Dr. Olawal Fasanya, former Director General of SMEDAN, recommended his successor to President Muhammadu Buhari after leaving the agency. He emphasized his commitment to the MSME sector and shared insights about his career transition from a lucrative position at PTDF to SMEDAN.
Dr. Olawale Fasanya, former Director-General of SMEDAN, stated that the agency has positively impacted over 39 million small-scale businesses in Nigeria since its establishment in 2003. He spoke during the launch of a book chronicling SMEDAN's progress over 23 years.
Dr. Olawal Fasanya, former director-general of SMEDAN, revealed he faced criticism for leaving a lucrative N1.2 million job at PTDF to accept a lower-paying role at SMEDAN. He emphasized his desire to make a meaningful contribution to the agency and the MSME sector.
