ABUJA, JUNE 28, 2016 – The Abuja Chapter of the Network of Entrepreneurial Women (NNEW) has embarked on an empowerment scheme for hundreds of women entrepreneurs in Nigeria.
The Chairperson of the chapter, Mrs Ekaette Umoh, told newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday that the confab, slated for July 14, would open new opportunities for upcoming female entrepreneurs to turn the corner in their bids to become self-reliant.
She explained that NNEW, established by the Nigerian Employers Consultative Association, 11 years ago had been in the forefront of promoting women entrepreneurship.
Umoh said that NNEW had been working over the years to lift many Nigerian women out of the poverty loop and make them to overcome challenges in their business endeavours.
According to her, the body has been educating hundreds of women every year on how to forge strategic alliances for the growth of their businesses.
The chairperson said that the confab with theme “Giant Strides’’, would focus on innovative ways of creating multiple streams of income in the current tough economic climate in Nigeria.
“Speakers at the conference will enlighten participants on how to make tremendous leaps and overcome challenges in their businesses,’’ she stated.
Umoh disclosed that the Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Hajiya Aisha Abubakar, was expected to preside as guest of honour at the conference.
Other facilitators of the event, include the Chief Executive Officer of NAKACHI Consulting, Mr Sam Ikoku and the Chief Executive Officer of Agribusiness System and Technologies Ltd., Mr Adewale Ilesanmi.
The Head of Small and Medium Enterprise Banking of StanbicIBTC Bank, Mr Obinna Ukachukwu and Group Head, Products and Segments Group of Access Bank Plc., Mr Ope Wemi-Jones are also billed to share their experiences.
Similarly, leading women entrepreneurs, including Mrs Omololami Ajani of Wood-et al and Mrs Latifat Balogun of Hatlab Ice-Creams are to address the gathering on entrepreneurship issues.
Exhibitions, networking and specialised sessions have also been lined up as part of activities during the gathering.
