The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others

"Keep on going, and the chances are that you will stumble on something, perhaps when you are least expecting It. I never heard of anyone ever stumbling on something sitting down."

Charles F. Kettering

Fueling MSME Success: Unveiling Fasanya’s Vision Of Empowering Entrepreneurs

Mr. Fasanya is the epitome of a public servant and has ties to a number of groups that have helped them flourish. He is the epitome of perfection because of his exceptional capacity to maximize ability and performance. Now, the Director General of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, He Is dedicated to producing measurable growth and assuring the achievement of the MSME-led economic growth, Industrialization, and job creation goals as well as ensuring the growth of the organization.

"Love in action is service to the world"

Leading the Way to MSME Growth and Prosperity

Mr. Fasanya has been instrumental in driving forward the development and support of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. With his extensive experience and dedication to empowering entrepreneurs, Mr. Fasanya has introduced several initiatives aimed at fostering the growth and sustainability of MSMEs across the nation. It is no surprise that under his administration he has recognized that access to finance is a significant hurdle for many MSMEs and placed a strong emphasis on improving financial inclusion for entrepreneurs.

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The greatest glory In living lies not In never falling, but In rising every time we fall"

Showcasing the Outstanding Portfolio of SMEDAN's Visionary Director General

Mr. Fasanya, currently serving as the Director General of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, embodies the characteristics of an exemplary public servant. He has established connections with various groups that have supported his success, and he possesses exceptional skills to optimize performance and potential. With a focus on driving measurable growth and achieving MSME-led economic development, industrialization, and job creation objectives, he is committed to ensuring the organization's progress.

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Over N2m businesses died in Nigeria in 5 years

The Director General, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), Olawale Fasanya has said that over two million businesses in Nano, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (nMSMEs) subsector died between 2017 and 2021 alone, pushing more than six million Nigerians into the unemployment market.

Buhari Appoints Fasanya as New SMEDAN Director General

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr. Olawale Fasanya as the new Director General/Chief Executive, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN). The appointment which took effect from June 6, 2022. was conveyed in a letter dated June 23, 2022 and signed by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment

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