As Nigeria continues to seek measures to boost its economy, experts have stressed the need to bridge the gap that exists between local female entrepreneurs and access to the global market as a panacea to national development.
Accordingly, they said that even though entrepreneurship can be very daunting, however, if the entrepreneurs do not lose their passion, energy, determination, resilient spirit, dedication to work, and excellent spirit, they will be rewarded in the long haul.
This was stated during the recently held graduation ceremony of 360 Woman Africa where 100 women were trained through its mini MBA enterprise skill development program, which was launched in 2021.
“Students who have successfully graduated will be inducted into the 360 Woman Africa Entrepreneur’s Community where they will have continuous access to mentorship, networking and available resources from 360 Woman Africa, they are also eligible to apply for the 2022 360 Woman Africa Enterprise Grant and stand a chance of winning a part of five million naira as funding for their businesses,” Yvonne Chioma Ofodile, the lead facilitator and coach, stated while speaking at the graduation ceremony in Lagos.
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The program, which was launched and positioned to bridge the skill gap needs of women entrepreneurs in Nigeria, is tailored to raising leading business women who will build profitable and sustainable businesses from Nigeria to the global stage.
She noted that the programme is aimed at increasing the number of highly skilled business women leaders and women-led businesses in Nigeria and providing seed capital and grants for women owned businesses.
“We urge you all to go out and be worthy examples of the 360 Woman Africa Brand, their country and the world at large following the best industry practices and ethical standards available,” Ofodile said, urging the students to see themselves as the solution to Nigeria’s economic problems.
Rabi Adetoro, HR expert and coach, said Nigeria must ensure that local businesses succeed because entrepreneurs remain the engine of the Nigerian economy. According to her, women-led and women-owned initiatives must be encouraged to engage in any competitive sector of the economy.
