BY ELOHOR FOGHOLA
EXECUTIVE Director, Projects in Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Olorogun (Dr.) Ebenezer Okorodudu, has stated that with the support currently being extended to Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs) by the Delta State Government, they were poised to be the drivers of renew economic growth in the state.
Okorodudu stated this recently when members of National Association of Small and Medium scale Enterprises (NASME), Delta State Chapter visited him in his office at the DESOPADEC corporate office in Warri.
He commended the Chairperson of NASME, Delta State Chapter, Lady Judith Nwachukwu and members for the visit.
Okorodudu pointed out that as a former Commissioner for Commerce and Industry in Delta State, he is familiar with the activities of the group.
“I’m aware of your activities. SMEs are the engine room of economic growth of any society that wants to prosper. They constitute a significant portion of Nigeria’s economic fabric, contributing substantially to GDP growth.
“It is of interest to me as the Director of Projects, DESOPADEC because it is instrumental in shaping the economic landscape of our oil-producing communities. By generating employment, especially among our youths and creating grassroots economic well-being, we will be able to reduce unrest and all forms of social vices.
“The collaborative efforts of entrepreneurs and government can chart a course, such that the success of SMEs will become synonymous with the progress of the entire nation”, Okorodudu said.
He however, urged the group to address their request to the Managing Director of DESOPADEC.
Earlier in her address, Nwachukwu while congratulating Okorodudu on his appointment as Director of Projects in DESOPADEC, said their visit was to seek support and partnership of DESOPADEC to strengthen SMEs in Delta State.
She further appealed to DESOPADEC to partner with NASME on the annual International Women’s Day scheduled for March 8, 2025.
