Osinbajo to launch MSME Clinics in Bauchi Tuesday -Aide‎

Vice-President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo will on Tuesday {today} launch Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) clinics under the Federal Government Social Investment Programmes in Bauchi.

‎Mr Tola Johnson, the Special Adviser to the Vice President on Small and Medium Enterprise, disclosed this at a news conference on Monday in Bauchi.

‎He said that the vice president would launch the MSME Clinics to serve as delivery tool for development and promotion of small and medium enterprises across the states of the federation.

‎Johnson said the MSME clinics, with relevant parastatals, would ensure the growth of small and medium enterprises and open opportunities for various businesses in the state.

‎“The agencies include: BOI, BOA, CAC, FIRS, CBN, NAFDAC, CPC, SON, SMEDAN and all commerce-related organisations.

‎“We are building structures, platforms and foundation that will enable the small and medium businesses have confidence in what they are doing and grow.

‎“The vice-president will also use the visit to get first hand information on the progress made in the implementation of various social investment programmes in the state,” he said.

‎He also said the MSME clinics would serve as interactive session where problems militating against their growth and sustainability would be addressed.

‎According to him, the Vice President will also inaugurate one stop shop regional office in Bauchi to serve the North-East region.

‎He said that Osinbajo would visit small scale entrepreneurs at the Muda Lawal market to discuss the prospect, growth and upgrade of their enterprises.‎

“The government is focusing on making life more meaningful for the people.”

‎The special adviser urged small scale business owners to fully participate and harness the opportunities brought to their door step.