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By Editor
The Ekiti State Government, through the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Investment and Cooperatives, in partnership with the Ekiti State Development and Investment Promotion Agency (EKDIPA), has launched Ekiti State Export Accelerator Programme for MSMEs.
Speaking to journalists in Ado-Ekiti, the State Commissioner for Trade, Industry, Investment and Cooperatives, Mrs. Omotayo Adeola, said the initiative is aimed at equipping Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with the knowledge, tools and support required to access global markets and scale their operations through export.
Mrs. Adeola noted that the programme would provide expert-led training, personalized export readiness assessments, access to trade finance, guidance on packaging and branding, as well as connections to buyers, aggregators and participation in trade fairs.
The State Commissioner stated that the programme would target priority sectors including agriculture, agro-processing, fashion, crafts and light manufacturing, while also simplifying export documentation and facilitating access to international markets.
She explained further that the programme is open to startups or businesses with export potential; producers and processors in agriculture, food and agro-allied sectors; existing exporters looking to improve market access; women-led and youth-led enterprises seeking export opportunities and MSMEs based in Ekiti State.
The Director General, Ekiti State Development and Investment Promotion Agency (EKDIPA), Ms. Lolade Olutola emphasized that the initiative reflects the state government’s strong commitment to fostering local enterprise growth and integrating Ekiti businesses into the global trade ecosystem.
Olutola added that the programme would not only enhance the capacity of local businesses but also create jobs, attract investment and contribute to the state’s economic agenda.
