VON DG Represent Information Minister, Ignites MSME Advancement in Benue
NEWS DIGEST – On Tuesday, January 9th, 2024, Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace, the Director General/CEO of Voice of Nigeria (VON), stood in representation of the Honorable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, FNIPR, at the launch of the expanded MSMEs clinic in Benue State’s IBB Square, Makurdi.
The event, graced by Vice President H.E. Sen. Kashim Shettima, brought attention to the critical role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as indispensable drivers of economic inclusivity, offering vital employment opportunities.
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In his capacity as Chairman of the National Council on MSMEs, Vice President Shettima leads a high-level body dedicated to steering the strategic growth of the MSME sector. This commitment resonated among stakeholders from government, industry, and the private sector present at the event.
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State took the opportunity to commend President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly highlighting its emphasis on youth employment through initiatives such as the MSMEs clinic.
During the event, Mallam Jibrin seized the opportunity to encourage MSMEs to leverage Voice of Nigeria for global business promotion. This echoed Minister of Information Alhaji Mohammed Idris’s commitment to opening public media outlets for MSME usage.
Furthermore, he emphasized VON’s readiness and eagerness to collaborate with all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) and private concerns towards the realization of President Bola Tinubu’s GCFR Renewed Hope Agenda.
“We are steadfast in playing our part to advance initiatives that contribute to the greater good of our nation. Let’s continue working together towards a brighter and more collaborative future,” the DG/CEO declared.
