LCCI holds seminar to position MSMEs for global competitiveness

The Small and Medium Enterprises Group of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has announced plans to hold its annual SME seminar, which is targeted at positioning small businesses for development and global competitiveness.

The annual seminar, according to the LCCI, is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, September 12 at the LCCI Conference and Exhibition centre, Lagos.

Muda Yusuf, director general of the LCCI said, “The strategic role of MSMEs in building a strong economy cannot be over-emphasised. MSMEs play important roles in job creation, promotion of an inclusive economy, creativity and innovation, income redistribution among others.”

Yusuf stressed that the event is expected to provide a platform that will enable various stakeholders deliberate on key aspects of global competitiveness, enterprise development and other SME-related issues.

He also emphasised that seasoned professionals and notable business experts from organisations such as Sterling Bank, Olanihun Ajayi Law Firm, Connect Nigeria, Credit Bureau, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) will make presentations at the event.

ODINAKA ANUDU