Tony Elumelu, chairman of the United Financial institution for Africa (UBA), and Chude Jideonwo, co-founder of Purple Media, will communicate on the 2024 version of the Nationwide Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) convention.
The occasion, organised by the Small and Medium Enterprises Improvement Company of Nigeria (SMEDAN), is themed ‘Develop Nigerian: Sustaining an Innovation and Digital-Pushed Financial system’.
In line with a press release by Peter Adeshina, the media aide to the director common (DG) of SMEDAN, in Abuja on Wednesday, the occasion, slated to happen from October 3-5, on the Banquet Corridor, presidential villa, Abuja, shall be opened by President Bola Tinubu.
SMEDAN additionally mentioned the occasion shall be supported by the German Worldwide Company (GIZ) and Mastercard.
“The convention will deal with driving growth within the MSME sector inside the eight key sectors recognized within the GROW Nigerian technique launched by Director-Normal Charles Odii to strengthen Nigeria’s native manufacturing potential and lift export income,” SMEDAN mentioned.
“This shall be achieved by means of the supply of Steerage, Alternatives, Assets, and Workforce Help to SMEs by SMEDAN.
“The sectors embody agriculture, mild manufacturing, style, inventive and leisure, digital and innovation, tourism, and schooling.”
Charles Odii, SMEDAN DG and chief government officer (CEO), described the occasion as probably the most “important convergence of entrepreneurs, policymakers, enablers, public-private sector stakeholders, and supporting establishments in Nigeria’s SME ecosystem”.
BUSINESS EXPERTS TO PROVIDE ADVICE TO SMES
Adesina mentioned profitable entrepreneurs and famend consultants have confirmed their attendance on the occasion.
The consultants embody “Hakeem Belo-Osagie, Chairman of Metis Capital Companions; and Jonathan Ortmans, Founder and President of the World Entrepreneurship Community (GEN),” the company mentioned.
“A key spotlight of the occasion is the deliberate premiere of the second season of the favored drama collection The Good Cash Lady by Arese Ugwu, who will attend the convention with co-stars comparable to Timini Egbuson and Osas Ighodaro.
“Convention actions will embody one-stop outlets that includes heads of presidency companies and monetary and compliance organizations, comparable to NAFDAC, CAC, SON, Nigeria Customs, BOI, NEXIM, NEPC, NIPC, FIRS, and extra.
“There may also be an exhibition showcasing modern services and products from SMEs throughout the nation.
“Taking part companies will obtain knowledgeable recommendation and steering at a Enterprise Clinic, interacting with companies and establishments to handle structural points and challenges.
“Google, the UN, and different distinguished thought leaders, together with Chude Jideonwo, the Co-founder of Purple Media and Pleasure Inc., will lead masterclasses targeted on digital abilities growth, accessing finance, enterprise scaling, and leveraging commerce agreements comparable to AGOA and AfCFTA.”
Adesina mentioned different actions comparable to a offers room the place scalable companies will get hold of investments from enterprise capital companies; a pitch competitors for entrepreneurs to showcase their concepts and obtain funding; and networking occasions to facilitate connections and partnerships, ought to be anticipated.
“The convention will conclude with an award ceremony led by the Vice President, His Excellency Senator Kashim Shettima, on the ultimate day,” he mentioned.
The company mentioned authorities actors from throughout the six areas shall be recognised for his or her contributions to SME growth by means of reforms, monetary investments, focused infrastructure, and different developmental contributions.
SMEDAN mentioned individuals can register to attend the occasion here.
