H.E. Mal. Dikko Umaru Radda, PhD, CON
Executive Governor, Katsina State
Dr. Babangida Kabir Ruma
Director General, KASEDA
Uniting MSMEs across Katsina State for sustainable economic growth, shared prosperity, and enterprise development.
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Transforming Enterprises, Empowering Lives
The KASEDA MSMEs Coalition is a strategic initiative of the Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency (KASEDA) designed to unite Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises across all 34 Local Government Areas of Katsina State.
Under the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, PhD, CON, Executive Governor of Katsina State, KASEDA has deepened its role as a strategic catalyst for economic growth by delivering targeted interventions that strengthen MSMEs, expand access to finance, enhance entrepreneurial capacity, and promote youth and women participation across the state.
The Coalition serves as a unified platform for MSMEs to access interest-free loans, business development services, capacity building programs, market linkages, and policy advocacy to foster a resilient, inclusive, and diversified economy.
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Director General, KASEDA
On behalf of the Management and staff of the Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency (KASEDA), I am pleased to present the 2025 Impact Report a reflection of our collective commitment to building a resilient, inclusive, and diversified economy for Katsina State.
The year 2025 marked a defining chapter in our enterprise development journey. KASEDA deepened its role as a strategic catalyst for economic growth by delivering targeted interventions that strengthened Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), expanded access to finance, enhanced entrepreneurial capacity, and promoted youth and women participation across the state.
Through strategic partnerships with Bank of Industry, Sterling Bank Plc, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and other development stakeholders, KASEDA facilitated the creation of 5,373 direct and indirect jobs, formalized more than 10,000 businesses, improved enterprise productivity, expanded market access, and strengthened business resilience across priority sectors.
The 2025 Impact Report stands as firm evidence that Katsina State is open for business, ready for investment, and committed to building a resilient economy that leaves no one behind.
Key achievements from KASEDA's enterprise development programs
Jobs Created
Direct & IndirectSMEs Funded
Interest-Free LoansNaira Fund
MSMEs Managed FundBusinesses
FormalizedHow KASEDA's interest-free loans are transforming MSMEs across Katsina State
Promoting inclusive economic participation for both men and women
Gender distribution of interest-free loan beneficiaries
29% female participation in the MSMEs Managed Fund represents significant economic inclusion.
Gender distribution across MSMEs Day Fair & National Clinics
Women entrepreneurs dominate grant support programs, especially at MSMEs Day Fair and Expanded National MSMEs Clinics.
There is a remarkable participation of women entrepreneurs in KASEDA programs, particularly in the MSMEs Day Fair and Expanded National MSMEs Clinics. Women form the majority of grant support beneficiaries, which is a positive indicator for inclusive economic participation.
Mechatronics Apprenticeship Support Programme - Training 3,000 Youth Across 34 LGAs
Interest-free loans for 300 MSMEs across 8 Frontline LGAs
Across 8 Frontline Local Government Areas
These 300 MSMEs have accessed the interest-free loan facility under the KASEDA/UNDP MSMEs Programs, providing working capital for sustainable business growth in conflict-affected areas.
Jibia LGA has the highest number of beneficiaries (154) among the 8 frontline LGAs.
Hosted in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
The Clinic provided a high-impact platform for entrepreneurs, cooperatives, startups, and informal sector operators across Katsina State to directly engage with policymakers, regulators, development finance institutions, and business support organizations. Participants received on-the-spot advisory services on business formalization, access to finance, taxation, export readiness, digital transformation, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
Total Disbursement
To 60 Vendors
N50,000 each
To 20 Outstanding
Businesses (N250K each)
To Outstanding
Scholars
N3.4 Billion Naira interest-free loan facility disbursed through Sterling Bank Plc and Bank of Industry to MSMEs across all 34 LGAs.
Mechatronics Apprenticeship Support Programme training 3,000 youth in auto-mechanics, auto-spraying, panel beating, and electrical work.
N200 Million startup capital disbursed to over 1,000 youths across 34 LGAs in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Social Development.
Strategic investment in human capital designed to prepare Katsina's youth with future-ready digital, entrepreneurial, and innovation skills.
High-impact platform connecting entrepreneurs with policymakers, regulators, and development finance institutions for business support.
Interest-free loan facility for 300 MSMEs from 8 frontline LGAs in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme.
Moments from KASEDA's programs and events
Katsina State Govt
Sterling Bank Plc
Bank of Industry
UNDP
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