LCCI holds stakeholders’ forum to mark 2017 MSME Day

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), the premier chamber of commerce and one of the leading voices in the organised private sector (OPS) in Nigeria, has concluded plans to mark the maiden edition of the World Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day onWednesday 28th June, 2017.

According to Muda Yusuf, DG of the  Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), “the celebration, this year, is scheduled to take place at the Commerce House, 1, Idowu Tailor Street, Victoria Island, Lagos at 10am prompt.

“The actual date declared as MSME Day by the General Assembly of the United Nations Organisation is 27th June. However, due to the Muslim holiday, which falls on this date, the chamber decided to move the celebration to Wednesday 28th June, 2017 to allow for wider participation by stakeholders,” Yusuf said.

Yusuf further stated that “the 2017 MSME Day, as an event, would focus on the challenges and prospects of Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Nigeria. “The aim of the forum, basically, is to raise public awareness on MSMEs contribution to economic development, job creation and inclusiveness,” the DG stated.

Yusuf also emphasised that seasoned professionals, entrepreneurs, leaders of businesses in the private sector, members of the diplomatic corps and top public sector officials would grace the occasion. Also expected, is the director, United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) Lagos, Ronald Kayanja.

Odinaka Anudu