In a bid to reshape the trajectory of Nigeria’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, an impactful summit is set to unfold in Lagos this week. With the apt moniker of the “SMEs Business Summit,” the event will bring together seasoned experts to dissect the sector’s challenges and collaboratively engineer solutions.
The primary objective of this summit is to chart an intentional course that will propel the growth of MSMEs, particularly in the dynamic landscape of the digital era post-COVID-19. Spearheaded by the Small Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and the Bank of Industry (BOI), in partnership with the Innovation Centre for Leadership and Entrepreneurship Development (ICLED) Business School, Lagos, the summit carries the promise of invigorating the MSME sphere.
Themed ‘Renewing MSMEs in Nigeria: Navigating Disruption and Embracing Change in the New Digital World,’ the summit is scheduled to unfold its insights and strategies on Wednesday, September 27, and Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the prestigious Radisson Blu Hotel on Victoria Island.
Olajumoke Familoni, the visionary founder of ICLED Business School, passionately shares that the summit will draw in a diverse array of stakeholders. Expect to find representatives from corporate giants, and business associations such as the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA), the Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME), and the Nigerian Association of Small-Scale Industrialists. The chambers of commerce, MSME support agencies, educational institutions, and regulatory bodies are all set to be active participants in this impactful gathering.
High-profile attendees, including the Minister of Trade and Industry and State Commissioners for Commerce, will grace the event. The summit will see an auspicious inauguration by none other than Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Delving into the heart of the matter, Familoni underlines the summit’s pivotal aim: to meticulously craft a blueprint for steering MSMEs toward growth and resilience within the digital realm post the COVID-19 era. By embracing innovation, adapting to disruption, and leveraging the transformative power of the digital landscape, MSMEs are poised to not only survive but also thrive. Familoni asserts that this strategic approach has the potential to become a cornerstone in driving the nation’s economic prosperity forward.
With an atmosphere buzzing with anticipation, the SMEs Business Summit is primed to unlock strategies, insights, and connections that have the potential to shape the future of Nigeria’s MSME sector. As the event unfolds, the collective vision of igniting accelerated growth in the MSME arena is expected to take center stage, paving the way for a thriving, dynamic, and resilient business landscape.
