The Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME) has committed a N2 billion empowerment fund to revolutionise the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector.
NAN reports that the association’s National President, Dr Abdulrashid Yerima, said this in a media briefing on Friday in Abuja heralding the 2023 West Africa SME Exhibition.
“In recognition of the evolving digital landscape and the need for our MSMEs to thrive in this digital age, NASME, in collaboration with a coalition of partners, is proud to unveil the MSME 4.0 Program and Empowerment Fund.
“NASME is committing one billion Naira towards a Youth Empowerment Fund and another one billion Naira towards a Women Empowerment Fund.
“These funds are designed to foster entrepreneurship and generate one million employment opportunities, significantly contributing to our national economic growth,” he said.
