Second Edition · Abuja, Nigeria

Strengthening MSMEs
for Sustainable Growth

The Second SME Conference brings together thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers to address the critical challenges facing Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Nigeria.

1st July 20269:30 AM - 4:30 PMAbuja, Nigeria & Virtual

Event Starts In

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Nigerian entrepreneurs collaborating on business growth
MSME owner at sewing machine
Agricultural entrepreneur
Artisan crafting products
1st July 2026Abuja, NigeriaPhysical & VirtualLimited SeatsExpert SpeakersNetworking

Date

1st July 2026

Time

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Venue

Abuja, Nigeria & Virtual

Capacity

30 Physical · 50 Virtual

What You'll Gain

Whether you're an established business owner looking to scale, a startup founder seeking direction, or an investor exploring opportunities - this conference is designed for you.

01

Expert Insights

Learn from seasoned business leaders and industry veterans who have built and scaled successful enterprises.

02

Practical Strategies

Walk away with actionable frameworks and tools you can implement immediately in your business.

03

Networking Opportunities

Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, potential partners, investors, and government stakeholders.

04

Business Growth

Discover new markets, funding opportunities, and strategies to accelerate your business growth.

05

Governance Excellence

Understand corporate governance best practices and regulatory compliance for sustainable operations.

Who Should Attend?

MSME OwnersEntrepreneursBusiness LeadersStartupsDevelopment PartnersInvestors

Meet Our Experts

Industry leaders and experts sharing their knowledge and experience.

Umaru Ibrahim
Chairman

Umaru Ibrahim, FCIB, F.IoD, mni

Chairman, Ruphado Consulting

A visionary leader and expert in corporate governance, Umaru Ibrahim brings decades of strategic leadership experience to drive growth and sustainability for enterprises across Nigeria.

Mall. Abdullahi Ibrahim
Guest of Honour

Mall. Abdullahi Ibrahim, HCIB, IoD

Former Executive Director, First Bank of Nigeria

With over 25 years of distinguished experience spanning retail, corporate, investment banking, and financial services, Mall. Abdullahi Ibrahim brings a wealth of knowledge and insight on building sustainable business enterprises in Nigeria's evolving economic landscape.

HA

Hashim Ahmad

Business Strategy Consultant

Business Development
MB

Mr. Mustapha Bwala

Enterprise Development Expert

MSME Growth Strategies
OO

Dr. Olugbenga Odeyemi

Economic Research & Policy

Economic Sustainability
BP

Mr. Baba Tunde Peleruwa Esq.

Legal & Corporate Governance

Corporate Governance
JD

Eng. Jafaru Gambo Dori

Engineering & Project Management

Infrastructure & Growth
HU

Hafsat Munira Umar

Women in Business Advocate

Women Entrepreneurship

Conference Schedule

1st July 2026

9:30 AM

Registration & Arrival

Check-in and welcome refreshments

10:00 AM

Opening Remarks & Welcome Address

Ruphado Consulting

10:15 AM

Keynote: Strengthening MSMEs for Sustainable Growth

Mall. Abdullahi Ibrahim

10:45 AM

Business Development & Market Access Strategies

Hashim Ahmad

11:15 AM

MSME Growth: Scaling from Micro to Medium

Mr. Mustapha Bwala

11:45 AM

☕ Tea Break & Networking

Refreshments and informal discussions

12:15 PM

Economic Sustainability & Policy Frameworks

Dr. Olugbenga Odeyemi

12:45 PM

Corporate Governance & Legal Compliance

Mr. Baba Tunde Peleruwa Esq.

1:15 PM

🍽️ Lunch Break

Networking lunch

2:15 PM

Infrastructure, Innovation & Business Growth

Eng. Jafaru Gambo Dori

2:45 PM

Women Entrepreneurship & Inclusive Growth

Hafsat Munira Umar

3:15 PM

Panel Discussion: The Future of MSMEs in Nigeria

All Speakers

4:00 PM

Q&A Session & Open Forum

All Participants

4:30 PM

Closing Remarks & Networking

Ruphado Consulting

5:30 PM

Conference Closes - Thank You!

See you next year

Reserve Your Seat

Early registration is highly recommended. Physical slots are very limited.

We are awaiting Paystack account approval.

Please use our bank transfer option to complete your registration.

30
Physical Seats
35,000

Limited slots available at the Abuja venue. Reserve your place early.

  • In-person attendance at Abuja venue
  • Networking lunch included
  • Conference materials & certificate
  • Priority Q&A access
  • Post-event resources
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