IBEJU LEKKI COUNCIL CHAIRMAN AT THE MSME CLINIC ORGANIZED BY SENATOR TOKUNBO ABIRU AND THE FATE FOUNDATION

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The Council Chairman of Ibeju Lekki Local Government, Engr Abdullahi Sesan Olowa today attended the Lagos East Senatorial District MSME Business Workshop facilitated by  Distinguished Senator Tokunbo Abiru representing Lagos East Senatorial District.

In his Special address, Distinguished Senator Tokunbo Mikhail Abiru lauded the FATE Foundation for Initiatives that have helped Micro, Small and Medium Scale Businesses to scale through the hurdles of harsh economic conditions in the business environment. The laudable achievements of the foundation were the reason why he decided to partner with the foundation to help MSME’s grow and develop their business in the areas of capacity building, financial management and digital marketing among others. 

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The distinguished Senator affirmed that indeed, the Micro, Small and Medium Scale Businesses accounts for the high employment rate and the development of the nation’s economy.
In addition, the MSME’s contribute nearly 50% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the Country.


MSME’s are however facing many challenges which include stiff competition, difficulties in accessing loans, lack of management staff, inadequate operators for the business and many others. He assured the gathering that 1000 businesses have been identified as they will be connecting to certified business owners for mentorship and advisory services to enhance the performance of their business. 


The Executive Director of FATE Foundation Mrs. Adenike Adeyemi in her introductory remarks thanked the distinguished Senator for the laudable effort in helping to bridge the gap of small business owners doing business in a competitive atmosphere. She affirmed that adequate mentorship and the right acquisition of skill and knowledge will be available for the successful MSME’S.

In attendance were, Alhaji Bode Oyedele,  wife of the Senator, Mrs. Feyisola Abiru,  Senator Anthony Adefuye, Senator Ogunlewe, Hon. Raheem Kazeem Adewale, Member, Lagos State House of Assembly, Members of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), Lagos East Senatorial District.

Akadiri Ayorinde
Chief Press Secretary to the Council Chairman, Ibeju Lekki Local Government

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