Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has commended President Bola Tinubu for his support for the development and empowerment of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) targeted at boosting job creation in the state. Oyebanji gave the commendation in Ado-Ekiti while inspecting the Ekiti MSME clinic, housing the Ekiti Garment Hub, due for inauguration next week by Vice-President Kashim Shettima.
He described youth development and job creation as key pillars of his administration’s development agenda. Speaking with journalists shortly after inspecting the project, the governor expressed gratitude to the President for selecting Ekiti state as one of the few states to benefit from this phase of the Federal Government MSMEs support programme. The governor said the MSME clinic, which is a fashion and garment hub, would train Ekiti indigenes in fashion designing, create more jobs and also improve the living conditions of residents.
He said the hub would also serve as a catalyst for entrepreneurship, providing necessary training and resources for individuals to start their businesses, achieve financial independence, and stimulate the economic growth of the state. The governor said the President’s continued emphasis on MSMEs and other citizen-focused policies would not only enhance economic growth but also ensure a better and quality life for all Nigerians. “This is a project that the Federal Government is undertaking in Ekiti in collaboration with the state government and we.