Today the the 27th June, 2024, world marks the International Day for Micro-, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs). This day brings to mind and recognizes the crucial role MSMEs play in driving economic growth, innovation, and job creation of any thriving nation.
The importance and need for Nigeria to give maximum attention to small and medium scale businesses cannot be overemphasized. It high time our words for empowerment of entrepreneurs is matched with actions that provide dependable results. While efforts toward the growth of the economy is well established and appropriate policies put in place, the implementation and sustainablity of the policies is yet to be defined. There is need for provision of adequate and conducive environment for striving enterprises to be empowered through adequate and affordable power supply, access to grants and or friendly loans facilities and reduced taxes.
On our part in the Kwamkur Samuel Foundation for Justice Peace Development - KSF, we are committed to supporting MSMEs through our active provision of mentorship, Skills training and other resources to numerous entrepreneurs.
As we mark this all important day, we appeal to the government at all levels, spirited individuals, companies and Non-Governmental Organisations to give more attention in championing the course of MSMEs if we must end poverty and over dependant on government.
Let us work together to provide the necessary support for these enterprises to thrive.
Together, let us celebrate and empower the backbone of our nation's economy and prosperity - the Micro-, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises!
Njien Racheal James
KSF Information Secretary
27th June, 2024
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