Ekiti State governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has said that President Bola Tinubu’s continued emphasis on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and other citizen-focused policies will not only enhance economic resilience but also ensure a better and quality life for all Nigerians.
He spoke in Ado-Ekiti while inspecting Ekiti MSME clinic housing the Ekiti Garment Hub, due for commissioning next week by the vice president, Senator Kashim Shettima.
Oyebanji commended the president for his unwavering commitment and support for the development and empowerment of MSMEs across the country saying it is targeted at boosting job creation and youth empowerment.
The governor who stated this while speaking with newsmen shortly after inspecting the project described youth development and job creation as key pillars of his administration’s development agenda.
Expressing optimism about the future of Nigeria given the current administration’s proactive stance on economic and citizen welfare, he appreciated the president for selecting Ekiti State as one of the few states to benefit from this phase of the Federal Government MSMEs support programme.
Harping on the economic impact of the growth of MSMEs on the development of the state and the nation’s economy, the governor said the MSME clinic, which is a fashion and garment hub, would train Ekiti indigene in fashion designing, create more jobs and also improve the living condition of the residents.
According to him, the hub would also serve as a catalyst for entrepreneurs, providing necessary training and resources for individuals to start their businesses, achieve financial independence, and stimulate the economic growth of the state.
His words, “This is a project that the federal government is undertaking in Ekiti State in collaboration with the State government and we are grateful to the President for choosing Ekiti State as one of the few states that will benefit from this phase of the program and it is consonance with our promise to our people.
“You understand that job creation and youth development is one of the pillars of which we campaigned, so this hub will train Ekiti indigenes in fashion design, it will create jobs for them, it will also lead to the improvement in their living conditions.
“From this place, life will be changed and people will come in and learn skills that they can use to develop themselves going forward.”
