The Impact Investors Foundation has equipped Nigerian enterprise support organisations and business development service providers with the necessary tools and strategies to deliver scalable and high-impact business support to social enterprises. This move is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s enterprise development landscape, ultimately driving economic growth.
The three-day intensive training programme, funded by the UK International Development of the UK Government, brought together leaders and programme managers from across Nigeria’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Through immersive sessions, industry experts provided insights into the Argidius SCALE framework, a globally recognised approach for optimising business support services.
Etemore Glover, Chief Executive Officer of Impact Investors Foundation, highlighted the significance of the training, saying, “By equipping ESOs and BDS providers with the right tools and frameworks, we are strengthening Nigeria’s entrepreneurial support system. This training will not only improve service delivery but also enhance the overall sustainability and scalability of the businesses they support.
Ucha Unimke-Ulayi, Programme Manager, Nigeria ESO Collaborative, emphasised the programme’s focus on inclusivity, stating, “Through the 20 trained ESOs, we are set to support 100 SMEs over the next nine months, with a strong focus on inclusivity. This includes 20 women-led enterprises, 20 businesses led by persons with disabilities, and 20 youth-run ventures, ensuring that impact-driven support reaches those who need it most.”
The training programme covered various aspects, including:
– Applying the Argidius SCALE framework: Participants gained hands-on experience in improving business support models.
– Developing sustainable strategies: Participants learnt how to scale ESO services and measure impact.
– Creating actionable roadmaps: Participants developed plans for implementing SCALE across diverse business environments.
– Fostering collaboration and peer learning: Participants built a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem through networking and knowledge sharing.
With the completion of this training, the Impact Investors Foundation remains committed to fostering enterprise growth by ensuring that ESOs and BDS providers are well-positioned to support entrepreneurs effectively
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