EVENT HIGHLIGHT: NACCIMA YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS UNVEIL THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS IN THE DIGITAL AGE!

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) Youth Entrepreneurs (NYE) made history on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, with a high-impact side event during the 65th NACCIMA Annual General Meeting in Ilorin.

Theme: “Youth Entrepreneurship in the Era of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Digital Economy”

Date: June 18, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Venue: De Peace Hotel, Ilorin

The event sparked crucial conversations on how Nigeria’s youth can leverage AI and digital innovation to drive enterprise growth and economic transformation.

The Keynote Address titled “Harnessing AI & Digital Innovation for Youth-Led Enterprise Growth” was powerfully delivered by:

Dr. Abdulwaheed Musa – who unpacked the academic and developmental perspectives
Dr. Olusola Ayoola – who shared real-life enterprise applications and innovation use-cases

The two panel sessions lit up the room with cutting-edge insights:

“The Future of Entrepreneurship: AI Integration in Nigerian SMEs”
“Digital Economy Trends and the Youth Advantage”

With contributions from top tech experts, policy advocates, and youth entrepreneurs charting new courses in business and innovation.

The session was expertly moderated by Ifeoluwa Adesanya, sparking energetic conversations around digital inclusion, AI adaptation, and youth competitiveness in global markets.

Dignitaries in attendance included:

Hon. Commissioner for Youths, Kwara State
Hon. Commissioner for Education, Kwara State
Representing NYE at the highest level were:
Engr. (Amb.) Segun Bolaji – National Coordinator
Dr. Sameera Abubakar – Deputy National Coordinator
Prince Dare Obelawo – National Treasurer
Omoba Abiola Ogundeko – Pioneer NYE Coordinator
Mohammed Adamu Mohammed – National Coordinator (2019–2021)

Plus, dynamic State Coordinators from across the federation!

This event wasn’t just a talk shop — it was a movement, a call to action, and a roadmap for building sustainable, tech-enabled ventures powered by the creativity and ambition of Nigerian youth.

The digital economy is here — and NYE is boldly leading the charge!

Watch this space for more updates, event pictures, and post-event resources!

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