Kaduna State Enterprise Development Agency

47th Kaduna International Trade Fair

From Reform to Result: Driving economic transformation through sustainable local content development.

The future is local. The time is now.

February 6th to 15th, 2026.

From our Managing Director, Iliya Anthony Timbuark and we all at the Kaduna State Enterprise Development Agency. Have a wonderful holiday season filled with Joy and merriment.

Today, the Managing Director, Iliya Anthony Timbuark presented the agency’s 2026 budget before the House Committee on Business and Innovation, chaired by Hon. Suleiman Magaji Soba. it was a productive session focused on driving growth, innovation, and improved impact that aligns with the vision of the people's Governor, Senator Uba Sani.

Today, I arrived in Beijing, China, at the invitation of the Government of the People’s Republic of China to advance and conclude high-level discussions on the establishment of the Model Integrated Poultry Development Project in Kaduna State. This visit builds on the fruitful engagement I held with the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Ambassador Yu Dunhai, at our Kaduna State Liaison Office in Abuja on 5 November 2025.
I am joined on this mission by a Federal Government delegation led by the Director-General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership, Mr. Joseph Tegba. Our joint presence underscores the national importance of this transformative agricultural initiative.
This project, valued at approximately USD $200 million, will be one of the most ambitious poultry enterprises in West Africa. Once operational, it is expected to generate more than USD $450 million annually and create over 350,000 direct and indirect jobs across the poultry value chain. It will significantly strengthen food security, drive agro-industrialisation, expand export potential, and position Kaduna State as a leading hub of modern agribusiness on the continent.
During my engagements here, I will meet with China Communications Construction Company and other major players across China’s agricultural value-chain ecosystem to deepen technical cooperation and secure long-term investment commitments.
Kaduna State remains firmly committed to attracting transformative, world-class investments that expand economic opportunities, especially for our youth, and uplift the living conditions of our people.
I extend my profound appreciation to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for selecting Kaduna State as the pilot location for this landmark project, and to the Chinese Government for their unwavering trust and partnership.
Senator Uba Sani, CON
Governor of Kaduna State
December 6, 2025

Gov. Uba Sani Shines at National MSME Conference 2025!

The people's Governor, Senator Uba Sani CON, has been honoured as Supply Chain and Local Content Governor of the Year at the National MSME Conference in Lagos!

Represented by the Commissioner for Business Innovation and Technology, Mrs. Patience Fakai, the Governor was celebrated for his remarkable work in boosting small businesses, expanding access to finance, and supporting women and youth entrepreneurs across Kaduna State.

Mrs. Fakai highlighted Kaduna’s active participation in the SMEDAN–KDSG Matching Fund, which will provide soft loans that will help MSMEs grow, innovate, and create jobs.

This award further confirms Kaduna State as a leading model for inclusive economic development and entrepreneurship support under Governor Uba Sani’s visionary leadership.

Our Managing Director, Iliya Anthony Timbuark, alongside the Executive Secretary of the Delta State Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (DEMSMEDA), Dr. Godwin Adolor and The Director General of the Cross River State Microfinance and Enterprise Development Agency (MEDA), Mr Great Ogban Usetu during a photo session at the ongoing National MSME conference in Lagos.

The National MSME 2025 Conference kicked off yesterday in Lagos, running from 16th–18th November, with this year’s theme: “Building a Future of Innovation, Resilience and Prosperity.” Kaduna State is on ground and fully represented, as Team lead, the Honourable Commissioner Kaduna State Ministry Of Business, Innovation and Technology Mrs. Patience Fakai and our Managing Director, Iliya Anthony Timbuark lead Team Kaduna in key discussions and engagements alongside some SMEs aimed at strengthening MSME growth and opportunities for our people. We remain committed to showcasing Kaduna’s drive, creativity, and leadership on the national stage with the support of His Excellency, Senator Uba Sani who has been relentless in his support for SMEs in Kaduna State

Attention Kaduna Entrepreneurs!
"Only registered businesses will benefit from the ₦1 billion fund" launched through a partnership between Kaduna State Government and SMEDAN. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your business!

Only registered businesses will benefit from N1bn fund, says Kaduna enterprise agency MD — Daily Nigerian Managing Director, Kaduna Enterprise Development Agency, KADEDA, Anthony Timbuark says only businesses registered with the agency will benefit from the Nano, Small, Medium Enterprises, NSMEs, N1 billion fund. Mr Timbuark disclosed this on Tuesday during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria i...

*Public Announcement: 3MTT DeepTech Applications Now Open*
The Kaduna State Government is delighted to inform the public that the Federal Government’s 3MTT DeepTech Program is now open for applications. In line with our commitment to building a digitally empowered workforce, we encourage all residents and indigenes of Kaduna State to take full advantage of this transformative opportunity.

*Public Announcement: 3MTT DeepTech Applications Now Open*

The Kaduna State Government is delighted to inform the public that the Federal Government’s 3MTT DeepTech Program is now open for applications. In line with our commitment to building a digitally empowered workforce, we encourage all residents and indigenes of Kaduna State to take full advantage of this transformative opportunity.

Happy World SMEs' Day!
On this day, KADEDA celebrates Kaduna’s nano, micro, and small businesses, from the suya street vendors firing up the grills at dusk, to early-morning akara (kosai) sellers greeting you with steaming breakfast; welders and fabric artisans shaping metal and cloth into livelihoods; vulcanizers keeping our wheels rolling; online bespoke and ready-to-wear boutiques stitching your style; tailors bringing dreams to life with every seam; event planners crafting memories; mobile-phone repair shops reconnecting us to the world; provision-store owners stocking essentials for every home, and many more.

We see you: the vendor who greets our day, the artisan crafting our tools, the entrepreneur building community both in markets and online. Your dedication keeps Kaduna moving forward.

Here’s to you, turning passion into purpose and powering Kaduna’s future!

Governor Uba Sani has chaired the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Kaduna State Government and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN).
Governor Uba Sani said the agreement formalizes a strategic partnership aimed at boosting the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the state, while addressing poverty, unemployment, insecurity amongst others.
During the event, SMEDAN’s Director General, Mr. Charles Odii, commended Governor Uba Sani’s commitment to peace, infrastructure, and human capital development. He also highlighted Kaduna’s leadership in supporting SMEs, recognizing it as the best-performing state in this area and the first to adopt such a forward-looking initiative.
The partnership is anchored on a ₦1 billion Matching Fund Program, with both parties contributing ₦500 million each. Since the start of Governor Sani’s administration, the number of MSMEs in Kaduna has grown from under 20,000 to over 180,000, demonstrating the administration’s commitment to financial inclusion, job creation, and economic empowerment.

MD KADEDA, Hon. Iliya Timbuark (), is representing Kaduna State at the MSME Forum 2025 being held in Abuja from June 23rd to 27th, under the theme "Building Resilient MSMEs through Digital Innovation, Market Access & Affordable Financing."

The Forum, an initiative of the African Union, brought together key stakeholders across Africa to chart a sustainable future for MSMEs.

On the sidelines of the event, the MD engaged with counterparts from sister agencies, including Dr. Godwin Adolor, FCIB, ES, Delta State Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Development Agency (DEMSMEDA) and Great Ogban Usetu, Director General, Cross River State Microfinance and Enterprise Development Agency (MEDA).

These engagements further strengthen KADEDA’s drive to foster collaboration and innovation in line with Kaduna State’s ongoing efforts to support enterprise development under a leadership that continues to prioritize inclusive economic growth, as seen in the initiatives championed by His Excellency the Governor, Senator Uba Sani.