Jasper SME Hub Gears Up to Host SMEFest2024
Jasper SME Hub, a startup accelerator and business school, is preparing to welcome small business owners to the annual SMEFest, recognized as one of the largest gatherings of small business owners. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn, connect with investors, and establish frameworks to enhance Africa’s SME GDP.
Recognizing the SME sector as a significant contributor to Nigeria’s GDP, it demands increased attention and support.
Emmanuel Olujobi
Emmanuel Olujobi, the Founder, emphasized, “Recognizing the SME sector as a significant contributor to Nigeria’s GDP, demands increased attention and support. Our commitment lies in fostering the growth of 100,000 SMEs by 2025 through our programs, products, and strategic partnerships, exemplified by initiatives like SMEFest2024.”
A significant revelation from SMEFest2023 was the understanding that “the biggest mistake small business owners make is thinking small.”
In light of this, SMEFest 2024, featuring Dr. Jumoke Oduwole MFR, the Special Adviser to the President on Enabling Business Environment Council & Investment as the Keynote Speaker aims to cultivate a culture that empowers SME founders to develop their businesses with a growth mindset.
This involves prioritizing continuous learning, embracing risk-taking, and remaining receptive to new ideas. Additionally, it entails establishing a supportive environment wherein small business owners engage directly with the market and policymakers in real time.
Furthermore, this year will include panel sessions covering pertinent subjects related to growth, regulation, and the future of payments. Additionally, business grants will be awarded to the winners of the Business Ideathon Challenge and the Business Process Automation Hackathon.
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