CITIZENS COMPASS—The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Small-Scale Enterprise (SSE Lab), Adesola Jimmy-Eboma has concluded plans to host the second edition of the MBA Business showers to celebrate the cohort 2 graduands and heightened conversation on the role of MSMEs in the Nigerian Economy.
The event, tagged “Innovation. Inclusion. Impact: Redefining MSMEs in the Nigerian Economy is scheduled to hold on Thursday October 30th, 2025 at Radisson Blu Hotel, GRA Ikeja, Lagos and will have keynote addresses delivered by Mr. Charles Odii, The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of SMEDAN, and Ms. Esther Obiekwe, The Group Head, Retail & SME Banking at NOVA Bank.
The event will have a fireside chat session that will feature Dr. Bunmi Kola-Dawodu, State Manager, SMEDAN; Dr. Meksley Nwagboh, Divisional Head, Marketing & Communications, Fidelity Bank Plc; Afolabi Solebo, Esq., General Manager, LASCOPA; Dr. Ayomide Funmilayo Olofinjana, Founder & CEO, Florence Richards Africa; and Adanna Uche, Founder & CEO, Ady’s Agro Processing Ltd. The session will be moderated by the Founder of Moore organics, Mrs. Adebisi Odeleye.
Highlighting the expectation from the MBA Cohort 2 program, Jimmy-Eboma noted that “The participants at this year’s edition will examine the role of policymakers, financial institutions, and entrepreneurs on the need to collaborate and unlock finances, strengthen quality and consumer protection, and accelerate international competitiveness.
According to Adesola, “Nigeria has enormous potential locked within her people. If every state intentionally develops its local resources into finished goods by turning cassava into packaged flour, hibiscus into export tea, and shea butter into global beauty products, we can transform our economic narrative.
“The MBA Business Showers has rapidly become a leading platform spotlighting innovation and entrepreneurial excellence in Nigeria’s small-scale manufacturing sector. Powered by SSE Lab, the initiative bridges the gap between vision and venture by equipping founders with practical structure, market-ready knowledge, and strategic support to thrive in today’s dynamic economy.
“The Manufacturing Business Accelerator (MBA) is a 90-day intensive transformation program tailored for product-based founders and micro-manufacturers. Over three months, participants progress through a disciplined pathway of conceptualisation, product validation, branding, packaging, regulatory compliance, and market launch, transforming raw ideas into proudly made-in-Nigeria brands capable of competing globally.
“Through the MBA Business Shower, we have built entrepreneurs who can make vision real because we have seen ordinary individuals like; traders, artisans, and dreamers become structured, compliant, export-ready businesses within 90 days. This is a statement of possibility”. She stated.
Adesola noted that, “The MBA Graduation and Business Showcase will see Cohort 2 entrepreneurs present their market-ready brands, share their journey through the accelerator, and unveil products across food processing, lifestyle, beauty, and wellness. This is evidence of the creative resilience powering Nigeria’s emerging manufacturing community.
Her words “The MBA Business Showers is more than a graduation ceremony as what we are witnessing is a new generation of entrepreneurs who believe in the power of Nigerian resources, Nigerian creativity, and Nigerian excellence.
“Guests will experience the Innovation Showcase and Market Walk, an interactive exhibition where attendees can sample products, meet founders, and explore investment and partnership opportunities alongside development agencies, private investors, and the media”. She added.
Speaking on the next phase of the project, Adesola stated that, “the launch of the MBA 3 tagged “The Next Frontier.” will be unveiled at the event venue noting that the segment will introduce the new accelerator cycle with expanded mentorship, financial literacy, and business development opportunities.
She urged Interested entrepreneurs to apply on-site via QR codes and dedicated registration booths while mentorship and scholarship slots will be announced in due course.
The MBA Business Showers embodies SSE Lab’s belief that small-scale manufacturers are not merely participants in Nigeria’s economy but the backbone of its transformation. By providing structure, mentorship, and market access, the program positions MSMEs as engines of innovation, job creation, and export diversification.
The 2025 edition is set to be both celebratory and catalytic—a vibrant platform for dialogue, connection, and inspiration that advances what it means to build, sustain, and scale a business in Nigeria’s evolving landscape.
