First Bank of Nigeria Limited has expressed its commitment to the growth of the agricultural value chain and creating opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to thrive in the country.
Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications Folake Ani-Mumuney made the assertion on Sunday at the fourth edition of Fiesta of Flavours in Lagos.
The Fiesta of Flavours is a food and beverage fair that provides an avenue for participants to fully experience the entertainment, art and business of food.
Organised by FirstBank in collaboration with Eventful Ltd, the fair connects SMEs with prospective customers toward boosting sales, exposure and business growth.
Mrs Ani-Mumuney said that the financial institution was committed to helping SMEs in the food sector to grow and develop while promoting economic diversification.
According to her, SMEs are critical to the development of the nation’s economy and should be supported by all stakeholders in the overall national interest.
Chief executive officer of Eventful Ltd Yewande Zaccheus said that the initiative had created a platform that converges SMEs and customers in a relaxed atmosphere while promoting business activities.
Mrs Zaccheus said that many SMEs, especially those in the online space has leveraged on the opportunity of the fair to create awareness about their products, forge more partnerships and client base.
She said that many businesses that were showcased had grown through the platform and impacting positively on the economy.
