Dr. Soludo Urges Sustained Support for MSMEs to Drive Economic Growth

By Praise Chinecherem

Wife of the Anambra State governor, Dr. Mrs. Nonye Soludo has called for sustained support for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.

Soludo stated this in a message to mark 2026 International Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day celebrated to raise awareness of the contribution of MSMEs to sustainable development and the global economy.

The theme of this year’s commemoration is “Human-Centred Entrepreneurship in an AI-Driven Future: Economic Empowerment for the Next Generation of MSMEs”.

Mrs Soludo described entrepreneurs as critical drivers of economic growth, job creation and community development, just as she praised them for their resilience, innovation and determination in building stronger communities.

According to her, thriving small businesses were essential to prosperous and inclusive communities.

“We celebrate the resilience, innovation and determination of entrepreneurs whose ideas create jobs, strengthen families and drive sustainable economic growth.

“The celebration underscored the importance of empowering entrepreneurs through policies and initiatives that expand access to markets, skills development and business opportunities,” she added.