Pan African Alliance of Small and Medium Industries - Paosmi

15/03/2026

PAOSMI and ECOWAS Strengthen Ties to Boost Regional Startup Ecosystem.

ABUJA, March 12, 2026 – Leaders from the Pan African Alliance of Small and Medium Industries (PAOSMI) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Private Sector Directorate met at PAOSMI Secretariat in Nigeria to finalize plans for a landmark regional startup summit aimed at industrializing the West African economy.

The working visit, held on March 11, 2026, was moderated by Dr. Henry E Emejuo, Director-General/CEO of PAOSMI with Mr Peter Oluonye the Ag Director, ECOWAS private sector directorate and featured high-level discussions on fostering innovation and supporting small & Medium scale industries in the region and across the continent.

During the session, PAOSMI presented a strategic roadmap for the upcoming 2nd ECOWAS Startup Summit. This very important ECOWAS initiative is designed to move beyond traditional "talk-shows" by implementing practical sessions that provide tangible value to entrepreneurs. The Director of the ECOWAS Private Sector Directorate expressed commitment to aligning the summit with broader regional industrialization goals.
"The summit is not just about an award; it is about how to help startups by bringing in experts in packaging and export to upscale businesses," stated Engr. Emmanuel Kwaya of PAOSMI. He emphasized that even participants who do not win the top prize will gain critical expertise and knowledge to build their businesses.
It was concluded that the summit must focus on "practical involvement" and "planning differently" to maintain excitement and deliver results without the boredom often associated with large-scale corporate events, the event scheduled for October 2026.

The collaboration marks a significant step toward achieving PAOSMI’s vision of a globally competitive African industrial ecosystem driven by innovative small and medium-scale industries.

19/02/2026

On Tuesday, 3rd February 2026, the Pan African Alliance of Small and Medium Industries (PAOSMI) paid a strategic courtesy visit to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), led the CEO/DG of PAOSMI, Dr Henry Emejuo.

The meeting served as a critical follow-up to the African Cassava Conference (ACC 2025) Communiqué and formalized the Pan African Cassava Industrialization Working Group (PACIWG), reinforcing a bold shift from oil dependency to non-oil agro-industrialization.

PAOSMI highlighted its work across 40 countries, driving industrialization of agro value chains such as cassava, soybean, sesame, and ginger. Discussions emphasized moving cassava beyond traditional products like garri and fufu into high-value derivatives including flour, ethanol, animal feed, pharmaceuticals, and even sustainable aviation fuel.

The Honourable Minister commended the initiative, describing cassava as a highly versatile yet sensitive crop requiring stronger coordination, improved quality standards, and better public-private synergy. He reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening the cassava value chain and scaling production, while also advancing national soybean output to meet growing international demand.

The engagement underscored a shared commitment between government and industry to drive value addition, commercialization, export readiness, and position Nigeria as a continental leader in agro-industrialization.

Together, the journey toward a resilient, non-oil economy continues.

04/02/2026

E𝐗𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓 | 𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐋 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐓𝐇 𝐎𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬
Pan African Alliance for Small and Medium Industries (PAOSMI) hereby invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from its members and strategic partners to participate in the WASME Business Exchange & Technology Transfer Programme under the Global Growth Opportunities for MSMEs initiative.

Delivered in partnership with WASME - WORLD ASSOCIATION FOR SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISES and The World Trade Center Lagos, and in collaboration with World Trade Centers across Africa, this programme offers qualified MSMEs structured access to international markets, technology and skills transfer, and technical and financial collaboration with global and Indian MSMEs, leveraging leading trade and technology fairs in India and the Global Africa Trade Expo (GATE 2026) platform.

Interested PAOSMI members and partners are encouraged to submit their Expression of Interest by reviewing the attached document and completing registration via the link provided.

👉 Register your interest now and position your enterprise for global partnerships and cross-border growth via the link below:
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1. 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝑷𝑨𝑶𝑺𝑴𝑰 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒕: +234 810 980 9083 || [email protected]
2. 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝑻.𝑴 𝑶𝒈𝒉𝒆𝒏𝒆-𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒋𝒂𝒉 : +234 806 7535 437 || [email protected] || [email protected]

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20/01/2026

𝐗𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓 | 𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐋 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐓𝐇 𝐎𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬

Pan African Alliance for Small and Medium Industries (PAOSMI) hereby invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from its members and strategic partners to participate in the WASME Business Exchange & Technology Transfer Programme under the Global Growth Opportunities for MSMEs initiative.

Delivered in partnership with WASME - WORLD ASSOCIATION FOR SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISES and The World Trade Center Lagos, and in collaboration with World Trade Centers across Africa, this programme offers qualified MSMEs structured access to international markets, technology and skills transfer, and technical and financial collaboration with global and Indian MSMEs, leveraging leading trade and technology fairs in India and the Global Africa Trade Expo (GATE 2026) platform.

Interested PAOSMI members and partners are encouraged to submit their Expression of Interest by reviewing the attached document and completing registration via the link provided.

👉 Register your interest now and position your enterprise for global partnerships and cross-border growth via the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfS2bStnBCLrPkEas7VyL0DBxyUASHWwMT9d9sfdl63k7Pi8w/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=109339643212243673648

𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑴𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏:
1. 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝑷𝑨𝑶𝑺𝑴𝑰 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒕: +234 810 980 9083 || [email protected]
2. 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝑻.𝑴 𝑶𝒈𝒉𝒆𝒏𝒆-𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒋𝒂𝒉 : +234 806 7535 437 || [email protected] || [email protected]

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12/01/2026

🌟 TRANSFORMING INDUSTRIES | CONNECTING MARKETS | DRIVING INNOVATION 🌟

Position your brand at the center of global industrial growth in 2026.

The World Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (WASME), in strategic partnership with the Pan-African Alliance of Small & Medium Industries (PAOSMI) and the SBDI Center Foundation Food Security Program, invites industry leaders, manufacturers, innovators, and investors to participate in the 2026 Industrial Capacity Building & Exhibition Series across India and Indonesia.

📅 2026 INDIA EXCHANGE PROGRAM & EXHIBITIONS
Venue: Ludhiana Exhibition Centre, India

🏢 INTEXT Expo 2026 | 16–19 January
Focus: Architecture, Construction & Interior Design
• Northern India’s premier platform for advanced materials and design innovation
• 30,000+ verified trade visitors & decision-makers

🚜 Agri Progress Expo 2026 | 30 January – 01 February
Focus: Agricultural Machinery & Dairy Technology
• Direct engagement with 35,000+ progressive farmers and 2,500+ dealers
• International seminars and structured B2B matchmaking

🚲 Ride India 2026 | 06–08 February
Focus: Bicycles, Components & Toys
• Capitalize on global demand for eco-friendly mobility
• Network with 25,000+ buyers, retailers & industry influencers

⚙️ Mach Auto Expo 2026 | 20–23 February
Focus: Machine Tools & Automation
• Showcase alongside 1,500+ live machines at the 15th edition
• Reach 50,500+ visitors from 13+ countries

🌱 SBDI CENTER FOUNDATION – FOOD SECURITY PROGRAM
Location: Indonesia
Focus Areas:
• Sustainable Bio-Organic Cassava Agriculture
• MOCAF (Modified Cassava Flour) Innovation
• Community-Driven Food Security Systems

Why Participate?
• Collaborate on global food resilience and sustainable agriculture
• Engage with international academia and industry leaders including UNISMA, Rumah Mocaf Indonesia, and Malang Creative Centre

💼 WHY PARTICIPATE?
• Direct Market Access: Connect with global and domestic buyers
• Technology Transfer: Live demonstrations and expert knowledge exchange
• Strategic Partnerships: High-value B2B lounges and curated networking sessions

🔗 REGISTRATION & EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
1️⃣ India & Indonesia Participation
Secure your participation via the official registration link:
👉 https://forms.gle/bB5nGNYmRgSsinVg6

2️⃣ Bookings & Enquiries
📞 +234 810 980 9083 | +234 806 7535 437
📧 [email protected]

Lead. Exhibit. Partner. Scale.
Be part of the industrial transformation shaping emerging and global markets in 2026.

03/01/2026

Some traditional rulers present at the conference.

ACC2025

01/01/2026

NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM PAOSMI
As we step into a new year, the Pan-African Alliance of Small and Medium Industries (PAOSMI) extends warm New Year greetings to our members, partners, stakeholders, and friends across Africa and beyond.

The past year reaffirmed our shared commitment to building a resilient, competitive, and inclusive industrial ecosystem driven by African SMEs. Your collaboration, trust, and belief in the PAOSMI vision continue to strengthen our collective impact.

In this new year, we look forward to deeper partnerships, innovative trade and industrial initiatives, strengthened value chains, and expanded opportunities for African enterprises. Together, we will continue to champion sustainable industrialization, intra-African trade, and the global positioning of African products and industries.

May this year bring growth, innovation, prosperity, and renewed purpose to your businesses and institutions.

Happy New Year!
Pan-African Alliance of Small and Medium Industries (PAOSMI)

01/01/2026

01/01/2026

Lights. Culture. Music. Celebration!
The ACC 2025 Dinner Night was a beautiful blend of entertainment, networking, and recognition of excellence across Africa's cassava value chain.
Enjoy these snapshots from a memorable evening!