By Blessing Akande
An organization whose goal is to empower youths and professionals in self-development, Next Big Deal Hub, has stated its mission of developing and implementing programs that will help further the sustainable economic recovery of the country.
This was made known by the organisation in Lagos recently at its Empower Lagos Summit (ELS’24) tagged; ‘Mastering the Art of Business Structuring and Profitability’ which attracted various industry experts who gave insights and opportunities for Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs), aspiring entrepreneurs, businesses that don’t have any form of support, mentorship, grants, and information about government policies, innovation and creativity.
As per the firm, “we are glad to inform you that we have been able to support this initiative which uses live demonstrations and exhibitions to showcase current products, services and projects so as attendees can get first hand knowledge on the different sectors of the economy.”
Founder of Next Big Deal Hub, Bukola Jaiyeola in his comments identified this program as a proof of the joint efforts to promote entrepreneurship, spur economic development as well as create opportunities that enrich lives and the society.
It is our hope that innovation will thrive in Lagos, dreams will get what they need to fly high and everyone will be empowered to reach their maximum potential.Embarking on this journey together, it is my hope that you will adopt a new spirit of cooperation, take advantage of the opportunities before you and help me find the way to a better, all-inclusive tomorrow for all people.
“Alone we do not have the power to bring changes for the better, to open new opportunities and create a future that fully corresponds to our expectations,” Jaiyeola stated.
Also speaking at the event, Founding Partner of The Business Apple, Jayeola Okuazun, pointed out that technology is the only engine which powers or moves a business since it is just a weapon for the business and not the business itself.
He said, “as yourself: what problem are you attempting to solve and is the problem worth solving, since not all problems are worth it defending. The technology in this case, helps you to scale up the magnitude of your impacts and thus increase your profitability, it can help even take your business overseas.
Stop thinking local when it comes to Brand Partnership. If you do not think global, you will not be able to go global. The reason is that, if a man thinketh in his heart so is he. As a young person, you should not think that the solution to your problems is to run from it, stay and develop a world brand so you can roam out and be successful without being a slave.
You don’t need to japa’, you can stay in Nigeria and create a global presence. Whatever you are doing now, just let it be known that there is a difference between one who goes out of the country to work in a wash basin and an individual who goes out because they are on some course elsewhere.