My Visit to Cane Village in Mende, Lagos
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of visiting the historic Cane Village in Mende, Maryland, Lagos State, where I met with small business owners and artisans who have dedicated decades of…
SMEDAN Forms Strategic Partnerships with ARE, REAN, and REA to Promote Clean Energy for SMEs at EAIF 2024
Yesterday marked a major milestone in our ongoing efforts to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Nigeria. We signed pivotal partnership agreements with the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE),…
SMEDAN and Bank of Industry Partner to Launch ₦1 Billion Loan Scheme for SMEs
Continuing our efforts to democratize access to finance and ensure that small businesses obtain affordable funding for working capital and expansion, SMEDAN, under the visionary leadership of Honourable Dr. Doris…
A Visit to Kugbo Furniture Market
Yesterday, I had the privilege of visiting the Kugbo Furniture Market, where I engaged with talented woodworkers, carpenters, and furniture makers. This meeting offered an invaluable opportunity to gain firsthand…
SMEDAN’s OLOP Initiative and Strategic Partnerships
Recognizing the vital role of grassroots engagement in fostering small business growth, I recently had the opportunity to meet with key leaders in local governance, including the Chairman of the…
A Path to Sustainable Growth
Yesterday, I had the privilege of meeting with several distinguished leaders to forge strategic partnerships aimed at empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. The meeting included the Consul…
Highlights from the First #SMEDANSpeedPitch Competition
On Workers’ Day yesterday, we celebrated the incredible impact of women entrepreneurs who are driving the economy at the MSME Stakeholders Engagement Series hosted by Engr. Jennifer Adighije in Lagos.…
Strengthening US-Nigeria Partnerships for SME Growth and Economic Development
I had a highly productive time at the 6th Nigeria-US Bi-National Commission (BNC) held on Monday and Tuesday, engaging with esteemed colleagues and senior officials from both Nigeria and the…
Strategic Partnerships with the Diaspora Discussed at World Bank Spring Meetings 2024
During the World Bank Spring Meetings 2024 in Washington D.C., I had the privilege of participating in a pivotal session centered on forming strategic partnerships with the Nigerian diaspora to…
A Collaborative Effort with Her Excellency, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji
Today, I had the honor of hosting Her Excellency, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, the First Lady of Ekiti State, at our headquarters. Our meeting centered around a shared commitment to advancing…