“We face widespread hunger, yet our leaders neglect agricultural investment due to persistent mismanagement and lack of accountability,” Mr Obi lamented.
Governor Babagana Zulum has approved N1 billion grants for disbursement to 9,403 MSMEs in Biu and Hawul LGAs.
He called on governments at all levels to harmonise tax policies and address the challenges of multiple taxation.
BRIPAN president Chimezie Ihekweazu said this at the association’s 23rd annual general meeting and 20th anniversary.
He reiterated that BOI remains committed to playing its part in promoting and supporting MSMEs growth across the country.
He urged MSMEs to leverage the resources and opportunities available to them through AfCFTA to grow their businesses.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has restated the firm resolve of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to revolutionise Nigeria’s digital economy.
On Tuesday, the federal government offered an N150,000 grant to each outstanding micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Jigawa.
According to him, the project is not just a technological investment but also a catalyst for economic growth.
He said the laws would help to protect the indigenous fabric from foreign imitations.
