Strengthening Production & MANSA
Today, in Onitsha, I had the privilege of delivering the keynote address at the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) stakeholders’ engagement forum. This event provided a valuable platform to discuss…
SMEDAN Hosts GIZ and Chinese Delegates
Today, I had the honor of welcoming representatives from the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and counterparts from China to the SMEDAN headquarters in Abuja. This meeting was a…
Championing African SME Growth: Nigeria’s Role
I had the distinct privilege of representing Nigeria at a prestigious Ministerial Roundtable, where I joined Honourable Ministers of Small Business Development and other distinguished counterparts from across Africa. This…
Empowering Women: Insights from IWD
Back in Abuja, I had the privilege of participating as a panelist at the International Women’s Day event organized by Ms. Fatima Faruk, the Special Assistant to the President on…
Governor Umo Eno, SMEDAN Boost Akwa Ibom SMEs
Yesterday, I was pleased to receive strong assurances from His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, regarding a meaningful partnership to accelerate the growth of Small…
Shettima, Abiodun Unveil MSME Initiatives
I had the honor of attending the Expanded National MSME Business Clinic in Abeokuta, Ogun State, upon the invitation of His Excellency, the Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima. The…
SMEDAN Empowers Women-Owned SMEs
I was privileged to participate in an impactful session with women entrepreneurs at Engr—Jennifer Adighije’s Emerging Women Entrepreneurship Time Out this past Saturday. The event was a significant gathering of…
SMEDAN, NITDA Partner to Boost SMEs
Today marked a pivotal moment in our ongoing efforts to bolster the credibility of our SME database and nurture innovative startups across Nigeria. SMEDAN has officially signed a Memorandum of…
SMEDAN DG Receives Sun Award, Commits to SME Growth
I am deeply honored to receive the prestigious Public Service Award from Sun Nigeria today, alongside a group of distinguished Nigerians who have made significant contributions in various sectors. This…
SMEDAN Unveils Select, Competitiveness Report
Yesterday we marked a significant day for the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) as we unveiled SMEDAN Select, a new platform designed to spotlight deserving SMEs…