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Monday, December 21,
2020 / 9:21 AM / MTN / Header Image Credit: Tech Economy
The constraining nature of the Nigerian digital environment has made it
problematic for several micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to access
the tools and platforms needed to facilitate business activities.
However, in August 2020, MTN introduced its Revv Programme to
provide 10,000 MSMEs with masterclasses, advisory services, product support and
access to new markets. Following the
completion of the programme in December, a virtual closing ceremony held
on Monday, December 14.
The Chief Enterprise and Business Officer of the
company, Lynda Saint-Nwafor, presenting the welcome address on behalf of the
CEO said, "when MSMEs thrive, the economy thrives. Our goal is to empower MSMEs
in today's digital economy". She also revealed that the response from the
public 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 Enterprises
Development 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 the
SMEDAN platform and it is our wish that the knowledge gained as well as the
opportunity to obtain grants from the government, will position businesses for
better in the coming years".
He thanked MTN for its contribution towards
enabling MSMEs access the tools they need in today's digital economy and
implored the company to continue in its efforts on MSMEs.
The closing ceremony featured the recognition of
the Y'ello 200, MSMEs selected from the Revv programme which MTN would empower
with tools and awareness creation opportunities through exclusive access to a
range 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 of
Glisten International Academy, an educational institute based in Abuja who was
announced as one of the Y'ello 200 said, "This programme has been enlightening
and engaging. We thank MTN for putting this together".
Mr. Modupe Kadri, Chief Financial Officer, MTN
Nigeria, in his congratulatory message to the Y'ello 200 assured them of MTN's
commitment towards supporting their businesses. "We will provide you with
services and support for your digital needs," he said
Mr. Olukayode Pitan, Managing Director, Bank of
Industry 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. Onyinye
Ikenna-Emeka, General Manager, Enterprise Marketing, MTN Nigeria. "We are
excited by the success of The Revv programme and I have the honour to announce
that this will now be a yearly initiative that is to become a part of MTN
Nigeria's value proposition to MSMEs". she thanked all stakeholders including
the Nigerian government, the facilitators of the masterclasses, MTN's partners
and the participants.
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