The Ekiti State Government has intensified efforts to expand access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through strategic partnerships with financial institutions. The move is aimed at supporting local businesses, creating jobs, and stren…  | By Abimbola Akomolafe on September 3, 2025 | The Ekiti State Government has intensified efforts to expand access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through strategic partnerships with financial institutions. The move is aimed at supporting local businesses, creating jobs, and strengthening critical sectors of the state's economy. This was revealed after a meeting with the leadership of First Bank Plc, where discussions focused on innovative financing models designed to empower entrepreneurs and expand industrial capacity in the state. Read also, According to the government, financial partnerships remain crucial for unlocking opportunities in agribusiness, manufacturing, and other growth areas that will accelerate economic transformation in Ekiti. The collaboration is expected to open new channels of credit, promote sustainable investments, and ensure that SMEs in Ekiti have the resources needed to thrive and compete at both national and global levels. | | | |
