UPDATED: POS Machines & Soft Loans Registration Starts 8AM Today in Oyo State

Are you a small business owner or aspiring entrepreneur in Oyo State? Opportunity is knocking and it starts tomorrow!

The Oyo State Government, in partnership with First City Monument Bank (FCMB), is officially kicking off the much-anticipated POS Machine Distribution and Soft Loans Registration on Monday, July 7, 2025, at exactly 8:00 AM.

Registration starts at 8am prompt Ministry of Local Government (besides Ministry of Finance), Old Building, Secretariat, Ibadan

This initiative follows the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development and FCMB, held at the State Secretariat on June 30th, 2025.

Who can apply;
All registered business owners within Oyo State with the following;

✅CAC Certificate
✅Valid means of Identification
✅BVN
✅Evidence of Active
✅Business Operations.

Each participant is expected to come early for the registration as it starts at 8am prompt

🔌 Get your very own POS machine for smooth digital transactions

💰 Access soft loans with flexible repayment terms

✅ Grow your business, expand your services, and build credibility

📈 Join the movement of financially empowered MSMEs in Oyo State!

This is a serious opportunity for business owners ready to take their hustle to the next level. Whether you’re into retail, services, logistics, or any small-scale trade—this is for YOU.

🕗 Registration Details:

📍 Venue: Ministry of Local Government, beside Ministry of Finance, Old Building, Secretariat, Ibadan

📅 Date: Monday, July 7, 2025

⏰ Time: 8:00 AM (Prompt – early arrival is advised!)

⚠️ Limited slots available. Early birds get served first! Don’t wait for stories to be there; be ready and be informed.

E-Signed:
Opeyemi Rasheed Socrates
Head of Media Unit to the Chairman,
Oyo State Agency for Youth Development.