Presidency partners Tuface on MSMEs, job-creation (1st)
Job Creation and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Secretariat (Office of the Vice-President) has entered into a partnership with Mr. Innocent Idibia, aka Tuface, to galvanise public support for the MSMEs sector.
The partnership agreement was signed by Tuface and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Job Creation and MSMEs, Mr. Tola Adekunle-Johnson, on Friday in Abuja.
Adekunle-Johnson said the coming on board of Tuface as a job creation and MSMEs Brand Ambassador would promote ideas and initiatives under the National MSMEs Awards.
He added that the partnership would promote the Expanded National MSMEs Clinics, Shared Hubs for MSMEs Initiative as well as other related activities around job creation.
The presidential aide also expressed hope that Tuface’s craft and goodwill would help promote the participation of citizens in all programmes aimed at creating jobs and supporting businesses.
“We thought of how best we can sustain the momentum of creating jobs and promoting all the activities of the MSMES, awards, hubs and the single digit loan.
“And in trying to consistently promote this, we looked at areas that are of interest to some of our target audience, and you will agree with me it is the entertainment or creative industry.
“Today we are unveiling who I regard as an icon, a legend in the game, he has been consistent with his craft and a very creative man in the person of Mr. Innocent Idibia (Tuface).
“This partnership with Tuface will help galvanise private sector support for public sector initiatives aimed at creating jobs and supporting businesses,” he said.
Responding, Tuface appreciated President Tinubu’s administration for its support to the youth and small businesses.
He promised to create more awareness in the country on MSMEs, especially among the youth and expressed gratitude to the government for the confidence reposed on him.
He said, “I appreciate the vote of confidence, I appreciate the kind words, for me I’m excited about this. It is a very good move in a good direction.
“Most of our youths today, there are so many things going on that they can easily be deviated from following the right positive trajectory of life.
“But with this, people might even underestimate the power and value that this will bring to both the individuals, their communities and the country as a whole.
“So, for me I really commend this initiative, I commend the show of concern and show of support from the government towards young people, small businesses.” (NAN)
