Anambra Small Business Agency - ASBA

Happy Workers’ Day.

Today, celebrates the commitment, dedication and resilience of every member of staff whose daily contributions move our organization forward. Your hard work strengthens our vision of excellence and supports our mission of effective service delivery.
May your efforts be rewarded with success, growth and fulfillment. Together, we will continue to achieve greater heights.
Happy Workers’ Day.

Warmest Congratulations to Prof.Charles Chukwuma Soludo CFR,on His Second Term Inauguration

On behalf of the Management and Staff of the Anambra State Small Business Agency(ASBA), we extend our warmest congratulations to Mr Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, Executive Governor of Anambra State and Dr. OnyekaChukwu Ibezim Deputy Governor, on the occasion of your swearing-in for a second term in office.

Your administration has laid a strong foundation for economic growth, enterprise development and the empowerment of small and medium scale businesses across the state. Your commitment to building a thriving business ecosystem continues to inspire confidence and drive sustainable progress.

As you embark on this second tenure, we remain committed to advancing our shared vision of enterprise development, innovation and sustainable prosperity for Ndi Anambra.

We pray for God’s continued guidance, strength and wisdom as you lead the state to greater heights.

Signed,
Sir Clement Chukwuka
MD/CEO,ASBA

We wish you a merry Christmas and a prosperous New year.

Anambra MSMEs Receive N1.5 Billion Support Under Soludo's Administration Through ASBA
By Chiamaka Edokwe

The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has provided highly subsidized loan facilities to Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises(MSMEs) in the state through the Anambra State Small Business Agency(ASBA), in line with his administration’s drive to reduce poverty and enhance productivity.

This was revealed during a media chat with the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ASBA,Clement Chukwuka, who spoke extensively on how the Soludo administration is strengthening MSME growth through the Agency.

Speaking during the session,Chukwuka explained that since Governor Soludo inaugurated the ASBA Board in August 2023, the Agency has consistently supported businesses across critical sectors of the state’s economy.

According to him, “The mandate given to ASBA by Mr. Governor is to reduce poverty to its barest minimum and support businesses to grow. Ndi Anambra are known for Industrialization, Agriculture, Trade and Commerce among others. These loans are structured to help entrepreneurs expand their capacity and eliminate poverty through increased productivity.”

Providing a sector-by-sector breakdown of the funds disbursed since August 2023, he noted that:

Manufacturing received 44%

Trade and Commerce received 23%

Agriculture and its value chain received 28%

Hospitality and Logistics received 5%

Chukwuka emphasized that ASBA is working towards achieving a minimum of N2 billion in disbursements before the end of 2025, in line with its strategic targets.

He also revealed that the Agency is at the final stages of completing the Tailoring/Garment production cluster/market at Ogbunike, a project expected to further stimulate job creation and capacity development within the garment sector.

Beyond funding, he highlighted ASBA’s continuous capacity-building interventions, noting that the Agency trains entrepreneurs on business management, provides advisory services and monitors the application of funds to ensure efficiency, accountability and measurable impact.