Ecobank Nigeria, a leading financial institution in the country, is set to host a virtual conference on the use of solar energy as an alternative source of power for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The conference, which is part of the bank’s MySME Growth Series, aims to empower SMEs with the knowledge and skills necessary to transition to solar energy and overcome the challenges of power supply in the country.
The conference, scheduled for Tuesday, July 23, at 10 am, will feature Abraham Mohammed, Co-founder and CEO of Rana Energy, as the guest speaker. Mohammed is a subject matter expert with extensive knowledge and experience in the field of solar energy.
According to Omoboye Odu, Head of SME at Ecobank Nigeria, the conference is designed to explore the challenges of power supply faced by SMEs, the benefits of solar energy as an alternative source of power, and how to transition to solar energy.
Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions and interact with the guest speaker.
Odu emphasized that the conference is part of Ecobank’s commitment to empowering SMEs through knowledge sharing sessions, skills development, access to new markets, and networking opportunities.
She encouraged SMEs to take advantage of the conference and other resources offered by the bank to grow and develop their businesses.
The MySME Growth Series, which was launched in February this year, is designed to empower SMEs across the country.
The series covers key topics such as accounting, credit, sales and marketing, taxation, and inventory management.
Additionally, articles on key topics like increasing sales, advertising ideas, business management practices, case studies, and leveraging technology are also provided.
Ecobank also plans to launch an SME Mentorship program to collaborate with successful entrepreneurs.
The program aims to provide SMEs with access to mentors who can offer guidance, support, and valuable insights to help them grow and succeed.
The MySME Growth Series reflects Ecobank’s dedication to fostering growth and success within the SME community.
The bank aims to train over 1 million SME operators in various sectors of the economy in 2024.
With its commitment to empowering SMEs, Ecobank is poised to make a significant impact on the growth and development of small businesses in Nigeria.
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