By PROVIDENCE OBUH

Oxfordand Cambridge Club of Nigeria has identified skill acquisition as a key to becoming a successful entrepreneur in a competitive market like Nigeria.

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Speaking at a business forum in Lagos, Chief Executive Officer, Eventful Limited, Mrs. Yewande Zaccheaus, said that entrepreneurs must be capable of recognising opportunities around them, while finding internal inspiration to solving problems.

She advised future entrepreneurs to think outside the box, have passion for what they do and embrace risks. He said, “To become a successful business owner in a competitive market like Nigeria, I urge our upcoming entrepreneurs to acquire education and adequate experiences before going into  business.

Meanwhile, the Minister of Trade and Investment, Dr. Olusegun Aganga is expected to grace the Oxbridge Business Forum in Abuja by May this year, while Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), will be the guest speaker at the club’s Spring Lecture 2014.