FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR SMES TO GROW
Written by darling on September 24, 2019
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has reiterated Federal Government’s commitment to provide Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with the needed support to grow.
OSINBAJO said this at the opening of the 2019 Abuja International Trade Fair organised by Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
OSINBAJO whowas represented by Minister of State Federal Ministry of Industry MARYAM KATAGUM, emphasized the need for Made-in Nigeria goods to compete internationally with improved quality
He said government was working tirelessly with relevant stakeholders for improved quality, in order to compete favourably with other products in the global market.
The vice president said that MSMEs make up over 90 per cent of all firms in the world and account for about 60 to70 per cent of total employment and 50 per cent of GDP worldwide.