The Ogun State Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment is set to host the third edition of its MSME Business Clinic, aimed at driving growth and development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the state.

The ministry said that the business clinic which will hold on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, will focus on offering grant opportunities to small business operators.

Regulatory and financial institutions expected at the event include: National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Bank of Industry (BOI) and the Ogun State Agricultural and Multipurpose Credit Agency (OSAMCA), among others.

Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Adebola Sofela, in a release, said that the initiative was part of the Dapo Abiodun led administration’s commitment to creating opportunities that will enable small businesses to grow and thrive in the state.

Sofela noted that the programme will offer eligible participants the chance to access grants, secure free business name registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and receive support for product certification from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).

He added that the event will feature one-on-one advisory sessions as well as a Business Pitch Competition, where participants will present their ideas and compete for grant support to grow their businesses, advising interested participants to make further enquiries by contacting 08057033027 or 08038974508.