AWC Statehouse Desk, April 10, 2026
Govt Launches Platform for Direct Engagement with Entrepreneurs
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially launched a new digital platform aimed at fostering direct engagement between the Federal Government and entrepreneurs across Nigeria.
The initiative, known as the Renewed Hope Enterprise Bridge Initiative, is designed to ease the burden on businesses by creating a seamless channel for communication, policy feedback, and access to government support services.
Speaking at the launch, the President emphasized that the platform represents a critical step in his administration’s commitment to economic revitalization through private sector collaboration. He noted that small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) remain the backbone of Nigeria’s economy and must be supported with practical, responsive policies.
Tinubu explained that the initiative will address longstanding challenges faced by entrepreneurs, including regulatory bottlenecks, limited access to finance, and inadequate information flow between government agencies and business owners.
“The Renewed Hope Enterprise Bridge Initiative is not just a policy tool, but a commitment to listen, engage, and respond to the needs of Nigerian entrepreneurs in real time,” he said.
The platform is expected to provide business owners with opportunities to share concerns, propose solutions, and receive timely updates on government interventions tailored to support enterprise growth.
Stakeholders at the event, including business leaders and representatives of trade associations, welcomed the initiative, describing it as a timely intervention that could significantly improve the ease of doing business in the country.
The launch forms part of the broader Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration, which prioritizes economic inclusion, job creation, and sustainable growth through strategic partnerships with the private sector.
