United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is set to host the last edition of its quarterly business series for the year. The bank said this is part of its commitment to deepen the growth and sustainability of micro, small, and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) in Africa.
This edition of the business series, “Profit with Purpose, Business Continuity,” is held on Thursday, at the Tony Elumelu Amphitheatre, UBA House, Marina, Lagos and intending participants are expected to register.
According to the bank, the UBA Business Series is a regular seminar/workshop organised by the bank as capacity-building initiatives for small businesses, where leading business leaders and professionals share well-researched insights on relevant topics and best practices for running successful businesses, especially in a challenging business environment.
“This edition seeks to showcase businesses that are resilient and have done well through generations, adapting to political and economic changes. Renowned leaders from diverse industries, including a prominent lawyer, award winning film director, and producer, Bolanle Austen-Peters whose work has significantly impacted Nigerian Cinema, and theatre will headline this last quarter’ series. Her recent film House of GA’A has achieved a major milestone, reaching Netflix’s Global 10 list for indigenous language films. Other prominent entrepreneurs who will be on ground to give insightful tips are, founder and chief executive of Asadtek Group Limited, Ghana; Dr. James Asare-Adjei; award winning TV Personality & Multi Media Entrepreneur, Frank Edoho; celebrated multimedia personality, Toke Makinwa and founder of Nigeria’s pioneering indigenous premium coffee brand, Happy Coffee, Princess Adeyinka Tekena,’’ the bank said in a statement.
UBA’s group head, Retail and Digital Banking, Shamsideen Fashola, who spoke on the upcoming workshop, said the vast knowledge and experience of the panellists, will give business owners more insight towards the importance of personal finance, wealth management and most importantly how to navigate the frailties of the harsh economy to ensure business growth.
“We know small businesses are vital to the growth and advancement of every economy, that is why at UBA, we constantly look for ways of ensuring that these business owners and operators are well-equipped to grow their businesses successfully,” he said.
Also speaking ahead of the event, UBA’s group head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, Alero Ladipo, noted that the business series is an invaluable learning opportunity, targeted at helping young and aspiring entrepreneurs scale up their businesses.
