EKITI STATE, Nigeria – The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has partnered with Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele to provide business support and equipment to over 2,600 entrepreneurs in Ekiti State, in a move aimed at boosting grassroots economic growth.
On April 4th, entrepreneurs across various sectors, including fashion, beauty, agribusiness, transportation, and technical services, received essential industrial tools, vehicles, and generators. This initiative aligns with SMEDAN’s Workforce Support pillar under the GROW Nigerian initiative, which aims to increase productivity, expand small business operations, and create local employment opportunities.
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SMEDAN officials emphasized the effectiveness of such partnerships, highlighting Senator Bamidele’s commitment to the economic advancement of his constituents. The agency stated that this collaboration serves as a model for scaling enterprise development efforts across Nigeria. By working with committed lawmakers and community leaders, SMEDAN aims to unlock the potential of Nigeria’s MSME ecosystem and create thousands of new jobs nationwide.
The initiative in Ekiti State demonstrates SMEDAN’s commitment to empowering entrepreneurs with the tools and resources they need to succeed, fostering individual business growth and laying a foundation for sustainable economic development within local communities
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