MSMEs Commend Lagos State For Exclusive Fair
…Lagos -APAN To Train 5000 Youths In Processing
Micro ,Small and Medium Enterprises(MSMEs) in Lagos have Commended Lagos State government for the MSMEs Exclusive Fair which ended recently, even as it was disclosed that Lagos and Association of Agro Food Processors of Nigeria, (APAN), will partner to train 5000 youths in food processing.
The APAN President,Mr Duro Kuteyi who disclosed this during the fair had praised the collaborative style of the State government,saying it has enable it to achieve more economically despite the challenges of COVID-19 pandemic.
According to him the Ministry of Commerce and industry in Lagos is adding value to the State’s economic diversification efforts via non-oil sector,adding”the state has not only organised MSMEs fairs but also sponsored MSMEs to fairs in Kano,Kaduna,Enugu etc.
Speaking Mrs Udo Stephanie Akwara,CEO,Grandma Foods praised Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Lagos State government for the opportunity offered by the fair,maintaining it was a great opportunity for her company.
She however urged the state government not to relent in the best interest of the economy,stating that the largest room in the world is that for improvement.
According to the Chairman of National Association of Small Scale Industrialists (Lagos chapter) ,Mrs Gertude Akhimien”we want to show appreciation to Lagos for the cooperation and opportunities they are showing to MSMEs.
”I want to thank the Governor,Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry,Mrs Lola Akande they are giving us listening ears”.
The APAN President,Mr Duro Kuteyi who disclosed this during the fair had praised the collaborative style of the State government,saying it has enable it to achieve more economically despite the challenges of COVID-19 pandemic.
According to him the Ministry of Commerce and industry in Lagos is adding value to the State’s economic diversification efforts via non-oil sector,adding”the state has not only organised MSMEs fairs but also sponsored MSMEs to fairs in Kano,Kaduna,Enugu etc.
Speaking Mrs Udo Stephanie Akwara,CEO,Grandma Foods praised Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Lagos State government for the opportunity offered by the fair,maintaining it was a great opportunity for her company.
She however urged the state government not to relent in the best interest of the economy,stating that the largest room in the world is that for improvement.
According to the Chairman of National Association of Small Scale Industrialists (Lagos chapter) ,Mrs Gertude Akhimien”we want to show appreciation to Lagos for the cooperation and opportunities they are showing to MSMEs.
”I want to thank the Governor,Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry,Mrs Lola Akande they are giving us listening ears”.
