Borno state entrepreneurs participating in the 6th Expanded National MSME Clinics and Fashion Hub will receive an unconditional grant of N300, 000 each to support and enhance their businesses. This was announced by vice president, Kashim Shettima, during the official opening of the programme Tuesday at the multipurpose hall of the Government House, Maiduguri, Borno state. Senator Shettima also announced that each of the outstanding Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) that participated in the exhibition would be eligible for the N300, 000 grants.
“I am pleased to announce on behalf of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, that an unconditional grant of N300, 000 will be awarded to each outstanding MSME exhibiting at today’s clinic,” Shettima said. The vice president further stated that the Borno State Center is part of the ongoing national initiative to establish Expanded National MSME Clinics across the country. He assured that the grants are non-repayable, reflecting the federal government’s commitment to supporting the success and sustainability of small businesses in the region.
Senator Shettima further highlighted on the newly inaugurated Borno State Fashion Hub, which he said has the capacity to create up to 48,000 jobs annually, describing it as a significant step towards enhancing the MSME ecosystem in the state, particularly in the fashion industry. “This hub is among the largest ever established by the Federal Government, equipped with state.
