“The
demands of leadership have changed. The highest levels of leadership require
mastery of a new task: job creation” “Job creation is the new currency of all
world leaders” Clifton, J (Chairman of Gallup),
In a society where over 62%
of its population are dependent and having 38% of its citizenry in the working
class, it’s a case for concern. The most stable employer, government and social
services, represents only 10% of the labour force thus, most jobs are self
creation entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is been
regarded in most developing countries as the backbone for change to tackle the
problem of unemployment among the youths. There are both opportunities and obstacles to
entrepreneurship in Nigeria's business climate, which could influence a
citizen's decision whether to start a business. It depends on the person. There
are students who have started companies and become very successful—people like
Google founders Sergei Brin and Larry Page
To shield more light on this issue,
Beyond Your Certificate (BYC) presents “Entrepreneurship: A Viable Career Option”
Guest Speaker: Vera Akpan
Vera Akpan is a master’s graduate in
Public and International Affairs from the prestigious University of Lagos and
Nigeria Institute of Journalism. She has participated in the Creative
Enterprise Program with the Pan African University and the University of
Glarmorgan (UK).
Vera is the Creative Director of
Oremicraft, a craft company that specializes in the use of locally sourced
materials to make unique arty pieces. Oremicraft make customized handmade bags;
clutch purses; wallets; fabric covered notebooks; smocked bags; brooches etc.;
Coordinating the making of the craft pieces from manufacturing to supervising
clients’ needs to sales and marketing.
This
is coming up on
Date:
Saturday 23rd March, 2013.
Time: 12noon-3pm.
Venue: Magrellos Eatery, Ayangburen Road, Ikorodu,Lagos.
Time: 12noon-3pm.
Venue: Magrellos Eatery, Ayangburen Road, Ikorodu,Lagos.
For
Further enquires, Contact
Yinka: 08184186255
Bola: 08099451119
