“In the North-West, we have started to build synergy to establish a common electricity supply for all seven states in the region,” he said.
The minister said skills development without funding fuels frustration among small business owners.
The CAC boss said that staff welfare remained a priority of the commission.
Mr Shettima said: “This grant is non-repayable and part of our efforts to eliminate barriers hindering MSMEs and promote an environment where small businesses can thrive.”
The partnership gives Fidelity access to offer friendly interest rate loans to MSMEs referred by SMEDAN, supporting finance, training, and market access for entrepreneurs.
“This intervention fund ensures these businesses have access to affordable financing and technical support,” he said.
He said the proposed reforms are designed to reduce financial burdens on the people and promote economic growth.
The 27 participants received a competence certificate and N65,000 each as transportation allowance.
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has introduced a business pitch competition called ‘SMEDAN Speed Pitch’.
SMEDAN’s chief enterprise officer, Ishaq Hamis, stated this at the inauguration of the training exercise in Yola on Thursday.
