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Delta NASME Holds Maiden Conference, Exhibition to Deepen Digital Competence
Omon-Julius Onabu in Asaba
The Delta State chapter of the Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME) has held its maiden edition of its annual state conference and exhibition 2025.
The annual conference and exhibition, themed “Leveraging on Technology for Business Growth and Expansion”, took place in Asaba, Delta State capital yesterday.
In her welcome address, the state chairman of NASME, Delta State, Lady Judith Nwachukwu, said that the choice of the theme could not have been more apt, especially with the advent of technological advancement and AI (Artificiall Intelligence) was fast becoming a major enabler of businesses.
She assured that NASME remained committed to ensuring that MSME members acquired the requisite technological skills and knowledge to sharpen their competence and innovative cutting edge in the new digital economy evolving globally.
The forum will help in enlightening and educating members and participants on the use of technology in the advancement of their businesses in the contemporary digital economic space, she assured.
Lady Nwachukwu said, “With this conference, NASME has placed on itself the responsibility of providing, promoting, and encouraging the growth of MSMSEs in our state and nation as we are conscious of the potency of our dream for a better tomorrow”.
She expressed appreciation to the Delta State Government and other corporate bodies that have shown faith in their vision and remained steadfast in partnering with NASME in its quest to build a functional and effective MSME in the state for the growth of a better Nigerian economy.
Nevertheless, she appealed to the Delta State Governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for support and for certain essential utilities to enable the association to move across the 25 local government areas seamlessly.
In his goodwill message, the Chief Adviser to Delta State Governor, Chief Ighoyota Amori, commended the organisers for the initiative, which is aimed at empowering NASME with the requisite knowledge and tools to thrive in today’s economy.
The initiative is in tandem with the M.O.R.E Agenda of the Oborevwori administration regarding “meaningful development, opportunity for all, realistic reform, and enhanced peace and security”, he said..
He noted that through the M.O.R.E agenda, the state was creating an enabling environment for business to grow, and Delta State is positioning itself to be a technology-driven economy where creativity meets opportunity.
“When technology is properly harnessed, it gives the small businesses the need to thrive beyond limits; hence our young entrepreneurs can compete globally, he said.
He urged participants to take advantage of the digital opportunity to build their businesses, saying the state governor “remains committed to supporting such progress and ready to partner, empower through digital exhibitions.
Omon-Julius Onabu in Asaba The Delta State chapter of the Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME) has held its maiden edition of its annual state conference and exhibition
FG Rejects Trump’s Designation of Nigeria as ‘Country of Particular Concern’
Michael Olugbode in Abuja
The Federal Government has rejected President Donald Trump designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern”.
The government said these claims do not reflect the situation on the ground.
A statement by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, explained that Nigerians of all faiths have long lived, worked, and worshipped together peacefully.
He stressed that the President Bola Tinubu administration remains committed to fighting terrorism, strengthening interfaith harmony, and protecting the lives and rights of all its people.
Ebienfa said the country will continue to engage constructively with the Government of the United States, with the essence to deepen mutual understanding of regional dynamics and the country’s ongoing peace and security efforts.
The statement read: “The Federal Government of Nigeria notes the recent remarks by U.S. President Donald J. Trump alleging large-scale killings of Christians in Nigeria and calling for the country’s designation as a “Country of Particular Concern.”
“While Nigeria appreciates global concern for human rights and religious freedom, these claims do not reflect the situation on the ground. Nigerians of all faiths have long lived, worked, and worshipped together peacefully.
“Under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria remains committed to fighting terrorism, strengthening interfaith harmony, and protecting the lives and rights of all its people.
“Nigeria will continue to engage constructively with the Government of the United States to deepen mutual understanding of regional dynamics and the country’s ongoing peace and security efforts.”
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The Federal Government has rejected President Donald Trump designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern”. The government said these claims do not reflect the
