The Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency KASEDA in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme UNDP in Nigeria has announced plans to empower Micro Small and Medium Enterprises MSMEs and promote sustainable economic growth across Katsina State.
The disclosure was made on Wednesday at the end of a two day Stakeholders Sensitization and Engagement Workshop on MSME Policies and UNDP Livelihood Support Programme Implementation held in Katsina State. The workshop brought together representatives from Ministries Departments and Agencies MDAs Special Advisers SAs and institutions to improve coordination on MSME development and livelihood support in conflict affected LGAs.
Day One of the workshop featured high level participation including the Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs Haj Aisha Aminu Malumfashi and officials. Discussions focused on policy and enterprise development with a presentation on MSME Policies in Katsina State delivered by Dr Ibrahim Musa Gani Director of Enterprise Development at KASEDA. Participants also took part in a Business Management paper presentation by Dr Abdulmalik Sabitu while Dr Saddiq Matazu Programme Manager spoke on stakeholder roles in programme implementation.
Day Two began with a recap of key issues from the first day followed by a Financial Management presentation delivered by Dr Ibrahim Musa Gani. A session on Monitoring Evaluation and Programme Sustainability was presented by the M and E Officer who stressed accountability and long term impact. The day also featured discussions on LGA level challenges and solutions leading to agreed workshop resolutions. The programme ended with the presentation of certificates to participants.
KASEDA said the initiative reflects its commitment under the leadership of Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda to empowering MSMEs and driving sustainable economic growth across Katsina State.
