Charles Odii, DG of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), says the agency is working to eliminate barriers hindering SMEs' productivity.
Charles Odii, director-general of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria , says the agency is working to eliminate barriers hindering SMEs’ productivity.
Signed into law by President Bill Clinton in May 2000, AGOA is a US trade preference programme that grants eligible sub-Saharan African countries duty-free access to US markets.The legislation, extended in 2015 for an additional 10 years through 2025, seeks to deepen trade and investment relationships with Sub-Saharan Africa, promote economic growth, support regional integration, and facilitate the region’s integration into the global economy.
He outlined the ‘GROW Nigerian’ strategic blueprint, through which SMEDAN seeks to support small businesses with guidance, resources, opportunities, and workforce development. He said the agency is working with organisations like National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control , Standards Organization of Nigeria , and NEPC to ensure adherence to safety and regulatory standards and to streamline the export process.
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