Governor Aiyedatiwa Secures N200m Loan for Traders, Artisans, and SMEs

In a move aimed at bolstering economic activities and empowering small businesses in Ondo State, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved a N200 million loan scheme for traders, artisans, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This initiative comes on the heels of an overwhelming show of support from major artisan groups in the state, represented by the Ondo State United Artisans Group. During a stakeholders meeting at the Cocoa Conference Hall of the Governor’s Office in Akure, the artisans unanimously declared their backing for Governor Aiyedatiwa in the forthcoming gubernatorial election.

Mr. Daisi Komolafe, President of the Ondo State United Artisans Group, lauded the transformative agenda of Governor Aiyedatiwa and expressed the group’s unwavering commitment to his leadership. Acknowledging the importance of artisans in the electoral landscape of Ondo State, Komolafe pledged the group’s support and eagerness to collaborate with the Governor.

Responding to the artisans’ request for enhanced recognition and support, Governor Aiyedatiwa appointed Mr. Komolafe as a Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Artisans Matters. Additionally, he announced the allocation of the N200 million loan fund, emphasizing its intended beneficiaries – traders, artisans, and SMEs.

The Governor urged Mr. Komolafe to collaborate with the State Microcredit Agency to ensure efficient disbursement of the loans, thereby facilitating economic growth and development at the grassroots level. Expressing gratitude for the artisans’ endorsement, Governor Aiyedatiwa reiterated his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance and economic empowerment in Ondo State.