# Benue Entrepreneurs Empowerment Network


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- [Village School Scholars Programme (VSSP)](https://royalblue-mule-626062.hostingersite.com/village-school-scholars-programme-vssp/): Keeping village children in school. Protecting dreams. Securing the future. About the Programme The Village School Scholars Programme (VSSP) is a flagship education-support initiative of the Benue Entrepreneurs Empowerment Network (BEEN), designed to ensure that no child is denied an education because of poverty, loss, or circumstance. In many rural communities across Benue State, children—especially those who have lost one or both parents—are forced out of school simply because basic tuition fees cannot be paid. VSSP intervenes at this critical point by identifying vulnerable pupils and students and providing direct school-fee support that keeps them learning, growing, and hopeful. Each
- [LIVELIHOOD SUPPORT OUTREACH TO ARTISANS (MECHANICS)](https://royalblue-mule-626062.hostingersite.com/livelihood-support-outreach-to-artisans-mechanics/): BEEN provided food and drinks to local mechanics as part of its community welfare and livelihoods support outreach. SDGs: SDG 2 | SDG 8 | SDG 1
- [COMMUNITY WOMEN'S HEALTH & WELLNESS OUTREACH](https://royalblue-mule-626062.hostingersite.com/community-womens-health-wellness-outreach/): BEEN distributed sanitary pads to market women to support women’s health, dignity, and daily productivity. SDGs: SDG 3 | SDG 5 | SDG 8
- [MENSTRUAL HEALTH & HYGIENE OUTREACH FOR GIRLS](https://royalblue-mule-626062.hostingersite.com/menstrual-health-hygiene-outreach-for-girls/): BEEN distributed sanitary pads to female students to promote dignity, school attendance, and menstrual health awareness. SDGs: SDG 3 | SDG 4 | SDG 5
- [PATIENT CARE & WELLNESS SUPPORT INITIATIVE](https://royalblue-mule-626062.hostingersite.com/patient-care-wellness-support-initiative/): BEEN supported hospital patients with safe drinking water as part of its health and humanitarian outreach. SDGs: SDG 6 | SDG 3
- [COMMUNITY IMPACT & OUTREACH](https://royalblue-mule-626062.hostingersite.com/community-impact-outreach/): The Benue Entrepreneurs Empowerment Network (BEEN) remains committed to community welfare, dignity, and inclusive support. Through targeted outreach interventions, BEEN continues to respond to immediate needs across health, education, livelihoods, children welfare and women’s well-being.
- [THE BENUEPRENEUR - Empowering everyday entrepreneurs and building a lasting Benue legacy.](https://royalblue-mule-626062.hostingersite.com/the-benuepreneur-empowering-everyday-entrepreneurs-building-a-lasting-benue-legacy/): Coming Soon – THE BENUEPRENEUR: Empowering everyday entrepreneurs. Building a lasting Benue legacy. THE BENUEPRENEUR is a flagship entrepreneurship and economic-empowerment programme designed to unlock the potential of micro and small-scale business owners across Benue State. Built on the belief that talent is everywhere but opportunity is not, THE BENUEPRENEUR exists to bridge the gap between survival and sustainability for everyday traders, artisans, farmers, creatives, and service providers who power local economies but lack access to structured support. The programme will deliver a practical, grassroots-focused approach to entrepreneurship—combining capacity building, targeted financial support, mentorship, and market linkage to help entrepreneurs
- [Program Officer/Program Coordinator](https://royalblue-mule-626062.hostingersite.com/program-officer-program-coordinator/): Program Officer/Program Coordinator Raphael Nyagh serves as a Program Officer at BEEN, where he plays a vital role in coordinating and supporting the organization’s various entrepreneurship, empowerment, and reintegration initiatives. A graduate of Public Administration, Raphael brings strong organizational skills, policy understanding, and a deep commitment to community development. At BEEN, he is responsible for planning program activities, engaging with local communities and stakeholders, and ensuring the smooth execution of field projects. He also supports monitoring and evaluation efforts by tracking progress and documenting impact stories from beneficiaries across Benue State. Raphael’s dedication to grassroots transformation and effective public service
- [Strategy and Policy Coordinator​](https://royalblue-mule-626062.hostingersite.com/strategy-and-policy-coordinator/): Strategy and Policy Coordinator Kaha Aondoyila Cornelius serves as the Strategy and Policy Coordinator at BEEN, where he provides strategic direction and policy insight across all of the organization’s initiatives. With a background in Political Science and a passion for development impact, Kaha brings a unique mix of academic understanding, field experience, and creative problem-solving to the role. He is responsible for leading BEEN’s strategic planning processes, aligning programs with national development priorities, and shaping policies that drive long-term impact — particularly in areas like youth empowerment, microenterprise development, and social reintegration. His work also involves tracking public policy trends,
- [Director Health and Human Capital Development](https://royalblue-mule-626062.hostingersite.com/director-health-and-human-capital-development/): Director Health and Human Capital Development Dr. Evelyn Erdoo Orya is a highly accomplished public health physician and Fellow of the West African College of Physicians with a Master’s in International Public Health from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), UK. As Director of Health & Human Capital Development at Benue Entrepreneur Empowerment Network (BEEN), she leads the organization’s strategic efforts to integrate health, wellness, and human development into entrepreneurship empowerment across Benue State. Her leadership ensures that BEEN not only equips entrepreneurs with business tools but also supports their physical, mental, and social well-being — recognizing that sustainable
- [Policy and Advocacy Counsel](https://royalblue-mule-626062.hostingersite.com/policy-and-advocacy-counsel/): Policy and Advocacy Counsel Torkuma Michael Igbudu, Esq. is a seasoned legal practitioner and policy advocate with a passion for driving systemic change in entrepreneurship and youth empowerment across Benue State. As Policy and Advocacy Counsel at Benue Entrepreneurs Empowerment Network (BEEN), he leads strategic efforts to influence government policy, promote regulatory reforms, and amplify the voices of small business owners and micro-entrepreneurs in underserved communities. With a strong background in legal research, legislative engagement, and public policy formulation, Mr. Igbudu serves as a legal compass for the organization, ensuring that all programs are both impactful and compliant with state
- [Founder/Executive Trustee](https://royalblue-mule-626062.hostingersite.com/founder-executive-trustee/): Founder/Executive Trustee Mr. Michael Orya ( MBA, FIPMD, SOHS-YINTWOMENHEALTH – Stanford Online, PFMx – IMF) Mr. Michael Orya is the Founder and Executive Trustee of the Benue Entrepreneurs Empowerment Network (BEEN) — a legacy-driven initiative dedicated to empowering micro and small-scale entrepreneurs, promoting inclusive economic growth, and transforming communities across Benue State and Nigeria. A dynamic social entrepreneur and development strategist, Mr. Orya holds an MBA in Strategic Management and is a Fellow of the Institute of Policy Management Developement (FIPMD). He also earned a certificate in Young International Women’s Health (SOHS-YINTWOMENHEALTH) from Stanford Online, and a certificate in Public

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- [Village School Scholars Programme (VSSP)](https://royalblue-mule-626062.hostingersite.com/village-school-scholars-programme-vssp/): Keeping village children in school. Protecting dreams. Securing the future. About the Programme The Village School Scholars Programme (VSSP) is a flagship education-support initiative of the Benue Entrepreneurs Empowerment Network (BEEN), designed to ensure that no child is denied an education because of poverty, loss, or circumstance. In many rural communities across Benue State, children—especially those who have lost one or both parents—are forced out of school simply because basic tuition fees cannot be paid. VSSP intervenes at this critical point by identifying vulnerable pupils and students and providing direct school-fee support that keeps them learning, growing, and hopeful. Each
- [Our team](https://royalblue-mule-626062.hostingersite.com/our-team/): Our team All Posts Our Team Founder and Executive Director Founder and Executive Director Mr. Michael Orya (OSSD, MBA, IPMD) is the visionary Founder and Executive Director of the Benue… Read More Policy and advocacy counsel Policy and Advocacy Counsel Torkuma Michael Igbudu, Esq. is a seasoned legal practitioner and policy advocate with a passion for… Read More Director Health and Human Capital Development Director Health and Human Capital Development Dr. Evelyn Erdoo Orya is a highly accomplished public health physician and Fellow of… Read More Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator Kaha Aondoyila Cornelius leads the organization’s
- [Home](https://royalblue-mule-626062.hostingersite.com/): Empowering Showcasing | Benue Entrepreneurs Funding Providing crucial capital to fuel business growth and innovation. Read More Mentoriship Experienced guides offering personalized advice for entrepreneurial success. Read More Training Empowering Benue entrepreneurs with practical skills and vital business knowledge. Read More Activities LIVELIHOOD SUPPORT OUTREACH TO ARTISANS (MECHANICS) COMMUNITY WOMEN’S HEALTH & WELLNESS OUTREACH MENSTRUAL HEALTH & HYGIENE OUTREACH FOR GIRLS PATIENT CARE & WELLNESS SUPPORT INITIATIVE COMMUNITY IMPACT & OUTREACH About Us Sustainable job creation and economic development BEEN’s funding initiatives are not merely about handing out money; they are strategically aligned with our broader mission of fostering sustainable
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- [Outreach](https://royalblue-mule-626062.hostingersite.com/outreach/): Outreach LIVELIHOOD SUPPORT OUTREACH TO ARTISANS (MECHANICS) BEEN provided food and drinks to local mechanics as part of its community welfare and livelihoods support outreach. SDGs: SDG… Read More COMMUNITY WOMEN’S HEALTH & WELLNESS OUTREACH BEEN distributed sanitary pads to market women to support women’s health, dignity, and daily productivity. SDGs: SDG 3 | SDG… Read More MENSTRUAL HEALTH & HYGIENE OUTREACH FOR GIRLS BEEN distributed sanitary pads to female students to promote dignity, school attendance, and menstrual health awareness. SDGs: SDG 3 |… Read More PATIENT CARE & WELLNESS SUPPORT INITIATIVE BEEN supported hospital patients with safe drinking water
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