By Funmi Ojo
Osun State Government has assured the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, SMEDAN of its partnership.
Governor Ademola Adeleke, who gave the assurance in Osogbo at the opening of the 2024 SMEDAN/MSME Opportunity Fair in the Southwest, said the government and SMEDAN are partners in the growth and development of the national economy.
Governor Adeleke explained that the government has a duty to strengthen the capacities of small businesses by implementing ease of doing business which involves harmonizing taxes, providing infrastructure, opening access to finance and ensuring security for business operations.
He noted that businesses must be strengthened regarding management capacity, branding, marketing and networking which SMEDAN had been acting on.
The governor commended the management of SMEDAN for its passionate commitment to developing and strengthening small businesses.
He directed the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry to work on the signing of a new MOU between SMEDAN and the Osun State Government stressing that they must forge a very robust relationship to grow small businesses in the country.
Earlier, the Director General of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, SMEDAN, Dr Charles Odii had commended Governor Adeleke for his policies towards enhancing the economy of Osun State.
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