KMDMDC To Hold Trade Fair, Clinic For MSMEs

Kaduna Market Development and Management Company (KMDMC) says it will provide a platform for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to showcase their goods and services at a trade fair.
The Managing Director of KMDMC, Tamar Nandul, disclosed this at a news conference, adding that the company would organise the 3rd edition of its trade fair at Murtala Muhammed Square to achieve the target.
According to her, the participating ‘’MSMEs include traders in markets under KMDMC’s management, home businesses as well as established companies from various sectors and industries.’’
The Managing Director promised that the “event will also serve as an avenue for beneficial collaborations amongst stakeholders.
‘’We have confirmed over 100 Kaduna based businesses from various categories of industries who will be exhibiting their goods and services as vendors for the event,’’ she said.
Nandul said that besides these exhibitions, there were other “activities and side attractions for participants, including masterclasses, a football tournament, kids section and gaming area among other fun activities.
“We have identified professionals from various sectors, including sister agencies , as well as institutions such as PricewaterhouseCoopers and Bank of Industry, to host free masterclasses targeted at enlightening participating vendors and interested business owners on core entrepreneurial literacy and skills”.
The MD further said that topics that would be treated at the Masterclass include Ease of Doing Business reforms, which would be facilitated by the Executive Secretary of Kaduna Investment Promotion Agency, Khalil Nur Khalil.
According to her, participants will also be taught “how to write a business proposal, how to obtain a loan and so much more.
“At the end of the classes, attendees will be provided with useful materials to guide them on implementing what they have learnt’’.