A distinguished lineup of business leaders, policymakers, and industry experts is set to converge in Lagos for the upcoming Dr. Gabriel Ogbechie Entrepreneurship Symposium, an event positioned to spark critical conversations around building sustainable businesses in challenging economic times.
Scheduled for May 26 at the Civic Centre in Victoria Island, the symposium will focus on the theme “Resilient Entrepreneurship: Building in an Uncertain Economy,” a timely subject as entrepreneurs and corporate leaders navigate shifting market realities, inflationary pressures, and evolving global dynamics.
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Convened by Dr. Gabriel Ogbechie, the symposium is expected to attract a cross-section of stakeholders from across Nigeria’s business ecosystem, offering a platform for knowledge exchange, strategic insight, and practical solutions for long-term growth.
The event will be chaired by Austin Avuru, Chief Executive Officer of AA Holdings, whose leadership experience in Nigeria’s corporate landscape is expected to set the tone for high-level discussions. Delivering the keynote address is Tope Shonubi, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Sahara Group, widely regarded for his role in shaping energy and infrastructure investments across Africa.
A diverse panel of speakers will further enrich the discourse, bringing perspectives from finance, energy, consulting, and construction. Among them are Ngozi Ekeoma, Group Managing Director of NEMF Energy; Nonso Okpala, Group Managing Director of VFD Group; and Chidi Ajaere, Group Managing Director of GIG Motors. Also joining the panel is Olusegun Zaccheus, Partner and West Africa Strategy Lead at PwC, alongside Yomi Awobokun, Chairman of Craneburg Construction Company. The session will be moderated by Idris Belo-Osagie.
Organisers say the symposium will go beyond surface-level conversations, delving into actionable strategies for navigating uncertainty, building resilient enterprises, and unlocking opportunities within Nigeria’s evolving economic landscape. With participation expected from entrepreneurs, executives, and emerging business leaders, the event aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice.
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Attendance is free, although registration is compulsory, reflecting strong anticipated interest in what promises to be a high-impact gathering of ideas and influence.
As economic uncertainties continue to test business models and leadership approaches, the symposium arrives at a moment when resilience is no longer optional but essential, and where the ability to adapt may well define the next generation of successful enterprises.
