The Lagos State Government has showered encomiums on Brand Tell Nigeria (BTN) for empowering and accelerating the growth of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the state.
According to a statement on Monday, the state Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Dr Lola Akande, expressed, when she received the representatives of Brand Tell Nigeria on a courtesy visit to the ministry.
She said, “I want to commend BTN for the visit and the initiative to empower your members through training in digital skills. Businesses must harness the benefits of digital platforms.
“Your efforts at providing such will help expand the number of MSMEs who can leverage technology to boost their businesses. There is a need for collaboration with BTN and its participation at its annual MSMEs exclusive fair and exhibition.”
In their contributions, the Heads of Departments in the Ministry, spoke about their Departments’ responsibilities in terms of production, packaging, business facilitation, trade promotion and support services that are provided to boost MSMEs in the State.
The Leader of Brand Tell Nigeria, Adenike Fagbemi remarked that BTN is a community of small and medium enterprises that teaches business owners how to maximise the use of media platforms and social media for their benefit.
The Commissioner, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Adetutu Oluremi Ososanya, FCA, called for collaboration with BTN and its participation at its annual MSMEs Exclusive Fair and Exhibition, adding that the Ministry will encourage the Group in its efforts to develop a Products Hub to ensure valuable results.
