The Job Creation and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Secretariat, under the Office of the Vice-President, has received over 60,000 applications from entrepreneurs across Nigeria for the 2025 National MSMEs Award.
This was disclosed by Mr. Temitola Adekunle-Johnson, Special Adviser to the President on Job Creation and MSMEs, in a statement released on Monday in Abuja.
Major Incentives for Winners
The overall winner of the 2025 MSMEs Award will receive:
A car
A house
A shop
A cash prize valued at N700 million
The portal for applications was officially opened on March 7, following a news conference by the Awards Committee.
New Category for Persons Living with Disabilities
Adekunle-Johnson highlighted the introduction of a new award category specifically for persons living with disabilities, further expanding the reach and inclusivity of the program.
Key Sectors Dominating Entries
Among the 60,000+ applicants, businesses in the agricultural sector have led the way, followed by enterprises in:
Information and Digital Technology
Creative Industry
Leatherworks
Furniture & Woodwork
Manufacturing
Fashion, Beauty & Cosmetics
Persons Living with Disabilities
Nationwide Participation
Applications have poured in from various regions, including:
Lagos, Aba, Kaduna, Maiduguri, Makurdi, Birnin Kebbi, Damaturu, Abakaliki, and other parts of Nigeria.
Federal Government’s Commitment to MSMEs Growth
Adekunle-Johnson emphasized that the award underscores both government and private sector commitment to supporting MSMEs, recognizing their role in economic growth and job creation.
Deadline for Applications – April 7
The application portal remains open until April 7, 2025. Entrepreneurs are encouraged to submit their entries at https://msmeclinics.gov.ng/.
