- June 25, 2021
- Posted by: adminer
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The Federal Government has expressed optimism that its forthcoming “EnjoyNigeria Expo” would generate 100,000 new jobs between 2021 and 2023 in the trade sector of the Nigerian economy.
Mrs Kemi Arodudu, Director, Investment Department, Ministry of Industry Trade and Investments disclosed this on Thursday in a statement by Tunde Hassan, Head, Media Subcommittee of EnjoyNigeria Expo.
Arodudu noted that it would scale up value chain delivery of the creative, entertainment, travel, trade and cultural industries between 2021 and 2023.
She said the expo would assist Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to be positioned for increased job and wealth creation as well as gain access to global markets.TArodudu, also the Chairperson of the EnjoyNigeria Expo planning committee said the project further envisioned making available, a national data base for MSMEs in rural areas while connecting such to global markets.
“This is in addition to empowering women and youths with entrepreneurial skills to facilitate innovations as well as connect them to bigger markets to sustain their businesses whilst showcasing their products and services,” she said.
The director also noted that an inter ministerial steering committee has been set up, drawing membership from relevant MDAs and active non governmental bodies and associations operating in the sectors….