Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wema Bank Plc to implement the Federal Government of Nigeria-ALAT Digital Skillnovation Program for MSMEs in Katsina State.
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed
made this known in a statement to newsmen in Katsina, the state capital.
The partnership, facilitated through the Office of the Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettina in which to empower 5,000 youth and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises across the state with cutting-edge digital skills, employability development, and crucial access to finance.
During the signing ceremony, Radda stressed his administration’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment, MSME growth, and inclusive economic development.
The Governor also stated that, the new development was part of his strategic vision to ensure Katsina harness the immense potential of the digital economy.
The Technical Assistant to the Governor on Enterprise Development, Dr.Babangida Ruma
who played a pivotal role in facilitating the partnership, highlighted the Governor’s consistent support for local entrepreneurs.
“Under Governor Radda’s leadership, we have disbursed more than ₦1billion to MSMEs across the state through the Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency (KASEDA), and more disbursements are on the way,” Dr. Ruma stated.
Speaking on the access to finance, Dr. Ruma noted, “Programs like the FGN-ALAT Digital Skillnovation Program are equally essential to build the capacity of our entrepreneurs and skilled professionals—people who have played, and continue to play, a great role in the economic development of our state.”
The MoU signing ceremony was attended by representatives from Wema Bank, the Federal Government’s Digital Innovation team, and key stakeholders from the enterprise development ecosystem.
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