August 11, 2025 – The Ekiti State Government, through the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Investment and Cooperatives, in collaboration with the Ekiti State Development and Investment Promotion Agency (EKDIPA), has announced plans to host a two-day training on the Export Accelerator Programme for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
The State Commissioner for Trade, Industry, Investment and Cooperatives, Mrs. Omotayo Adeola, disclosed this in Ado-Ekiti, noting that the event is scheduled for Tuesday, 12th, and Wednesday, 13th August, 2025, at the Civic Center, Ado-Ekiti.
She explained that the programme is designed to equip businesses with the skills, resources, and networks needed to access international markets and grow through export opportunities.
According to Mrs. Adeola, the training will feature expert-led sessions, export readiness assessments, access to trade finance, guidance on packaging and branding, as well as connections to buyers, aggregators, and opportunities for participation in trade fairs.
She added that priority sectors include agriculture, agro-processing, fashion, crafts, and light manufacturing, with emphasis on simplifying export documentation and improving access to global markets.
“This initiative will target startups with export potential, producers and processors in agriculture and agro-allied sectors, existing exporters seeking better market access, and women and youth-led enterprises,” she said.
The Commissioner stressed that the Export Accelerator Programme aligns with the state’s commitment to boosting economic growth and enhancing trade competitiveness. The event is expected to draw significant participation from entrepreneurs aiming to tap into the benefits of international trade.
The training is part of broader state initiatives, including partnerships for solar irrigation infrastructure in cluster farms, improved waste management through the fabrication of 20 more Dino Bins, and calls for enhanced electricity supply to communities like Ago-Aduloju.
Educational development is also a focus, with the Ekiti SUBEB leadership urging teachers and education managers to enroll their children in public primary schools. These measures are aimed at strengthening various sectors to support inclusive economic growth.