MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES

Currently, NASME has thousands of members comprising Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Financial Institutions which also include the Central Bank of Nigeria, Bank of Industry. State Financial/ Development Institutions, Non-Bank Financial institutions, Private Sectors Organisations, Relevant Federal and State Ministers, Parastatals and Agencies, NGOs and Co-operative Societies, and donors Agencies

Micro Enterprise

Enterprises whose total assets (excluding land & buildings) are less than five million naira with a workforce not exceeding ten (10) employees. They Include start-ups, cottage enterprises, Sole Proprietorships, etc. They constitute the highest number of members.

Small Enterprise

Enterprises whose total assets (excluding land and buildings) are above five million naira but not exceeding fifty million naira with a total workforce of above ten(10), but not exceeding forty-nine (49) employees. They include Partnerships, Limited liability companies etc.

Medium Enterprise

Enterprises with total assets (excluding land and buildings) are above fifty million naira, but not exceeding five hundred million naira with a workforce of between fifty (50) and one ninety nine (199) employees.