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- Deloitte Nigeria organized a Business Clinic as part of its Africa-wide celebration of Deloitte’s Volunteer Day, aimed at supporting small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Nigeria.
- Deloitte experts provided guidance on key areas such as tax advisory, financial management, growth, and market strategy during the hybrid event held in Lagos.
- The CEO of Deloitte West Africa emphasized the importance of supporting SMEs, highlighting their contribution to Nigeria’s GDP and the need for an enabling environment for their success.
As part of its Africa-wide commemoration of Deloitte’s Volunteer Day, Deloitte Nigeria organized a Business Clinic to support small and medium-sized businesses across Nigeria.
The hybrid event, which was held at the Deloitte Head Office in Lagos, was an opportunity for Deloitte experts to provide guidance on key areas such as Tax advisory, financial management, Growth, and Market strategy. The event had in attendance FATE Foundation, who delivered a Masterclass on “The Nigerian Enterprise Ecosystem: Challenges and Opportunities for MSMEs”.
In his opening remarks, Fatai Folarin, the CEO of Deloitte West Africa, emphasized the importance of supporting SMEs, which contribute significantly to Nigeria’s GDP and are critical to growth. He highlighted the importance of creating an enabling environment in which SMEs can thrive and build world-class businesses both within the country and around the world.
Deloitte West Africa Chief Sustainability Officer, Abena Biney, commented on the Business Clinic, saying, “Our goal for the Business Clinic is simple: to provide mentorship and training sessions tailored specifically for small business owners.” We want to provide all the SMEs in attendance with the skills they need to effectively manage their businesses and propel them to new heights.
We recognize that small businesses are the backbone of any community and that they are run by dedicated and hardworking individuals who pour their hearts and souls into their work daily. However, let’s face it, starting and growing a business isn’t easy. That is why we are here to assist you in gaining the knowledge and skills required to scale and succeed in these competitive markets.”
Deloitte Nigeria continues to promote purpose beyond profit through its sustainability projects across the country as part of its WorldClass initiative, partnering with leading organizations around the world to provide opportunities for everyone to succeed in today’s economy.