Economic growth: FG set to award outstanding MSMEs

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to promoting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country. 

To this end, the government has indicated its interest to organise the maiden edition of the National Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Awards.


Tola Adekunle Johnson, Special Assistant to the Vice President on MSMEs who made the announcement at a press conference in Abuja on Monday, said the event would hold on August 2, 2018. 

The award which he said will hold in Abuja, the nation’s capital, will be cash-backed and aimed at encouraging MSMEs in the country. 


According to him, the award will be in 12 categories namely: MSME of the Year, Young MSME of the Year, Most Friendly MSME State, Excellence in Creative Arts, Excellence in Agriculture, Excellence in Manufacturing, Excellence in Manufacturing, Excellence in Technology Innovation and Excellence in Fashion and Style.


Tola Adekunle Johnson, Special Assistant to the Vice President on MSMEs who made the announcement at a press conference in Abuja on Monday, said the event would hold on August 2, 2018. 

The award which he said will hold in Abuja, the nation’s capital, will be cash-backed and aimed at encouraging MSMEs in the country. According to him, the award will be in 12 categories namely: MSME of the Year, Young MSME of the Year, Most Friendly MSME State, Excellence in Creative Arts, Excellence in Agriculture, Excellence in Manufacturing, Excellence in Manufacturing, Excellence in Technology Innovation and Excellence in Fashion and Style.

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