President Bola Tinubu, has said Nigerians have no reason to live in poverty, restating his government’s commitment to wholesome growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) nationwide.
Making this statement at the 8th Expanded National MSME Clinic in Calabar on Wednesday, Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, said the nation had endless human and natural resources at its wherewithal.
In a demonstration of his administration development drive, the president said, “the Federal Government intends to plant 100 million oil palm trees, more than any other state. Cross River has an advantage,” he said.
Tinubu lauded the Cross River Government for putting in place a state-of-the-art communication and technology hub for MSMEs, noting that, “this aligns the state with trends in digital technology.”
“The hub will give MSMEs affordable access to high-speed internet, modern equipment, and a collaborative space to learn and innovate, remembering that the digital world is a window to diverse markets.
“The digital world has space for the market woman in Ikom, the furniture maker in Calabar, and the fashion designer in Ogoja, Ugep, or Odukpani.
“This is why my administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda is a commitment to creating an environment where MSMEs not only survive but thrive.
“Our commitment is not just to give loans or grants, but to build an ecosystem that provides infrastructure and enhances the creativity of entrepreneurs,” added the president.
In his remarks, Gov. Bassey Otu said the 8th MSME Clinic was a special-purpose initiative between Cross River and the Federal Government.
