By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc yesterday announced that the last edition of its quarterly business series to empower micro, small and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) with wealthy management strategies will hold tomorrow.
UBA in a statement said this last edition for the year is part of its commitment to deepening the growth and sustainability of MSMEs in Africa.
“This edition of the business series, ‘Profit with Purpose, Business Continuity’, will be held on Thursday, November 21st, by 12 PM (noon) at the Tony Elumelu Amphitheatre, UBA House, Marina, Lagos.
Prospective participants are expected to register via the Registration Link at: https://ubagroup.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UGOEUWSLIZqu91jSMSih5w,” the statement reads.
The bank explained that this edition will spotlight businesses that have demonstrated resilience across generations and navigated tough operating terrains.
The statement continues: “The UBA Business Series is a regular seminar/workshop organised by the bank as capacity-building initiatives for small businesses, where leading business leaders and professionals share well-researched insights on relevant topics and best practices for running successful businesses, especially in a challenging business environment.
“This edition seeks to showcase businesses that are resilient and have done well through generations, adapting to political and economic changes.
Renowned leaders from diverse industries, including a prominent lawyer, award winning film director, and producer, Bolanle Austen-Peters will headline this last quarter’ series.
“Her recent film House of GA’A has achieved a major milestone, reaching Netflix’s Global 10 list for indigenous language films.
Others are, Founder and Chief Executive of Asadtek Group Limited, Ghana; Dr. James Asare-Adjei; Award winning TV Personality; multimedia entrepreneur, Frank Edoho; multimedia personality: Toke Makinwa; and founder of Nigeria’s pioneering indigenous premium coffee brand, Happy Coffee, Adeyinka Tekena.
This edition seeks to showcase businesses that are resilient and have done well through generations, adapting to political and economic changes.