South West Youth Entrepreneurship Summit 2024: Empowering Youth for Economic Growth
The South West Youth Entrepreneurship Summit 2024, held at the Oriental Hotels in Lagos on March 9th, 2024, saw a remarkable turnout, emphasizing the theme of “Enacting Innovation & Technology for National Development.” The event aimed to equip young individuals with the skills necessary to become successful entrepreneurs in Nigeria’s evolving landscape.
Attendees from across the six South West states convened to explore avenues for leadership, training, and entrepreneurship development. Distinguished speakers such as Dr Jane Kimemia, Hon Babawale Alogba, Hajarat Adetola Adedibu, Dr. Abioye Oke, Barr Gbenga Fawehinmi, Mr. Bolaji Oshobukola, Mr Akinwale Abidakun, and Mr. Success Ogunkolade shared insights on leveraging technology for innovation in various sectors.
The summit featured engaging panel discussions, interspersed with music interludes, fostering an atmosphere of inspiration and learning. One of the highlights was the announcement of comprehensive training programs in agriculture, fashion design, event management, and beauty and skincare, commencing on April 2nd, 2024.
By providing practical skills training, the summit aims to empower youth to establish their businesses, fostering economic growth and reducing unemployment rates in the South West region of Nigeria. Participants expressed gratitude for the initiative and urged governmental support to expand similar training programs in the future, underscoring the potential to catalyze positive change within their communities.
