40 entrepreneurs empowered in Sokoto for strategic economic impact

By Moses Nosike

In a landmark initiative to fortify the economic fabric of Northern Nigeria, Ahmad Jagaba, the Founder of Horizon Innovation Limited and Convener of Business LaunchPad, has successfully concluded the first and second editions of the high-impact mentorship series. Held on December 13, 2025, and February 14, 2026, respectively, the program transformed forty entrepreneurs and business owners in Sokoto State through a rigorous, bespoke intervention model. Unlike traditional workshops, Business LaunchPad distinguishes itself through intensive one-on-one sessions with industry mentors, providing participants with the technical expertise and tailored roadmaps required to thrive within the complex 2026 economic landscape.

Speaking on the empowerment programme, Ahmad Jagaba, said, “The Business LaunchPad is meticulously designed to move beyond generic consultancy, utilizing a structured, batch-based approach to deliver specialized tools and strategic guidance. This model fosters an ecosystem of shared learning among cohorts while maintaining the high-level intimacy of individual mentorship, allowing for accelerated operational growth.

However, the initiative’s primary objective remains clear: to turn latent entrepreneurial potential into measurable productivity that serves as a cornerstone of national economic value.

According to Jagaba, the program is driven by a commitment to direct economic impact. Ahmad Jagaba maintains that the most effective route to a strengthened national economy is the specialized empowerment of the innovators within it. “By facilitating the growth of these businesses through direct, one-on-one intervention, Horizon Innovation Limited enables entrepreneurs to optimize their specific operations and scale their market reach, contributing significantly to the national GDP. The curriculum is specifically engineered to ensure that every mentored business becomes a resilient pillar of economic stability”, he said.

He said further that beyond the impressive growth figures, the initiative is deeply rooted in a mission of social transformation. “Through Business LaunchPad, Horizon Innovation Limited focuses on scaling enterprises that create meaningful employment, viewing sustainable job creation as the most decisive tool in the fight against regional poverty. By ensuring that local innovation leads to sustainable livelihoods and long-term stability, the firm is doing more than just building companies, it is architecting a more prosperous and equitable future for Sokoto state”.

Continuing, Jagaba said, “With the success of the initial editions still resonating through the local business community, anticipation is already mounting for the third edition of the program. Horizon Innovation Limited has signaled that the next cohort will continue to benefit from this high-impact, one-on-one mentorship model, fostering a new generation of resilient business leaders. As the firm prepares for this next phase, the progress of the first forty mentored businesses remains a testament to the power of personalized strategic guidance in driving sustainable economic evolution”.

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