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Published December 22, 2023

Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong at the Inauguration of the Corporate Headquarters of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN)

On December 20th, 2023, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong participated in the inauguration of the Corporate Headquarters of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) alongside His Excellency Senator Kashim Shettima GCON, the Vice President of Nigeria. The event took place at the Idu Industrial Layout in Abuja.

During this significant event, the Vice President also signaled the beginning of the Conditional Grant Scheme (CGS), a pioneering initiative by SMEDAN geared towards providing grants to nano entrepreneurs, with a primary goal of facilitating formalization and expanding financial inclusion opportunities for these small-scale business owners.

Notable personalities present at the event included the Honorable Minister of Industry Trade and Investment, Dr. Doris Uzoaka-Aniite, as the Chief Host, alongside Mr. Charles Odii, the Director-General and CEO of SMEDAN, as the event's host.

This gathering marked a significant step towards bolstering the infrastructure and support systems for Nigeria's small and medium-scale enterprises, highlighting the government's commitment to their growth and development.

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