Govt restates commitment to SMEs growth

The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to promote the growth of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in the State.

The Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Mrs Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf disclosed this on Wednesday, during a lecture to mark the Global Entrepreneurship Week, held at Folarin Coker Hall, Alausa, Ikeja.

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Speaking on the theme of the lecture, ‘’GEW inclusion: Minimising barriers by maximising inclusion,’’ Akinbile-Yussuf, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary in her ministry, Mrs Abidemi Raji, noted that entrepreneurship is the major driver of economy all over the world.

She said: ‘’ Let me assure that the state government shall continue to provide enabling environment for businesses of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to flourish. Let me also assure all the stakeholders of the commitment of this present administration to work with all groups and interest to achieve the overall policy thrust of poverty alleviation and sustainable economic growth for the State.