By Ekuson Nw’Ogbunka, Abuja
The Small Business Owners Initiative (SBOI), Abuja Chapter has announced its full endorsement of Dr. Moses Paul, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Chairmanship candidate for Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), an election that will be held on Saturday in the nation’s capital.
In a press statement signed by Gift Adaji, CEO Akara Xprss Abuja, the group cited Dr. Paul’s vision for AMAC as aligning with the aspirations of small business owners and entrepreneurs across the council area. The statement highlighted the crucial role small businesses play in Nigeria’s economy, accounting for nearly half of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employing over 80 percent of the workforce.
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The group noted that despite their importance, many small business owners face significant challenges, including limited access to affordable finance, inadequate infrastructure, unstable power supply, and bureaucratic hurdles. Dr. Moses Paul’s commitment to creating an enabling environment where small businesses can thrive is seen as a game-changer for the local economy.
Under Dr. Moses Paul’s leadership, the Small Business Owners Initiative expects a strengthened local economy that retains and attracts investment, more structured support for entrepreneurs, and enhanced employment opportunities and sustainable wealth creation for residents of AMAC.
The group also emphasized the importance of small businesses as incubators of innovation, community growth, and social stability, and sees Dr. Moses Paul’s leadership as a chance to unleash the full potential of this sector.
The endorsement is a recognition that AMAC requires leadership willing to support local enterprise and transform the economic landscape of the council. The group has called on all stakeholders, residents, and friends of enterprise development in AMAC to join them in supporting Dr. Moses Paul’s vision on 21st February 2026.
Small businesses are the lifeblood of Nigeria’s economy, and the Small Business Owners Initiative believes that Dr. Moses Paul is the right leader to drive growth and prosperity in AMAC.
The group is confident that Dr. Moses Paul’s administration will be business-friendly and understand the realities of small businesses, leveraging them to build prosperity for all.
The Small Business Owners Initiative — Abuja Chapter is proud to support Dr. Moses Paul and looks forward to working with him to create a thriving economy in AMAC.
The group urges all eligible voters to come out and support Dr. Moses Paul’s candidacy on 21st February 2026, saying it is a chance to shape the future of AMAC and unlock its full potential.
