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Farmers in Ogun State are eagerly awaiting the commencement of operations of the Dangote fertiliser plant, which is expected to roll out its first bag anytime from now, Dangote Industries Limited said on Sunday.
The company said in a statement that the farmers indicated their interest in the fertiliser during an interaction with the Dangote Fertiliser team at the 10th Gateway International Trade Fair in Abeokuta.
The Secretary of All Farmers Association of Nigeria, Ogun State Chapter, Prince Abiodun Ogunjimi, was quoted as saying the farmers had heard a lot about Dangote fertiliser and were waiting patiently to see the product in the market.
Kayode Fasua in Abeokuta
Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, yesterday kicked off the 10th Gateway International Trade Fair and declared that the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development Fund to provide easier credit facilities, will soon be launched in the state.
The governor equally disclosed that innovation fund for tech-based MSMEs in the state will be launched with the view to encouraging and promoting digital economy.
Abiodun noted that trade fair had grown beyond just a meeting point for business communities, but a veritable platform that affords operators of MSMEs, manufacturers, businessmen and women, managers of corporate organizations and the government
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By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday declared that the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development Fund to provide easy credit facilities, will soon be launched in the state.
The governor equally disclosed that innovation fund for tech-based MSMEs in the state will be launched with the view to encouraging and promoting the digital economy.
Abiodun, who said these while declaring open the 10th Gateway International Trade Fair, noted that the trade fair has grown beyond just a meeting point for business communities, but a veritable platform that affords operators of MSMEs, manufacturers, businessmen and women, managers of corporate organizations and the government.