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MTN Empowers MSMEs, Announce Y'ello 200 for Accelerator Programme

Dec 21, 2020   •   by   •   Source: Proshare   •   eye-icon 1671 views

Monday, December 21,2020 / 9:21 AM / MTN / Header Image Credit: Tech Economy

 

The constraining nature of the Nigerian digital environment has made itproblematic for several micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to accessthe tools and platforms needed to facilitate business activities.

 

However, in August 2020, MTN introduced its Revv Programme toprovide 10,000 MSMEs with masterclasses, advisory services, product support andaccess to new markets. Following thecompletion of the programme in December, a  virtual closing ceremony heldon Monday, December 14.

 

The Chief Enterprise and Business Officer of thecompany, Lynda Saint-Nwafor, presenting the welcome address on behalf of theCEO said, "when MSMEs thrive, the economy thrives. Our goal is to empower MSMEsin today's digital economy". She also revealed that the response from thepublic to register exceeded expectations. "We set a goal to train 10,000 MSMEs.24,000 businesses registered for the Revv programme".

 

The Chairman of the Small and Medium EnterprisesDevelopment Agency (SMEDAN), Mr. Femi Pedro, delivering the keynote address,spoke to his interest in MSMEs and the efforts at SMEDAN.

 

"We have 1.7 million MSMEs registered on theSMEDAN platform and it is our wish that the knowledge gained as well as theopportunity to obtain grants from the government, will position businesses forbetter in the coming years".

 

He thanked MTN for its contribution towardsenabling MSMEs access the tools they need in today's digital economy andimplored the company to continue in its efforts on MSMEs.

 

The closing ceremony featured the recognition ofthe Y'ello 200, MSMEs selected from the Revv programme which MTN would empowerwith tools and awareness creation opportunities through exclusive access to arange of technology-enabled, productivity tools and services for six months.

 

Representatives from the Y'ello 200 expressed gratitude to MTN for the Revv Programme. A representative ofGlisten International Academy, an educational institute based in Abuja who wasannounced as one of the Y'ello 200 said, "This programme has been enlighteningand engaging. We thank MTN for putting this together".

 

Mr. Modupe Kadri, Chief Financial Officer, MTNNigeria, in his congratulatory message to the Y'ello 200 assured them of MTN'scommitment towards supporting their businesses. "We will provide you withservices and support  for your digital needs," he said

 

Mr. Olukayode Pitan, Managing Director, Bank ofIndustry gave the appreciatory remarks to panellists and contributors. "Supporting the growth of SMEs is one of the things MTN and BOI have in common.Thank you MTN for bringing your knowledge and industry to the masterclasses.BOI is always willing to partner to support SME growth".

 

Closing remarks were made by Mrs. OnyinyeIkenna-Emeka, General Manager, Enterprise Marketing, MTN Nigeria. "We areexcited by the success of The Revv programme and I have the honour to announcethat this will now be a yearly initiative that is to become a part of MTNNigeria's value proposition to MSMEs". she thanked all stakeholders includingthe Nigerian government, the facilitators of the masterclasses, MTN's partnersand the participants.



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