UBA to empower MSMEs

United Bank for Africa is set to empower Micro, Small, and Medium-scale Enterprises with wealth management skills in the last edition of its quarterly business series for the year.

In a statement made available to The PUNCH, the pan-African bank said this edition of the business series, themed ‘Profit with Purpose, Business Continuity,’ will be held on Thursday at the headquarters of the bank in Lagos.

The UBA Business Series is a regular seminar/workshop organised by the bank as a capacity-building initiative 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.

Award-winning film director and producer, Bolanle Austen-Peters, will headline this last quarter’s series.

Other prominent entrepreneurs who will be on the ground to give insightful tips are the founder and Chief Executive of Asadtek Group Limited, Ghana; Dr. James Asare-Adjei; award-winning TV Personality & multimedia entrepreneur, Frank Edoho, Toke Makinwa and founder of Nigeria’s pioneering Indigenous premium coffee brand, Happy Coffee, Princess Adeyinka Tekena.

UBA’s Group Head, Retail and Digital Banking, Shamsideen Fashola, who spoke on the upcoming workshop, said the vast knowledge and experience of the panelists will give business owners more insight into the importance of personal finance, wealth management and most importantly how to navigate the frailties of the harsh economy to ensure business growth.

“We know small businesses are vital to the growth and advancement of every economy, that is why at UBA, we constantly look for ways of ensuring that these business owners and operators are well-equipped to grow their businesses successfully,” he said.

“This edition provides a platform for SMEs to learn from experienced entrepreneurs who have built and sustained businesses through the decades,” Fashola said. “Hearing their stories and strategies will be invaluable for any business owner looking to build a lasting enterprise.”

Also speaking ahead of the event, UBA’s Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, Alero Ladipo, noted that the business series is an invaluable learning opportunity, targeted at helping young and aspiring entrepreneurs scale up their businesses.

“At UBA, we are committed to empowering businesses of all sizes, and this business series is one way we are fulfilling that commitment. To this end, we have assembled an esteemed panel of speakers who will share their wealth of experience and insights on building a generational business. This is a must-attend event for anyone serious about the long-term success of their enterprise,” she said.