The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has announced the graduation of 100 staff members from the Inspire, Create, Start, and Scale (ICSS) Program, a capacity-building initiative developed by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and implemented in partnership with Kaduna Business School.
In a move to bolster its impact on Nigeria’s MSME sector, SMEDAN has integrated the ICSS training into its capacity development framework. According to a statement by SMEDAN, this enhanced training will equip its staff with the skills to provide specialized support to entrepreneurs, guiding them from business concept to growth stage.
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“This training is part of our strategic commitment to improve services and support tailored to MSMEs,” the agency stated, emphasizing that it will extend the ICSS training to Business Development Service Providers (BDSPs) across the country. This nationwide rollout aims to ensure sustainable growth and improved resource access for MSMEs throughout Nigeria.
The initiative underscores SMEDAN’s mission to empower Nigeria’s MSME ecosystem and foster long-term growth and economic development.
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