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The Made in Plateau Business Carnival 2025 entered its second day with a colourful and inspiring opening ceremony held yesterday at the Solomon Lar Amusement Park in Jos. The atmosphere was vibrant as exhibitors, investors, regulators, financial institutions, development partners and citizens gathered to celebrate the creativity and enterprise of Plateau’s MSME community. The event continued to attract attention from across different sectors, showing strong interest in locally made products and innovation.
The ceremony began with goodwill messages from key ministries, agencies and partners including the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, SMEDAN Plateau State Office, the Ministry of Information and Communication, the Plateau State One-Stop Investment Centre and GIZ. Each speaker praised the Carnival as a bold and timely initiative that strengthens Plateau State’s drive for economic expansion, increased local production, and sustainable enterprise growth. They highlighted the importance of supporting startups and small businesses to boost job creation and revenue.
In his remarks, the Director General of PLASMIDA, Hon. Bomkam Wuyep, expressed deep appreciation to His Excellency, Barr Caleb Mutfwang, described as the MSME friendly Governor, for ensuring the maiden edition of the Carnival became a reality. He stated that the Carnival reflects the Governor’s policy focus on economic rejuvenation, innovation and enterprise development. He acknowledged the contributions of the Technical Working Committee for their leadership, appreciated GIZ for its consistent technical support, and thanked all collaborating agencies for their roles. The DG reaffirmed PLASMIDA’s commitment to strengthening Plateau’s MSME ecosystem and unlocking new market opportunities for local businesses.
Representing the Governor, the Secretary to the Government of the State, Arch Samuel N Jatau, who also chairs the MSME council and the Ease of Doing Business Council, commended the DG PLASMIDA and his team for visionary leadership in hosting an event of such scale. He praised GIZ, partner agencies and other stakeholders for their continuous support, assuring that government remains committed to driving economic development in Plateau State. With optimism, he stated that next year’s Carnival will expand further to attract wider regional and national participation.
A key highlight was the unveiling of the “Made in Plateau Christmas Hamper,” a beautifully curated package containing only Made in Plateau products. The initiative celebrated the richness, quality and diversity of local offerings and demonstrated the state’s capacity to compete in larger markets. Stakeholders described the hamper as a symbol of renewed confidence in indigenous enterprise.
After the ceremony, the SGS undertook a guided tour of the exhibition grounds on behalf of the Governor. He interacted with exhibitors, inspected products across sectors, and expressed excitement at the innovation, craftsmanship and enterprise spirit displayed by Plateau MSMEs.
The event featured dignitaries including the Commissioner for Agriculture, the Commissioner for Livestock Development, Veterinary Services and Fisheries, the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, the Manager of PIPC, the Manager of Plateau Express Services, the General Manager of PRTVC, and other stakeholders whose presence highlighted the shared commitment to driving Plateau’s economic renaissance.
As the Carnival progresses, exhibitors continue to engage with investors, regulators, development partners and visitors, displaying impressive products from agro processing, crafts, textiles, manufacturing, technology and eco smart innovations. The Made in Plateau Business Carnival runs from December 2nd to 6th, 2025, opening daily at 8AM at Solomon Lar Amusement Park, encouraging the public to visit, explore, support local businesses and experience the creativity that defines the Plateau spirit.
