The Nigerian government says it will continue to support small-scale businesses in order to develop the economy of the country.

Vice president Yemi Osibajo stated this at the flagging off of the 20th edition of the national medium and small-scale enterprises clinic in Kaduna.

Osibajo said small-scale businesses being the hub of commercial growth of a nation will fast track Nigeria's economic development if it is fully supported.

On his part, the Kaduna state governor, Nasir -elRufai said the government will provide the needed capital for small-scale businesses to thrive in the state.

The National Medium and Small scale enterprises Clinic is a Federal Government initiative aimed at supporting Small and Medium Scale businesses in Nigeria.