Ogun State - Amosun Re-Affirms Commitment To Growth Of Small Businesses

[OgunState]

 Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has reiterated hisadministration’s commitment to the creation of a buoyant and vibranteconomic system by encouraging the growth of Micro, Small and MediumEnterprises (MSMEs) in the state.

The governor said this has largely been achieved by creating aconducive atmosphere for businesses to thrive through the provision ofinfrastructural facilities and security equipment. Governor Amosun who made this assertion while inaugurating the StateCouncil of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Abeokutanoted that 480 entrepreneurs had benefitted from the N1b loan schemewhich was made available by the state government and the Bank ofIndustry.

He said that a total of 4000 direct jobs and 45000 indirect jobs hadbeen created through the efforts of the present administration onMicro, Small and Medium Scale enterprises, adding that, ‘inaugurationof MSMEs Council in the Gateway State will help to further developindustries as well as create wealth.

’Governor Amosun charged the members of the Council to be goodambassadors of the state and uphold the tenets of hard work, sayingthat, ‘’you should come up with quality contributions that willbenefit the state and boost its economy.’’He also called on the organized private sector to join forces with hisadministration in its journey to glory, noting that, ‘’our door isalways opened to warmly welcome programmes that will complement our5-Cardinal agenda.

’’In his remarks, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr.Olusegun Aganga commended the Senator Amosun-led administration’sstrides at creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive,insisting said that the commitment of the Federal Government to thedevelopment of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises was the only way torescue the nation’s economic future.’’

Via: Ogun State Government - Official Press Release

[Folami David]

Well I don't buy the idea of just talking with no action....Let see it happening we don't want to hear it anymore.