The Young CEO's Business Summit, an event aimed at promoting Nigeria's non-oil sector and stimulating SMEs for inclusive growth, kicked off in Abuja today at the Transcorp Hilton with a series of panel discussions.
SME-focused summit kicks off in Abuja
The event had various panels with industry experts, entrepreneurs, business heads, amongst others imparting knowledge to the audience.
The event had various panels with industry experts, entrepreneurs, business heads, amongst others imparting knowledge to the audience.
Participants in the summit were taught prospecting and how to close deals while panelists explained what it took to become an influential entrepreneur in their respective industries.
Another panel moderated on topic like how to finance a business, making profit at volatile times, understanding financial returns, and thriving in a new economic environment.
Some panelists at the event include Paul Alaje, Bibusa Wissemann, COO/Founder of Zambia-based Kasuba Renewable Energy Solutions, Olayinka Braimoh, CEO of Hall7 Real Estate, Magnus L. Kpakol, CEO at Economic Business Strategies (EBS), Kola Aina, CEO of Emerging Platforms Group, and Rich Tanksley, Head of Pulse Nigeria.
The event continues tomorrow, April 23, 2016, with the promise of more educational panels, more insight into the non-oil sector, as well as learnings on inclusive growth and economy dynamics for SMEs.
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