A non- governmental organization, Field of Skills and Dreams recently collaborated with the U.S. Consulate to hold a Conference for Emerging Entrepreneurs, in Nigeria’s South -South geo-political zone.
The Conference took place in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital.
One hundred and ninety seven participants took part in the two-day conference, including 78 staff from the University of Port Harcourt.
Among the speakers were Olalekan Olude, one of the founders of Jobberman; Olakunle Owoeye, founder of Ecowatt Nigeria Ltd; and Mosunmola Umoru, founder of Harvesters Farms Limited.
Other speakers and facilitators included 5 Mandela Washington Fellows and representatives from Polaris Bank, FCMB, Access Bank and the Bank of Agriculture.
The U.S. Consulate in a statement said it “appreciates everyone who contributed to the success of this great event for the up and coming entrepreneurs in the South-South.”
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