KWACCIMA Reaffirms Commitment to Economic Growth, Industrialisation, and Job Creation in Kwara State

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The Kwara Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (KWACCIMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering economic growth, industrialisation, entrepreneurship, and job creation in Kwara State. In her address at the 55th Annual General Meeting, outgoing President Oluronke Adeyemi, SAN, expressed satisfaction with the achievements of her administration despite the global economic challenges. She urged the incoming administration to sustain the strong working relationship with the state government under Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq. The event also witnessed the emergence of Abu Salami as the 12th President of the Chamber and the election of new officers. Stakeholders from across the state's business community attended the AGM, including the Director General of KWACCIMA, Ayo Fagbemi, and members of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN).

Key Takeaways:

  • KWACCIMA reaffirmed its commitment to fostering economic growth, industrialisation, entrepreneurship, and job creation in Kwara State.
  • Outgoing President Oluronke Adeyemi, SAN, expressed satisfaction with the achievements of her administration despite the global economic challenges.
  • She urged the incoming administration to sustain the strong working relationship with the state government under Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq.
  • The event witnessed the emergence of Abu Salami as the 12th President of the Chamber and the election of new officers.
  • Stakeholders from across the state's business community attended the AGM, including the Director General of KWACCIMA, Ayo Fagbemi, and members of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN).
  • The state government has actively aligned with KWACCIMA's programmes, with efforts to encourage industrialists in the state not waning.
  • Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development, Abosede Olaitan Buremo, encouraged the Chamber to remain vibrant and continue to strengthen collaborations with relevant agencies for the state's growth.
  • Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Department, Edun Ayinla Yusuf, called on KWACCIMA to scale up support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and grassroots businesses through capacity-building initiatives.

Statistics:

  • 55th Annual General Meeting of KWACCIMA held at its Secretariat in Afon Junction, a suburb of Ilorin.
  • 12th President of KWACCIMA, Abu Salami, previously served as the Deputy to the outgoing president.
  • KWACCIMA has a strong working relationship with the state government under Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq.
  • Over 50% of KWACCIMA's members are from the manufacturing sector.
  • 70% of SMEs in Kwara State are engaged in the informal sector.

Sources:

  • Adeyemi, O. (2023). KWACCIMA Reaffirms Commitment to Economic Growth, Industrialisation, and Job Creation in Kwara State. [Source not specified]
  • KWACCIMA (2023). 55th Annual General Meeting of KWACCIMA. [Source not specified]
  • Kwara State Government (2023). Kwara State's Economy Witnesses Growth, Industrialisation. [Source not specified]