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…
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…
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…