About Us
Kaduna State Enterprise Development Agency (KADEDA) provides business development services through the facilitation of access to finance and market; with a specific focus on Nano, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (NMSMEs).
Through various strategic initiatives, KADEDA empowers local entrepreneurs, propelling them toward sustainable success in the competitive market landscape.
From the MD’s Desk
Leveraging on His Excellency, the Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani’s steadfast vision to Sustain Kaduna State’s Status As Home Of Investments, Kaduna State Enterprise Development Agency (KADEDA), is dedicated to empowering enterprises across Kaduna State.
Our mandate is resolute: to support enterprises in Kaduna State, to bolster their capacities, enabling them to not only be profitable and sustainable but also to facilitate the creation of vital employment opportunities for the residents of Kaduna.
With a keen focus on translating vision into action, KADEDA is poised to be the catalyst that propels businesses towards success. Through strategic interventions, targeted support, and a commitment to excellence, we aim to forge a thriving economic landscape within the state.
DAUDA ILIYA ABBA
Managing Director
Vision
To build a strong and sustainable NMSMEs ecosystem with global competitiveness
Mission
To support the growth of NMSMEs in Kaduna by enhancing their capacity for profitability, sustainability, and access to local and global markets, ultimately facilitating job creation.
Core Values
- Excellence: We are dedicated to the highest ethical and professional standards.
- Transparency: We demonstrate the utmost integrity.
- Efficiency: We are committed to the optimum use of resources.
- Innovation: We are committed to embracing new ideas and technologies to problem-solving.
- Expertise: KADEDA boasts a team of seasoned professionals with experience in business development, and access to finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship.
Services
- Business Development Services
- MSME Entrepreneurship Capacity Building (Upskilling)
- Innovation and Technology Advancement
- Access to Finance and Market Mediation
- Partnerships and Collaboration
- Advocacy
- Skills Certifications/ Industry Linkages
Programmes, Events & Activities
Ongoing Programmes/Initiatives
These are ongoing programmes that represent our forward-looking vision for fostering the growth and sustainability of businesses in the state.
KADUNA CARES (KD-CARES)
The NG-CARES Program, funded by the World Bank, aims to alleviate the local impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic at the state level. It focuses on safeguarding the livelihoods of vulnerable households and boosting local economic activity, particularly among MSMEs. KADEDA is responsible for implementing Result Area 3 (RA 3) within the program, which aims to provide relief, facilitate recovery, and enhance the capabilities of micro and small-scale enterprises in Kaduna State.
A Kori Talauci 2.0
A Kori Talauci 2.0 is a poverty alleviation programme in Kaduna State designed to provide a multi-faceted support system for individuals in Kaduna seeking to improve their economic circumstances. Through capacity building, business grants, mentorship, networking, and ongoing evaluation, the program seeks to empower individuals to not only establish sustainable businesses but also improve their overall quality of life, particularly women and youth.
Upcoming Programmes
These initiatives represent our forward-looking vision for the growth and sustainability of businesses in the Kaduna state.
MSME Cluster Development Programme (Common Facility Centre Finance Scheme)
The MSE Cluster Development programme is dedicated to bolstering NMSMEs (New and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) through the creation of strategic business clusters tailored to the trades prevalent in each senatorial district. Within these clusters, we offer Common Facility Centres (CFCs) as physical facilities that serve as a lifeline for businesses, mitigating the challenges of isolation.
Skills Certifications/ Industry Linkages
KADEDA recognizes the importance of highly skilled manpower in knowledge-intensive industries for the success of MSME development. We will be utilizing the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) system to provide vocational training and upskilling for informal MSMEs such as mechanics, tailors, leather workers, masons, plumbers, and caterers. Additionally, we aim to establish strong connections between the skilled workforce and the specific knowledge requirements of industries in the state, ensuring a sustainable and mutually beneficial partnership.
Establishment of MSEs Business Clinic/ KADEDA Academy: Incubation Center
The Business Clinic/Incubation Center is a proposed initiative that will address these challenges by providing NMSMEs with the support they need to grow and succeed. The clinic will offer a wide range of services, including business development training, advisory services, access to finance, and networking opportunities.
Small Business Women Empowerment Programme
The Small Business Women Empowerment Programme in Kaduna State is tailored to benefit women across all three senatorial districts. It aims to provide women with essential skills, resources, and opportunities to establish and expand their small enterprises, contributing to economic development and promoting gender parity in the State
Kaduna State Digital Enterprise Platform (KADDEP)
The Kaduna Digital Enterprise Platform (KADDEP) is a tech-driven initiative in Kaduna State, aimed at increasing transparency and efficiency in the implementation of enterprise-focused interventions.
The platform facilitates application submission through online and offline channels, processing and disbursement of funds as well as data management and reporting.
Contact Us
Address:
Kaduna State Enterprise Development Agency (KADEDA), 2nd Floor Mohammed Namadi Sambo Complex, 27 Ali Akilu Road, Kaduna State.
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