeanyi struggled to set up his tailoring shop. He lacked sewing machines, shop rent, and startup capital. He almost gave up and considered migrating to a bigger city for casual labor.
Solution: Igbo-Ukwu Microfinance Bank enrolled him in a youth-focused loan scheme. With this support, he purchased two sewing machines and rented a small shop in Igbo-Ukwu town.
Result:
- Grew his customer base, especially among students and young professionals.
- Trained two apprentices who are also learning tailoring.
- Within 18 months, he repaid his loan and applied for a bigger one to expand into ready-made clothing sales.
Impact: Ifeanyi transformed his passion into a profitable fashion business. Today, he is proof that with the right financial support, young people can create jobs instead of searching endlessly for them.