By Chris Onuoha

Renowned economist, Prof Pat Utomi  was a special guest speaker alongside other prominent Nigerians at an entrepreneurship summit tagged; “The CEO 2.0” held in Abuja by Skyewise Group to mark the firm’s end of year activities.

The summit, organised by Skyewise Group, a leading global firm in the oil & gas industry including credit management, real estate and automobile held at Transcorp Hilton Hotel Abuja is a yearly conversational programme geared towards enhancing and developing progressive individuals through sharing of experiences.

Other personalities that include Linus Okorie, a leadership coach; Prof. Ahmed Danfulani, former DG NIPSS; CEO, Skyewise Group, Dr. Elvis Abuyere were engaged in an all important panel discussion held to proffer solutions to the surmounting Nigeria economic issues.

The Speakers who took turn after each other highlighted personal leadership experiences with reference to entrepreneurship demands and growth.

A panel discussion also took place, which was moderated by Deola Ademokoya. The panel had as members the CEO, Cenular Technologies, Isioma Udeoza; founder Techspecialist, Salami Kadir; CEO, Maubbys Purplebox, Maureen Esekhile and Engr. Hyeladi Haruna the CEO Luxvilla Homes and Real Estate. 

The quality of discourse at the summit focused on preparing young and potential entrepreneurs to broaden spectrum in their business endeavours.

Members of the panel shared their experiences on how they started business, the challenges they encountered and how they were able to surmount them.

The CEO of Skyewise Group, Dr. Elvis L. Abuyere who spoke to journalists on the side of the summit says the organisation is deeply concerned about youth development which necessitated the programme to serve as a platform to understanding personal development, learning, enhancing skills and implementation of progressive ideas. 

“When it comes to the youth and development platforms or opportunities, many hardly have direct contact with speakers to further develop themselves after the programme, neither do they get any form of support,” he said. 

He continued, “Skyewise Group seeks to break the barrier and make a more concise change and effort for young growing entrepreneurs in Nigeria. 

“It is our honest hope that this platform raises a new generation of open-minded and highly motivated young men and women, who will lead the charge in ensuring Nigeria and it’s foreign allies see this nation from a uniquely positive perspective,” he added. 

The second session was a dinner reception to mark end of the company’s year with members of staff and Friends.