- Tinubu further disclosed that upon assumption of office, his government provided access to capital and pledged to support ventures that would redefine the future of work
President Bola Tinubu has bemoaned the wretched living conditions of Nigerians, saying nobody should be impoverished or living from hand to mouth in the country.
Speaking at the 8th Expanded National MSME Clinic in Calabar on Wednesday, he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to bolstering the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country.
Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, he said the country had boundless human and natural resources at its disposal.
The president said Cross River, as a state, had what it takes to grow almost every crop because of its fertile land.
“The Federal Government intends to plant 100 million oil palm trees, more than any other state. Cross River has an advantage,” he said.
Tinubu further disclosed that upon assumption of office, his government provided access to capital and pledged to support ventures that would redefine the future of work, skills, and industry.
He commended the Cross River Government for establishing a state-of-the-art communication and technology hub for MSMEs, saying, “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,” he said