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By Vivian Emoni
The Federal Government has partnered with the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) to boost the worldwide competitiveness of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
Dr Jumoke Oduwole, the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, made this announcement throughout a Strategic Capacity-building Programme for Nigerian SMEs, organised in collaboration with WIPO, on Friday in Abuja.
The minister was represented by Mr Adamu Yauri, Director of the Trademarks Registry, within the ministry.
Oduwole defined that the programme aimed to leverage mental property and branding as instruments to boost the competitiveness of SMEs.
She reaffirmed the ministry’s dedication to empowering SMEs via mental property and branding methods.
She revealed that the initiative had chosen and skilled about 60 SMEs, equipping them with important expertise to foster enterprise progress.
These SMEs, she famous, would function a reference for others, and the success of the programme would help efforts to broaden future collaborations with WIPO.
Oduwole referred to as on all related companies to offer funding and assets to help the skilled SMEs.
She additionally highlighted the significance of mentorship and steady studying in enterprise growth, citing the Abuja Enterprise Agency (AEA)’s dedication to making sure robust coaching, mentorship, and empowerment for SMEs.
The minister additional emphasised the financial potential of the artistic sector and recognised its rising significance.
She expressed the ministry’s dedication to fostering innovation, leveraging know-how, and strengthening partnerships to drive the SME sector ahead.
Oduwole thanked WIPO for its unwavering help in making certain the programme’s success.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Amb. Nura Rimi, additionally expressed appreciation for WIPO’s management within the initiative.
He urged members to profit from the data and expertise they acquired in the course of the programme.
Rimi was represented by Mr Dafang Sule, Director of Federal Produce Service and Inspection.
Mr Oluwatobiloba Moody, Director of WIPO’s Nigeria Office, counseled the dedication of the members and inspired them to view logos not simply as advertising instruments however as invaluable business property.
He added that SMEs ought to recognise the financial worth of logos and their potential for commercialisation.
In his remarks, Mr Chudi Ezingwe, Acting Managing Director of AEA, introduced the institution of the Abuja Business School of Entrepreneurship, geared toward offering globally recognised coaching programmes.
He additionally disclosed plans to launch the Abuja Talent Academy, which is able to help creatives and artists. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Ifeyinwa Okonkwo and Abiemwense Moru