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ADEYEMI: ONLY SOUND PRO-BUSINESS POLICIES CAN REVITALISE NIGERIA’S AILING ECONOMY

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competitiv­eness in the sector.

Moreover, Still Earth Capital Finance has been at the forefront of promoting financial inclusion and driving economic growth in Nigeria.

She said the company had been supporting the growth of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise­s (MSMEs) by providing them with access to credit facilities that enable them to expand their businesses and generate income.

She also emphasised in her address that Still Earth Capital Finance remained committed to crafting innovative and tailor-made financial products that meet the unique needs of its clients, ensuring that they have access to an improved quality of life.

Adeyemi stressed the importance of infrastruc­ture, stating that in order to build a resilient framework for an economic developmen­t, Nigeria will need to consider the centrality of adequate infrastruc­ture developmen­t.

She highlighte­d the opportunit­ies in this area and noted that Still Earth Constructi­on and Realty has been a leading force in promoting ecofriendl­y and sustainabl­e materials to reduce the carbon footprint of its projects, pointing out that the company’s commitment to quality and sustainabi­lity has earned a reputation as one of Nigeria’s top constructi­on firms, and its contributi­ons to the economy are significan­t.

Adeyemi went on in her address to stress the importance of a growth-oriented mindset among policymake­rs and private sector players to attract local and internatio­nal investors to Nigeria and increase the risk appetite of the business sector.

She advocated for increased funding for MSMEs, especially for women to accelerate growth, which she believes is the engine of socio-economic developmen­t and job creation.

According to her, “As a femaleled Nigerian success story, I believe Still Earth Holdings is an indicator of what women can achieve. More women can contribute significan­tly to the country and continent developmen­t with suitable investment and equitable opportunit­ies for females and female-led MSMEs.”

She also noted that inadequate infrastruc­ture, limited access to credit, insecurity, foreign exchange shortages, low foreign direct investment, and climate change, were critical factors that must be addressed by the incoming government, saying that these issues require urgent attention to create an enabling environmen­t for businesses to thrive and contribute significan­tly to the country’s economic developmen­t.

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