The eighth edition of the Career, Business and Skill Acquisition (CABSA) initiative has commenced in Alimosho, Lagos, with plans to empower entrepreneurs and professionals through grants, exhibitions, open markets, and career clinics.
The five-day programme, powered by Calvary Bible Church, aims to support business growth and career development in Nigeria’s largest local government.
Speaking at the opening of the event tagged “CABSA 8.0: The Alimosho Exhibition and Business Summit,” Founder and General Overseer of Calvary Bible Church, Dr. Olumide Emmanuel, described CABSA as a transformational platform that has evolved beyond skills training to become a hub for business expansion.
“Some of the exhibitors you see today came here eight years ago to learn soap-making or photography. They have now built businesses, employ others and are exhibiting their products. That’s the transformation we want to see,” Emmanuel said.
The initiative, which started as a skills acquisition project during an Easter programme, now features free business consultancy, career guidance, wholesale markets, panel sessions and business showcases. Several entrepreneurs are expected to receive grants worth millions of naira during the programme.
Emmanuel noted that Alimosho’s size and influence make it central to Lagos and Nigeria’s socio-economic development. He added that CABSA’s impact is supported by the church’s wider community programmes, including long-running scholarship schemes and feeding initiatives.
Exhibitors at CABSA 8.0 commended the platform for enhancing visibility, encouraging direct customer engagement and accelerating business growth. The event will run for five days, featuring exhibitions, panel discussions and networking sessions designed to support small businesses and professional development in the community.
