The Bank of Industry (BOI) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to supporting Nigerian artisans and technicians, describing them as the bedrock of inclusive economic development and key actors in Nigeria’s industrial transformation journey.
Speaking at the 2025 Nigerian Artisans Leadership Summit held on Wednesday in Abuja, BOI Managing Director Olasupo Olusi emphasized the critical role of Nigeria’s over 12 million artisans, whom he described not just as workers but as agents of grassroots enterprise, job creation, and national progress.
The summit, themed “Unlocking the Inherent Potential of Nigerian Artisans and Technicians,” brought together stakeholders from artisan associations, government agencies, development partners, and the private sector to discuss the challenges facing informal workers and outline strategies for integrating them into the formal economy.
Represented by the Executive Director, Public Sector and Intervention Programmes, Mabel Ndagi, the BOI boss said the theme embodies the core of inclusive growth—a Nigeria where no skill is left behind, no talent is wasted, and informal sector players are not excluded from formal opportunities.
“This theme speaks to a vision of Nigeria where talent is not wasted due to lack of support, where enterprise is not stifled by lack of access, and where informal skills are not excluded from formal opportunities,” Olusi stated.
The Bank of Industry reaffirmed its plans to expand access to financing, training, and formal business tools for artisans and technicians—laying the groundwork for more sustainable livelihoods, entrepreneurial expansion, and nationwide economic inclusion.
