# SMEDAN seeks traditional rulers' role in national development

> The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria has called for stronger collaboration between traditional institutions and government intervention agencies to drive food security, wealth creation and national development.

- Published: 2026-09-24T12:00:37.312Z
- Updated: 2026-09-24T12:00:37.312Z
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- Topics: Science and technology
- Involves: 2026 Ulefunta Annual Lecture, Akure, Ondo State, Charles Odii, Community Enterprise Development Programme, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, Olu Adekunle Ajanaku, SMEDAN, The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria

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