Cross River State Government Partners with SMEDAN to Empower MSMEs at Upcoming Summit.

Cross River State Government Partners with SMEDAN to Empower MSMEs at Upcoming Summit.

The Cross River State Government, in partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), is set to empower local Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) during the Grow Cross River Summit and Made in Cross River Products Trade Fair. This event will take place on August 21, 2024, at the EDC Conference Hall, Prof Eyo Ita House, Calabar.

Themed "Grow Cross River," the summit aims to promote the growth and development of MSMEs throughout the state. The event will feature keynote speeches from prominent figures, including Mr. Charles Odii, Director-General of SMEDAN, and Barr Sam Hart, Project Lead for the Made in Aba Products Campaign.

Other notable speakers include Ekemini Francis, a well-known Business Growth Expert and CEO of EKEMPROFITS; Hon. Patrick Egbede, Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment; and Hon. Abigail Duke, Commissioner for Commerce, all of whom are from Cross River State.

Under the leadership of His Excellency, Sen. Prince Bassey Otu, Executive Governor of Cross River State, the summit will underscore the government's commitment to empowering MSMEs as key contributors to economic growth.

Key highlights of the summit will include the official relaunch of the Cross River State Enterprise Development Center (EDC), the graduation and certificate presentation to 500 EDC students, the disbursement of seed funds to graduates, the launch of the Made in Cross River Campaign, and the unveiling of the MSME Development Fund.

The summit is organized by the Cross River State Microfinance and Enterprise Development Agency, headed by Director-General Great Ogban.

For more information and participation details, please call 08069387357 or 08067591794, or visit meda.crossriverstate.gov.ng to secure your spot.