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The United States Consulate General, Lagos, in collaboration with Field of Skills and Dreams VTE Academy, on Wednesday, concluded the second edition of the Conference for Emerging Entrepreneurs which was held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.<\/span><\/p>\n

Over 100 budding Nigerian entrepreneurs participated in the two-day workshop, selected from across Nigeria, and were trained on how to transform their ideas into practical business plans, manage business risks, navigate difficult moments, seek capital, and develop partnerships to help their businesses grow.<\/span><\/p>\n

United States Consul General, John Bray, declared the workshop open and was joined by Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, and the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, Professor Ndowa Lale.<\/p>\n

In his welcoming remarks, the Consul General explained that one of U.S. Mission Nigeria\u2019s primary goals is to support Nigeria\u2019s economic development. According to him, the U.S. Department of State supports entrepreneurs all over the world through training and mentoring, while also working with governments to create enabling environments and entrepreneurial cultures.<\/p>

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\u201cThere is growing evidence that entrepreneurs the world over are the drivers of job growth. The United States government is firmly convinced that in addition to creating jobs and expanding economic opportunities, entrepreneurship contributes to political stability and a vibrant civil society,\u201d Bray added.<\/p>\n

Leading business leaders including Sahara Group Co-Founder Tonye Cole, Emzor Pharmaceutical CEO Stella Okoli, Andela Co-Founder Iyin Aboyeji, award-winning designer Zizi Cardow and senior executives of prominent commercial banks mentored and trained the participating young entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n

The Conference was organized with a view to equipping the entrepreneurs with the requisite skills and entrepreneurial know-how to enhance their success in the business world. The first edition was held in Lagos in March 2017.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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