Anambra first lady seeks stronger support for entrepreneurs

Anambra State First Lady, Nonye Soludo, has urged for enhanced support and empowerment for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). She described these enterprises as the fundamental pillars of global economies and vital engines for job creation, fostering innovation, and driving inclusive economic growth.

Soludo emphasized that entrepreneurs are key contributors to economic development, with their ideas generating employment, strengthening families, and promoting sustainable growth. Her message, posted on her Facebook page on Saturday, coincided with the global observance of International Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises Day on June 27.

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Today, we celebrate the resilience, innovation and determination of entrepreneurs whose ideas create jobs, strengthen families and drive sustainable economic growth.

She commended entrepreneurs for their resilience, innovative spirit, and determination in building stronger communities. Soludo stressed that thriving small businesses are indispensable for prosperous and inclusive societies. "Today, we celebrate the resilience, innovation and determination of entrepreneurs whose ideas create jobs, strengthen families and drive sustainable economic growth," she stated.

"Let us continue to support and empower MSMEs because when small businesses thrive, our communities prosper. Today is International Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day," she added. The celebration underscores the importance of empowering entrepreneurs through policies and initiatives that improve access to markets, skills development, and business opportunities. The theme for this year's commemoration is 'Human-Centred Entrepreneurship in an AI-Driven Future: Economic Empowerment for the Next Generation of MSMEs.'

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Let us continue to support and empower MSMEs because when small businesses thrive, our communities prosper. Today is International Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day.