The Kestin Pondi Foundation founded by the Managing Director of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), High Chief (Engr.) Kestin Pondi, has offered a lifetime mentorship from seasoned coaches for the 80 beneficiaries that recently emerged from the second edition of its High Chief (Engr.) Kestin Pondi Business Grant scheme 2026.

The lifetime mentorship, according to a statement released by the Foundation on the TSSNL's Facebook post on Monday, is "to ensure business growth and sustainability."

It was also disclosed that the 30 additional beneficiaries of the business grant that were included to the previous 50 earlier selected, have all been presented with ₦10 million each, amounting to ₦300 million.

The additional grants of ₦300 million was sponsored by High Chief Tare Godfrey Pondi, Engr. Michael Ifeanyi Anoka, and Chief Festus M. Ochonogor, during the first batch of the grant on March 9, 2026, expanding the impact from 50 to 80 beneficiaries, the statement further revealed.

The presentation ceremony took place at the MBB Consortium in Effurun, Delta State, at a programme that featured a business seminar and panel session of the 2026 grant beneficiaries.

Speaking at the occasion, the Chairman, Organising Committee of the High Chief (Engr.) Kestin Pondi Business Grant scheme, Mr. Victor Isereke, harped on the vision of the sponsor, with emphasis on “a strong commitment to sustainable business development across the nation.”

He also charged the beneficiaries of the second edition to make strategic use of the funds they received to grow impactful ventures.

Also speaking, the Tantita Administrative Manager, Miss Daisy Jaja, also urged the beneficiaries to remain focused and disciplined, cautioning that, “Don’t fail the sponsors. Use the money for the purpose it was given, your seed is meant to be planted, not eaten," while she challenged them "to be among those who will return next year as mentors.”

Similarly, Comr. Nicholas Igarama, the Chairman, Ijaw Youth Council (Western Zone) alongside a commissioner, Goru Oghenekaro, both reiterated the use of the grant for business purpose, noting that “Its true impact will be seen when you succeed and uplift others.”

The Kestin Pondi Business Grant, an initiative aimed at encouraging small and medium scale businesses, continues to transform lives, inspire hope, and drive entrepreneurship across Nigeria.

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