Insights from the NESG Summit
Today, while speaking on a panel at the NESG Summit, I had the opportunity to share our agency's forward-looking plans to significantly enhance support for small businesses across Nigeria. These…
Enhancing Market Opportunities for SMEs
Yesterday, I had the privilege of receiving two important groups of stakeholders at our office. The first group was from the Nigeria Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME), led…
Boosting Global Ties for Nigerian SMEs
This evening, back in Abuja, I had the privilege of attending a special dinner hosted by the Tony Elumelu Foundation in honor of the visiting European Union (EU) Commissioners for…
SMEDAN Policy Launch, Celebrating BDS Providers
I began the day in Lagos with a significant milestone for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. It was an honor to launch the SMEDAN National Policy and Operating…
Strengthening SME Support: Dialogue with Assembly
I recently had the privilege of engaging in substantive discussions with Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbass, during separate meetings.…
New Chapter: Director General/CEO of SMEDAN
Earlier today, I officially assumed office as the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN). This moment marks the beginning of a…
Tinubu Addresses AU Meeting in Nairobi
In Nairobi, Kenya, the 5th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union Regional Economic Communities (RECs) brought together leaders from across the continent to address pivotal economic and development issues.…
A Day with the 25under25 Class of 2022/2023
On Saturday, I had the privilege of spending time with the remarkable young entrepreneurs of the 2022/2023 25under25 awards. These bright and ambitious individuals, though not yet household names, are…
Empowering Africa’s Next Social Entrepreneurs
Last week in Zanzibar, I had the privilege of visiting the Princess of Peace Initiative Zanzibar (PPIZ), where I met a group of remarkable young ladies who have identified various…
Launching Entrepreneurship Cup in Tanzania
International Youth Day is commemorated every year on 12 August, serving as a global platform to bring youth issues to the forefront and celebrate the immense potential of young people…