By Busola Bamidele
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), in collaboration with GIZ SEDIN, GOPA, and Kaduna Business School, has concluded a two-day workshop aimed at refining the Inspire, Create, Start, and Scale (ICSS) curriculum.
The ICSS framework is designed to equip MSMEs with essential skills and resources from ideation to scaling.
The workshop focused on improving accessibility, impact, and sustainability while advancing the curriculum’s institutionalization, an effort championed by SMEDAN.
SMEDAN shared the outcome of the workshop on its official X handle, highlighting the importance of the curriculum in fostering a more resilient MSME sector.
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The agency emphasized that by strengthening ICSS, entrepreneurs will gain better opportunities to succeed, scale their businesses, and contribute meaningfully to economic development.
This initiative reflects a broader commitment to supporting small businesses in Nigeria. By enhancing training programs and fostering collaboration with key stakeholders, SMEDAN and its partners are building a solid foundation for MSME growth, ensuring long-term economic impact and sustainability.
