Tinubu: We’ve Created 650,000 Jobs Via National MSME Clinics In 19 States And FCT
• Vows to remove all bottlenecks militating against Nigerians turning ideas and skills into successful businesses Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Monday disclosed that his government has
President Bola Tinubu announced on Monday that his administration has created 650,000 jobs through its National Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Clinics in 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The President vowed to remove all obstacles hindering Nigerians from transforming their ideas and skills into thriving businesses.
Tinubu explained that a tailor should not require millions of naira to acquire industrial machinery to expand her business, nor should a food processor need to construct a factory to increase production. This led the Federal Government, under the "Renewed Hope" administration, to invest in shared MSME hubs via National MSME Clinics, providing entrepreneurs with access to modern equipment, consistent power, and production facilities without bearing the entire financial burden.
Currently, 21 shared facilities operating in 19 states and the FCT are supporting businesses and generating an estimated 650,000 jobs. Tinubu noted that Nigerians possess ideas, skills, and ambitions; however, they frequently lack access to the necessary tools and infrastructure to convert these aspirations into successful enterprises.
The government's objective is to eliminate these barriers, allowing small businesses to thrive at a reduced cost, thereby increasing competitiveness, growth, employment, and income generation for Nigerian families. By equipping Nigerian enterprises with the essential tools for success, the nation aims to foster prosperity from the grassroots level.
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