Ministries, Departments & Agencies
©2024 Edo State Government
©2024 Edo State Government
We are dedicated to creating a thriving business environment that stimulates investment, supports industries, and empowers entrepreneurs throughout Edo State. Ministry of Business, Trade, and Cooperatives is powering Edo State’s economic growth. We oversee government-owned industries, foster the growth of key infrastructure, and continually assess the state’s economic health to identify new opportunities.
The Ministry of Business Trade And Cooperatives plays a crucial role in overseeing government-owned industries and promoting economic development. It monitors and supports the growth of key industrial infrastructure, conducts economic surveys, and maintains an investment guide. The ministry empowers MSMEs and cooperatives, coordinates entrepreneurship initiatives, identifies business clusters, and facilitates funding for MSMEs.
To ignite a thriving economy in Edo State through policies that simplify business operations, attract investment, and empower entrepreneurs.
To cultivate a business-friendly environment that stimulates industrial growth, attracts domestic and international investment, champions the development of MSMEs, and integrates Edo-based businesses into regional and global markets.
Monitor and support government-owned industries
Conduct comprehensive economic surveys
Develop and maintain an up-to-date investment guide
Identify emerging business clusters
Facilitate access to funding and financing schemes for MSMEs
Register businesses and cooperatives
Provide training and advisory services to entrepreneurs
