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NACCIMA Holds AGM, Conference
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) will hold its annual general meeting (AGM) and annual general conference (AGC) as well as the investiture of its 19th National President, Iyalode Alaba Lawson on 24th and 25th of May 2017.
The Director General, NACCIMA, Emmanuel Cobham, said in a statement that the 57th AGM, which is restricted to its members throughout the country, will hold on Wednesday the 24th of May 2017, while the AGC will hold on 25th of May, 2017 both at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
“The AGC, specifically packaged to proffer suggestions towards the recovery of our ailing economy is to discuss: “Enhancing Ease of Doing Business in Nigeria-An Impetus to Economic Recovery and Sustainable Growth,” the statement said.
According to NACCIMA, Nigeria’s former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo will chair the conference, while Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will bethe special Guest of honour. The statement explained that Lawson will be first woman to occupy the position of NACCIMA’s president.
LSETF to Train 1,300 Beneficiaries
In fulfilment of its mandate to provide business development support to its beneficiaries, the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) said it is organising training for over 1,300 of its beneficiaries this month.
These workshops are organised by the LSETF using various training and skill certification partners, who pass on important skills and knowledge to beneficiaries, which aid the success of their businesses.
The LSETF’s Executive Secretary, Akin Oyebode, said: “Business development support is a crucial part of what we do. It is not enough to just give individuals funds and have them pay back, but also to instill in them the requisite skills to enable them manage and grow their businesses.”
“The better they are as entrepreneurs, the greater the chances that their businesses will succeed, be sustainable and create employment opportunities in Lagos State. We are grateful to our partners for their efforts in joining us on this journey to supporting businesses for inclusive growth,” he added.
The LSETF is poised to provide support to at least 100,000 MSMEs; create at least 300,000 direct and up to 600,000 indirect jobs by 2019. The LSETF is also mandated to provide training and job placements for the unemployed; mentorship for business owners and improvement of the policy environment to ensure a conducive operational environment for small businesses in the state.
The LSETF is a Lagos State Government Initiative created as part of its commitment to boost the Lagos economy through job creation, leverage and access to finance for micro, small, medium enterprise (MSMEs) operating in the state.
International Coaching Week Holds
The International Coaching Federation (ICF) has announced that its Nigeria chapter will this week hold the 2017 edition of the International Coaching Week (ICW). According to a statement signed by the Publicity & Media Director of ICF Nigeria, Bolajoko Bayo-Ajayi, the workshop will involve coaching practitioners around the world rally together to increase the visibility, understanding and impact of professional coaching by creating an opportunity for individuals & organisations to “Experience Coaching”. The theme of this year’s event is “Coaching: Transforming Organisations & Individuals”.
“This year, ICF Nigeria is bringing together individual professional coaches and their clients in Nigeria and across Africa, representing a wide variety of coaching specialisations to share their experiences on radio, TV, in public spaces, in organisations, and at their signature breakfast seminar”, the statement added.
The week starts on Monday 15th May with a Corporate Coaching Café where ICF Coaches will hold in-house sensitisation sessions with organisations about introducing a coaching culture for effective leadership development and to enhance performance.
The flagship event, which is scheduled for Wednesday and tagged ‘Experience Coaching Conference’ comprises two sessions; a breakfast seminar for the public and business leaders; and a coaching workshop in the afternoon for HR practitioners and coaches.