The ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme (ETLS) Event brought the coal city of Enugu to life as government officials, SME operators, trade experts, and business leaders gathered to chart a new course for regional trade growth and enterprise development. … Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader ECOWAS ETLS event ignites SME trade drive in Enugu By Abimbola Akomolafe on October 29, 2025 The ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme (ETLS) Event brought the coal city of Enugu to life as government officials, SME operators, trade experts, and business leaders gathered to chart a new course for regional trade growth and enterprise development. Held at the Enugu International Conference Centre, the event themed "Increasing Intra-Regional Trade through ETLS" featured engaging discussions, interactive sessions, and vibrant cultural showcases, drawing an overflow crowd of participants from across West Africa. Read also, ECOWAS ETLS event ignites SME trade drive in Enugu Tinubu commissions digital learning centres to boost MSME skills FG, XCMG partnership targets MSME growth in road maintenance sector Senate pushes bills to empower agro-SMEs Kaduna pushes renewable energy hub to power local businesses Representing Governor Peter Mbah, Deputy Governor Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai called on ECOWAS and the Federal Government to create financing programmes tailored for SMEs—outside traditional bank systems—to ensure wider access to the benefits of regional trade. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed its commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda by strengthening economic diplomacy and trade facilitation, positioning Nigerian SMEs to expand beyond local markets and compete effectively across the West African region.

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