A non-governmental organisation, Twani Foundation, has called for stronger mentorship and business networks for young Nigerians to promote entrepreneurship, leadership development and economic growth.
The founder of the foundation, Amb Angel Twani, made the call during the second edition of the Elite Brunch Summit, which brought together 50 personalities from the business, real estate, policy and entrepreneurial sectors to engage young people on leadership and enterprise development.
Twani said, “The initiative was designed to create meaningful connections between established professionals and young entrepreneurs, enabling them to access mentorship, business opportunities and partnerships that could support their growth.”
She explained that the summit was anchored on the philosophy of “Raising the Giant In You”, providing a platform for leaders and young people to share experiences, exchange ideas and explore opportunities for national development through value chain creation.
The initiative comes amid concerns over the challenges confronting young Nigerian entrepreneurs, including limited access to finance, business networks, technical expertise and mentorship.
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Stronger support systems are considered essential to helping emerging businesses survive, expand and create employment opportunities.
A major highlight of the summit was an interactive panel session featuring Isaac Balami, Nate The Genuine, Blessing Benyeogor, representatives of the Bank of Industry and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture’s Department of Farm Input.
The panellists engaged participants on opportunities and challenges across different industries, responding to questions and sharing experiences aimed at encouraging enterprise development and professional growth.
The event also featured a fashion showcase by the Chief Executive Officer of Avada and Yiriaku, Dr Aisha Lami Abdulsalam, who presented designs from her collections.
The summit provided an avenue for interaction among established professionals, policymakers, chief executives, entrepreneurs and young mentees, combining business networking, mentorship and entertainment to encourage collaboration and youth enterprise development.
