LEAP Africa converges Nigerian SMEs at its 9th CEOs Forum

On May 15, 2014, LEAP Africa,a nonprofit organization devoted to equipping business leaders will host its 9th annual forum for business owners themed “Leveraging Technology for SME Growth"
 
April 4, 2014 - PRLog -- The CEOs’ Forum, an annual event - provides a unique platform for entrepreneurs, CEOs and managers in the public and private sectors to interact and share insights on critical strategies and tools to promote business sustainability. This year’s Forum, will feature technology experts and experienced entrepreneurs who will be discussing the theme Leveraging Technology for SME Growth;exploring its use in publicity, external communications, marketing, outsourcing and business intelligence.

A survey of SMEs revealed that perceptive high cost and lack of understanding of technology are top two reasons for low adaptation by businesses. However, affordable technologies are now available to small businesses which if wielded effectively, can improve processes, increase man power productivity, maximize profits and support sustainability.

According to Iyadunni Olubode, LEAP Africa’s Executive Director, “Technology is critical to long term sustainability of any business. Given Nigeria’s growing internet population estimated at about 50 million users with nearly 70% of them accessing the internet through their mobile phones alone, online transactions present a win-win; transparency and convenience for buyers, while it minimizes brick-and-mortar costs and globalizing local markets for sellers. One major challenge is explaining technology to business people in a way they understand. The panel of speakers at this forum will be presenting businesses owners with tips and strategies they can adopt immediately to move their businesses forward.”

Speakers at the forum include Dr. Oscar Emokpae, Chairman; Mindshare Advertising Agency; Mr. Tunde Kehinde, Co-Founder Jumia; Mr. Abasiama Idaresit, MD Wild Fusion; Mr. Olusegun Martins, Head, Technology Insight Communications and Professor Balvinder Powar, MD & Chief Communications Officer, Booster Industries (Spain) who will all be sharing technical knowledge and personal experiences with a view to simplifying technology for small and medium sized business owners. It will provide SMEs with cutting-edge technological guides, tools and skills to support business growth. The Honourable Commissioner of Commerce and Industry, Mrs. Sola Oworu and CEO, Insights Mr. Abiodun Shobanjo, a seasoned entrepreneur, will also be present at the event.

The Forum will hold at City Hall, Catholic Mission Street, Lagos Island by 9: 00 am.

Since 2005, LEAP through its Business Leadership Programme and CEOs Forum has inspired, empowered and equipped over 3, 300 entrepreneurs. The CEOs’ Forum exposes business owners to the importance of planning for their succession and instituting effective systems, structures and values within their organization to ensure long term sustainability. In turn, many of these beneficiaries implement changes that transform their organizations.

Registration details to the Forum are available on the website; www.leapafrica.org (http://www.leapafrica.org/index.php/what-we-do/ceos-forum).

About the CEOs’ Forum

LEAP holds an annual CEOs’ Forum to support SME development in Nigeria and equip business owners to build sustainable organizations. Launched in 2005, the CEOs’ Forum exposes business owners to the importance of planning for their succession and instituting effective systems and structures, and values within their organizations, to ensure long term sustainability.

About LEAP Africa

Established in 2002, Leadership, Effectiveness, Accountability and Professionalism (LEAP) Africa, a nonprofit organisation committed to developing dynamic, innovative and principled African leaders, has dedicated its efforts to working with visionary youth, business owners and social entrepreneurs. Over the years, LEAP has inspired and equipped its beneficiaries to lead ethically while implementing positive change projects that transform their communities and organisations, thereby sustaining livelihoods and contributing to national development.

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