By Busola Bamidele
Following Day 2 of the Omniverse Africa Summit, over 100 small business owners gathered for Cocktails & Conversations, an evening of networking and business insights.
The event was highlighted by the presence of Charles Odii, Director General of SMEDAN, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to SME growth.
SMEDAN shared the event on its official handle, recognizing its impact in fostering meaningful discussions.
The session opened with an address by Markus Wauschkuhn, Cluster Coordinator at GIZ, setting the stage for an engaging panel moderated by Chalya Shagaya.
Read also:
- NASENI innovation signals new business opportunities
- YMR fuels youth MSMEs nationwide with ₦24m growth grants
- Nigeria positions economy as SME gateway for Europe Africa trade
- Tax reforms committee engages Ombud to protect SMEs
- Cashew sector could unlock $10bn SME opportunity
Speakers included Zina Anumudu, Yasmin Belo-Osagie, and Theodora Mogo, who shared insights from their decade-long careers on turning passion into profit and leveraging digital innovation.
This initiative marks the start of a nationwide series aimed at equipping SMEs with essential knowledge, connections, and strategies for success.
Special thanks to Salamanca Tequila, 12 Baskets, and Drink Madala for their support.
