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There’s been some reform around SMEDAN’s engagement with the public. Once mostly accessible through in-person appointments and visits, the agency now has a strong online presence. If you’re going to register with SMEDAN and get your certificate, you can do all of that online. But first, let’s run through a couple of questions about SMEDAN, just in case you’re not that knowledgeable about who they are and what they do.
What is SMEDAN?
SMEDAN is the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria. It’s a government agency that exists to help small businesses in the country with the resources they need to grow and thrive. These resources include loans, grants, and training designed to build their capacities to succeed.Benefits of Registering with SMEDAN
If you register with SMEDAN, you can reap the following benefits:- Apply for and receive loans from commercial banks, development finance institutions, and microfinance banks
- Get grants from government and private institutions
- Access government-supported training and capacity-building facilities
- Be eligible to bid for government contracts
- Gain access to government-backed incubators and accelerators
- Evidence of their credibility and improve their reputation
How to Get Your SMEDAN Registration Certificate
Securing a SMEDAN Registration is the final step of the process of registering with the agency. If you haven’t registered with SMEDAN yet, here are the steps you can take to do so:Sign up for the Connect Nigeria daily newsletter
Go to the SMEDAN Registration Portal
Visit the SMEDAN website. When you get to its home page, you will find a link labelled “SME Mass Registration”. Click it, and you will be redirected to the SMEDAN registration portal.Fill out the Registration Form
On the home page of the registration portal, you will find a form on the top right side. Information requested on the form includes a business name, email address, phone number, and password (which you will create). Fill it, and then click the ‘Get Started’ button.Submit Required Business Documents
Upon filling in the information requested (such as registered address, nature of business, staff strength, etc.), you will be required to upload copies of specific documents, such as business registration documents and proof of business ownership. You will need to submit these as PDFs.Get Your SMEDAN Certificate
After completing your registration, you’ll have to wait for SMEDAN to confirm that you are duly registered. When they do, they will email you a digital copy of your SMEDAN registration certificate, which you may view and download. Note that the certificate will contain your business name and SMEDAN Unique Identification Number (UIN).Register to attend the CN Business Mixer
Final Words
There’s a lot you can gain from registering with SMEDAN, as we’ve already pointed out. If you would like to access those benefits, you can register with the agency by taking the steps we’ve laid out in this article.Got a suggestion? Contact us: editor@connectnigeria.com
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