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Ogun state signs development partnership with German agency

Ogun State Government has signed an agreement with the German Development Agency GIZ (SEDIN) programme in furtherance of its drive to aid the growth of … Continue reading Ogun state signs development partnership with German agency


Ogun State Government has signed an agreement with the German Development Agency GIZ (SEDIN) programme in furtherance of its drive to aid the growth of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) and ensure wealth creation for the people.

Signing the agreement at the Obas’ Complex in his office in Abeokuta, the State Governor,  Ibikunle Amosun described the partnership as a potent means towards improving the economy through a renewed support for SMEs..

He described SMEs as a major instrument for achieving the growth of any economy, assuring that the State would support the programme to
achieve success.

Apparently showing strong determination to win the war against unemployment and poverty through the development of the SMEs, various initiatives like this are being put in place to achieve this dream and under this agreement human capital development and skill transfer would be given a pride of place.

Speaking earlier, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), Mrs. Hafsat Abiola-Costello, emphasized that the agreement would put the State in a good stead to achieve economic independence.

Managing Director of GIZ, Mr. Christian Widmann said Ogun state was being considered along two other states in the country because of the strong commitment being attached to the promotion of SME’s in the state saying that financial and technical assistance would be extended to the state.

The agreement also covers economic integration as well as collaboration against the spread of HIV/AIDS.