06/09/2014
Jonathan sees workable economy with inauguration of National Council on MSMEs
By Ben Agande
Abuja — President Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday, said the inauguration of the National Council on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs, marked a turning point in his administration’s desire to build an economy that works for all Nigerians.
He stated this when he inaugurated the council which is chaired by Vice President Namadi Sambo.
According to President Jonathan, “the creation of this council is a testament to the commitment of this administration to all inclusive economic growth.
“Our commitment is to meet the aspirations of our people and in doing so ensuring rapid economic development, benefiting all our citizens, north, south, east or west.
“Our focus will remain to build an economy that works for all Nigerians, and the MSME council that we are to inaugurate today is essential to achieving this goal.”
The President emphasised the centrality of MSMEs in the development of the nation, pointing out that they were the veritable tools for job creation.
“The growth of MSMEs is one that is very important in any nation that aspires towards self-sufficiency. MSMEs are the innovators, the wealth creators as well as the employment generators.
“Every MSME today has the potential of growing to be a corporation tomorrow and that is why we are now backing the initiative with the creation of this council,” he said.
President Jonathan underscored the need for fair and equitable distribution of wealth in the country, noting that this was the only way to ensure economic growth in the country.
“I repeat, we must ensure that this economy works for all of our people, that we indeed become a land of opportunities for all and a land where hopes become reality regardless of who you are, where you hail from or whatever belief.”
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