President Muhammadu Buhari says for any economy to grow and create jobs, an equally vibrant and successful small and medium enterprise sector is also needed.
This, he said, informed his recent signing of the Business Facilitation Bill into law.
The president stated this at State House, Abuja, on Thursday when he received the Governing Council and members of the Institute of Directors led by its President and Chairman, Dr Ije Jidenma.
He said: “I was particularly interested to learn that you not only cater to large corporations but are aware that for any economy to grow and create jobs, we need an equally vibrant and successful small and medium enterprise sector.
“This administration has, in spite of the difficult times brought upon us by a variety of external shocks, done much to ensure the survival and development of SMEs.
”It is also my pleasure to share with you that your visit comes just a month after I signed into law the Business Facilitation Bill, which eases various…
