All You Need To Know About The SMEDAN Certificate Of Registration
If you are the owner of an SME in Africa, then you must have heard about the SMEDAN certificate of registration. We shared some information about the SMEDAN mass registration for MSMEs in Nigeria. This process aims to get a comprehensive list of all the MSMEs within the country. SMEs that register with SMEDAN are bound to enjoy certain benefits.
About SMEDAN
SMEDAN is a body that was established by the government of Nigeria in 2003. The sole aim at the time was to help with the development of MSMEs within the country. SMEDAN stands for Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria.
Upon establishment, SMEDAN had several objectives that hold to date. They include:
a. Monitor, stimulate, and coordinate MSME development in Nigeria.
b. Initiate policy ideas and articulate them to ensure the proper development of MSMEs within the country.
c. Facilitate and promote different development programs, instruments, and support services. All of these are aimed at accelerating the development and modernization of MSMEs in Nigeria.
Based on the above objectives, SMEDAN is saddled with performing a series of functions. Some of these functions include:
a. Serves as a leading organization to deal with issues of poverty by creating a favourable environment. This is achieved by the industrialization of rural areas and creating jobs to enhance the livelihood of Nigerians.
b. Acts as the link between MSMEs and financial sources (internal and external), required technology, and technical skills. They also link MSMEs to larger private enterprises that can provide funding and technical support.
c. Promotes the establishment of different industrial infrastructures and provides access as well. Examples of such infrastructures include industrial layouts, parks, and incubators.
d. Acts as the link between MSMEs and the Nigerian Government. This is why the body is seen as the “voice of SMEs” in Nigeria.
e. Creates a thriving environment for the different classes of MSMEs in Nigeria. It achieves this by working in tandem with several institutions within both the public and private sectors.
After viewing the above objectives and functions, it is easy to see why SMEDAN setup the MSME registration process. In the next section, we will take a brief look at what the registration program is about.
What is the SMEDAN MSME Registration Program?
If you are wondering how the idea of the SMEDAN certificate came about, this section should help. A few months ago, Dr Umar Dikko Radda (SMEDAN Director-General), announced the MSME registration program. Since then, there has been a buzz about the idea. Business owners want to know what it is about and different blogs have put out different procedures.
This program was designed to create a formal database of all the MSMEs within Nigeria. By MSMEs, we mean artisans, tailors, fashion designers, traders, restaurant owners, hoteliers, etc. After completing the registration process, each registered business will be allocated a Unique Identification Number (UIN).
Asides from the unique number, the registered businesses are also eligible to receive a SMEDAN certificate. What benefits do you stand to enjoy from having both? Firstly, your business gets the opportunity of accessing SMEDAN’s Conditional Grant Scheme. This scheme provides up to N50,000 to SMEDAN-registered businesses.
Another benefit of this registration is the eligibility for priority funding. Like we mentioned under SMEDAN’s objectives, this body is a link between MSMEs and different finance bodies. What this means is that your business can access financial support from established financial institutions. Note that this goes beyond banks to other public and private institutions.
Who is eligible to receive a SMEDAN certificate?
Are you getting excited at the idea of getting a SMEDAN certificate? We bet you are after reading through the different benefits that accrue to registered businesses. So which businesses are eligible for the registration process?
If your business falls under the definition of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, then it is eligible. Of course, the business must exist and operate within the shores of Nigeria. The sector in which the business operates doesn’t matter. Once it satisfies these conditions, then it is eligible.
But what defines an MSME in Nigeria? The business should have in employment 250 employees or less. Below is a proper break down so that you can tell which section your business belongs to.
a. Micro-Enterprise – Minimum of 1 and a maximum of 9 employees.
b. Small Enterprise – Minimum of 10 and a maximum of 49 employees.
c. Medium Enterprise – Minimum of 50 and a maximum of 2450 employees.
Which of these sections does your business belong to?
Why register to get a SMEDAN Certificate?
If you own an SME in Africa located in Nigeria then you must be wondering why you should register. There are tons of reasons including:
a. Access to training and funding programs organized by SMEDAN every year. Registration gives you priority status for each of these programs.
b. Access to all kinds of business support programs including empowerment, funding, and training.
c. Unique Identification Number
d. Business insurance.
e. SMEDAN Certificate.
You can make use of the SMEDAN certificate to apply for loans. Examples of such loans include government funding, private sector funding, and support funds within and outside Nigeria.
How do you register to get the SMEDAN certificate and number?
The registration process is easy and straightforward. You don’t have to pay anyone a dime as you can do it from your smartphone. Check out the steps below:
Step 1 – Enter https://smedanregister.ng in your browser.
Step 2 – Fill the form on the next webpage that opens. This requires you to supply accurate details including name, business details, BVN, and email.
Step 3 – You will be redirected to the homepage of SMEDAN.
Step 4 – Provide the appropriate login details and press enter. The next web page shows you the SMEDAN certificate for your business.
You will also receive an email to confirm the registration of your business with SMEDAN.
Conclusion
There you go, that’s all there is to know about the SMEDAN certificate and how to register. Do you have any questions? Drop them in the comments section below.
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What category of business should I choose, when registrating….
October 29, 2020Pls it’s urgent
Ismail Hassan Ayuba
Why this one become a loan why? It means that the government can’t helf the small businesses
October 29, 2020Yusuf Alhaji Adamu
What next after gotten smedan certificate
October 30, 2020Raji Olalekan
I am expecting SMEDAN certificate having filed form but response. Jibor Ventures.-jiborventures1997@gmail.com.
October 30, 2020Adejo Johnson Ekpa
My bank warned me never to disclose my BVN and other security pin to any third party, what efforts has this commission (smedan) put in place to convince me that disclosing my BVN is save,
October 30, 2020Ashiru Salisu
I have registered with SMEDAN since early October but how are we going to know that there’s training and finding programs that took place every year?
October 31, 2020Patrick Eneji
If I don’t have a register business (CAC) do I qualify to register
October 31, 2020Mujib Rabiu Lawal
Can I use the SMEDAN certificate to apply for AGSMEIS loan?
October 31, 2020Uzoma Rapheal Nze
Sir,am yet to receive the #50,000 grant and I’ve registered
October 31, 2020Jibril
Do we need to apply for the Grant after the registration or the process is automatically programmed? Thanks!
October 31, 2020Kingsley
Where can I locate smedan office in Enugu or southeast?
October 31, 2020What platform have been put in place to communicate all registered members?
Olabode Jamiu.A.
How secured you are for our BVN linkage, and how do we get the hard copy of SMEDAN certificate after registration, and where is your office in located in Lagos,Oyo and Osun thanks ..
October 31, 2020Francis Edu
Newly register I will be glad if you can get me the link to register on the on going free 250,000 FG CAC business name registration for Lagos.
October 31, 2020The listed aggregators and state focal person for the FG CAC business name registration for Lagos State contact is not reachable since October 19 that the registration starts…
Tanimu Mafiu
Sir.i’m yet to The receive#50.000. Grant and
October 31, 2020I have registered First October
MUHAMMED SHAMSIDEEN
I have registered with smedan and I received the certificate but am yet to get other or heard from you again?
October 31, 2020Benjamin Wilfred
What is the probability that I will be given grant after registration of smedan
October 31, 2020Obinna Obasi
I have registered, how do I apply for the loan central bank is giving to SME, where do I go to or who do I contact an what’s the link my business needs funding seriously.. thank you
October 31, 2020Yakubu Adamu Danladi
After registration, How will we get the loans and how did we no that the loans will be giving to us.
October 31, 2020Jibrin Iliyasu
I already do the smedan registration and how to apply for a loan
October 31, 2020O'Yemi
Is there no hardcopy certificate for the sme
October 31, 2020Vera Ojiromu Ichekor
I did the SMEDAN registration, provided all the information needed and completed it. But up till now, I was not given any certificate or identification number to enable me apply for the CBN covid 19 payroll airport . My company name is Eracheks Resources Nigeria Limited.
October 31, 2020Eunice
Can we file out the information as required without the BVN.
November 1, 2020Ayuba Bilyaminu Mohammad
I have registered successfully and my SMEDAN certificate is with me, how do I apply for the loan central bank is giving to SME, where do I go to or who do I contact an what’s the link my business needs funding seriously.. thank you
November 1, 2020Ayuba Bilyaminu Mohammad
I have registered, how do I apply for the loan . thank you
November 1, 2020Fayemi mathew
I have done my registration but am yet receive any mail nor any certificate. How do I get my certificate once I have registered
November 1, 2020Ismaila Gambo
Pls how will i get the time of training
November 2, 2020Lola
Please i need a clarification here. Do I have to first register the business with CAC before completing a SMEDAN registration?……or the later supersede it?
November 2, 2020Thank you
Shuaibu hassan
Thank you sir but we are still waiting for smedan loan till now
November 2, 2020DAFUM NIGERIA ENTERPRISE...( AJAYI ISAAC TEMIDAYO)
Okay, thanks
November 3, 2020Maikudi Muhd Lawan
Thanks so much for assisting we small scale business
November 5, 2020Ayeni Deborah. O.
I registered and was promised to send a response to my email. Up till now, I received nothing. What do I do?
November 6, 2020Owolabi afeez
Hello, is it possible to register the same Business Name i used for my CAC certificate to use it for this Smedan as well?.
November 7, 2020Aloega Benedicta
Hello
I did my registration on friday night, I got an automated successful message but I didn’t get my number or the certificate sent to my mail. Kindly assist
Business name: PABZA’S KITCHEN
Many thanks
November 8, 2020Mchianan suega
Sir I have registered and issue certificate but how I my going to have access to the benefits of this organization I mean financial benefits
November 10, 2020Abdussamad
If you alread I registered? What to next.
November 13, 2020Joy Dorcas
I have regular and a link was sent to my email to download the certificate, whenever I click on the link it says link disabled. What could be the problem pls?
November 16, 2020Hassan Usman Usman
I’m from Nasarawa State, I registered my SMEDAN this month and I got the certificate please what next?
November 18, 2020Otoyibo Philomena
Pls how do I download my SMEDAN certificate I can found it in my Email pls help me. Thanks
November 18, 2020Safety Chua Awalà Abbey
IIf click on SMEDÀN CERTIFICATE for DOWNLOAD, it will will display Link Disabled.
November 20, 2020Also if you do a new registration; it certificate will not deliver to your mail box,spam or junk as mentioned.
My email eaachua@gmail.com
Deborah Izang atsen
I have registered with small and medium enterprises development agency of Nigeria and i got the certificate but up to now i don’t know we’re to take the certificate and i don’t know what is next step please help me to know it
November 22, 2020Abubakar Nuhu
What is the difference between CAC business name registration and SMEDAN registration
November 25, 2020Owie Patricks
Good Morning! So does SMEDAN gives a training center a legal backing to issue recognized certificates in Diploma in the music to its students?
November 25, 2020SADIYA AHMAD ALIYU
As the Director of SADIMOH BUSINESS ENTERPRISES, after following rigorous registration process on your platform a Smedan Unique Identification Number (SUIN………) was received via text message. All effort to login through your homepage to access my certificate proved abortive.
November 26, 2020Finally the response was invalid number.
Thanks
Expecting your prompt response
Oluchi Egbo
I have registered but there was a mistake in my email address. I immediately sent a message on your page and was told that the issue will be addressed but I haven’t received any information till now sir.
November 26, 2020Auwal haruna
I loose my certificate, please help me.
November 30, 2020Yusuf Agwom Emmanuel
I’ve lost my SMEDAN certificate, what can I do to retrieve it
November 30, 2020Yassar
I have got my business certificate but I don’t know how should I do pls anyone can access me
December 2, 2020Umar ali
smedan is one of the body care of Nigeria enterprises.we acheave More on it thanks for the DG.
December 6, 2020