The opening day of the National MSME Conference 2024 was an inspiring celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship.
With over 700 business owners in attendance, Day 1 was filled with excitement, powerful insights, and new opportunities for MSMEs across Nigeria.
From dynamic business exhibitions that showcased remarkable products to the insightful panel discussions with industry leaders, attendees gained valuable knowledge on when and how to access investments and learned what’s truly important in starting and scaling a successful business.
This is just the beginning of transforming Nigeria’s MSME landscape. Together, we are ready to GROW Nigeria.
Our MSME Business Owners warmly welcomed the presence of the Honorable Minister for Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite and other highly distinguished guests.
Alongside key strategic partnerships & initiatives shared, The Minister of encouraged MSMEs owners to embrace digitization and innovation for growth.
To round the impactful day off, a Panel Session with key leaders in business and government such as Mr @hakeembelo.osagie, Chairman Metis Capital, Honorable Minister @drdorisanite Minister of Industry, Trade & Investment, Mr Jonathan Ortman, President of @globalentrepreneurshipfestival & Charles Odii, the Director-General of SMEDAN.
This panel session served to Educate MSME business owners on when and how to access investments, what to prioritise when starting their business and so much more.
On behalf of the Entrepreneurship Development Centre of the Pan Atlantic University, Dr Nneka Okekearu announced that @enterprisedevelopmentcentre will be partnering with SMEDAN to train 10,000 women across the Creative, Agriculture and Technology industries.
This partnership will bridge the skills gap to ensure that more women have the business skills they need to scale their MSMEs.
