NATIONAL President of Nigerian Association of Small Scale Industrialists (NASSI), Chief Solomon Daniel Vongfa has identified rapid growth of small scale business industrialists as one of the surest paths to economic prosperity through job creation and self reliance in Nigerian .

Speaking ahead of the  35th national convention of the association scheduled to hold in Abuja December this year , Dr  Vongfa told journalists that most countries that have unlocked and grown their economy usually  reduced over reliance on governement,instead promoted  the private sector growth, stressing that Nigeria  been blessed with natural and human resources cannot be left behind the growing trend .

While commending Zamkah technologies Limited as it’s strategic consultants and convention coordinators, the leadership of NASSI pointed out that credible  stakeholders, industrialists and development partners across the globe are being contacted to participate in the shared vision of the organization in the overall interest of Nigeria .

According to him,” during our last encounter I explained to you that this is something that all Nigerians must take seriously and participate fully because as a country we must move away from over dependence on oil alone . There are other lucrative businesses that will grow out economy and for us to get that , we have to find a way to encourage our small scale industrialists to even do better even  in that same oil and gas sector .

“Industrialists, MSMEs, government leaders, development partners and private-sector institutions expected at landmark December 1 gathering coming up next month ,precisely and with exactly one month to go, preparations are intensifying”.

Speaking further, he said the entitled: “transforming Small Industries for a Competitive Nigeria,” was carefully closed to reflect the idea behind the convention, stressing that ,”this is not just a gathering, it a convention that will positively impact on our economy and this is the time .

“We will  bring together industrialists, entrepreneurs, Micro, Small and Medium enterprises, policymakers, government institutions, development partners, financial institutions, investors, regulators, organised private-sector bodies and other stakeholders in Nigeria’s productive economy.

“The Convention is being organised under the campaign message “Small Industries. Stronger Nigeria.”, reflecting NASSI’s position that the competitiveness of Nigeria’s economy is closely connected to the strength, productivity and sustainability of its indigenous enterprises and small-scale industries”.

He continued,”at a time when Nigerian businesses are navigating issues around access to finance, energy costs, technology adoption, market access, standards, productivity, skills development and global competitiveness, the Convention is expected to provide a national platform for practical engagement on how small industries can play a stronger role in economic transformation, employment creation and local value addition.

“Its programme will feature a National Industrial Dialogue and Business Convention, bringing public and private-sector stakeholders together to examine issues affecting Nigerian enterprises, including industrial competitiveness, finance, investment, standards, technology, infrastructure, skills, innovation and access to domestic and international markets and we are hopeful that come December 1st , we will all brain storm and provide the way forward because time is of the essence.

“We will have leadership inauguration, awards and convention magazine and other important institutional milestones for NASSI”.