….calls for applications
The Ekiti State Government, through the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Investment and Cooperatives, in partnership with the Ekiti State Development and Investment Promotion Agency (EKDIPA), has launched Ekiti State Export Accelerator Programme for MSMEs.
The State Commissioner for Trade, Industry, Investment and Cooperative, Mrs. Omotayo Adeola, who made this known at a forum in Ado-Ekiti,said the initiative is aimed at equipping Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with the knowledge, tools and support required to access global markets and scale their operations through export.
The Commissioner noted that the programme would among other things provide expert-led training, personalized export readiness assessments, access to trade finance, guidance on packaging and branding, as well as connections to buyers, aggregators and participation in trade fairs.
She stated that the programme would target priority sectors including agriculture, agro-processing, fashion, crafts and light manufacturing, while also simplifying export documentation and facilitating access to international markets.
Mrs Adeola explained further that the programme is open to startups or businesses with export potentials ; producers and processors in agriculture, food and agro-allied sectors; existing exporters looking to improve market access; women-led and youth-led enterprises seeking export opportunities and MSMEs based in Ekiti State.
In her remarks , the Director General, Ekiti State Development and Investment Promotion Agency (EKDIPA), Ms. Lolade Olutola emphasized that the initiative reflects the State Government’s strong commitment to fostering local enterprise growth and integrating Ekiti businesses into the global trade ecosystem.
Olutola added that the programme would not only enhance the capacity of local businesses but also create jobs, attract investment and contribute to the state’s economic agenda.
Interested applicants are encouraged to register via the link: https://forms.gle/7EskQPu9SDuXJQdF7.
The deadline for registration for the programme is August 7, 2025.
Last modified: August 3, 2025
