By Olumide Adeluwoye

Beneficiaries of the Federal Government’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) programmes have been urged to publicise the interventions and support they have received under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa gave the charge at a town hall meeting for industrialists and beneficiaries of Federal Government intervention programmes in Ondo State, held at the Dr. Olusegun Mimiko Cultural and Event Centre, The Dome, Akure.

The meeting, tagged “Ondo MSMEs and Industry for Tinubu/Shettima 2027”, was organised by the MSME and Manufacturing Mobilisation Committee of the APC Presidential Campaign Council to showcase the achievements of the Tinubu administration in the sector.

In his welcome address, the Deputy Director of the Committee and Managing Director of the Bank of Industry, Dr. Olasupo Olusi, appreciated the people of Ondo State for embracing the various Federal Government’s MSME programmes.

Olusi disclosed that the Tinubu administration had provided about 300 billion naira in funding support through dedicated intervention funds for nano businesses, MSMEs and manufacturers, among others.

Also speaking, the Minister of State for Industry and Director of the Committee, Senator John Owan Enoh, explained the objectives of the town hall meeting and the importance of promoting government interventions in the industrial sector.

In his remarks, Governor Aiyedatiwa appreciated the delegation for visiting the state ahead of the APC presidential campaign rally, noting that several businesses and industries had benefited from the policies and incentives introduced by the Federal Government.

The Governor also highlighted the administration’s tax reform policies, while acknowledging Federal Government support for infrastructure development and the payment of salaries and gratuities in Ondo State.

The town hall meeting was held under the theme, “Renewed Hope, New Opportunities: Advancing MSMEs and Job Creation in Ondo State.”