Shettima inaugurates council on MSMEs
Vice President Sen. Kashim Shettima has urged members of the National Council on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to utilise technology and their expertise to enhance the sector’s growth.
The Vice President gave the advice during the inauguration of the MSMEs council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Friday.
Shettima, while stressing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to improving job security, highlighted the critical role of MSMEs and younger Nigerians in driving job creation and economic stimulation, said a statement by his spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha.
“This Council has a pivotal role to play in rekindling hope in the Nigerian project as President Tinubu is irrevocably committed to addressing the job security situation, especially within the MSMEs and the younger population,” he said.
Recognizing the potential of technology, the Vice President urged members to leverage its power to streamline processes and enhance service delivery.
The Council’s mandate includes formulating policies to drive MSME development, fostering public-private partnerships, and promoting inter-agency collaboration.
Members of the newly inaugurated Council include the Vice President (Chairman); Minister of Industry, Trade and
Investment (Vice Chairman); 2 Governors from each of the 6 geo-political zones; Ministers of Agriculture, Innovation, Science and Technology, and Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy; the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Job Creation and MSMEs; a representative of the Private Sector; and the Director General of SMEDAN (Secretary).