Women Entrepreneurs Set to Storm Ellevate by Ecobank Exhibition & Workshop

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Hundreds of women-owned small and medium businesses (SMEs) have signed up to attend the Ellevate

by Ecobank inaugural exhibition and workshop. As part of events to honor this year's International Women's Day, Ecobank Nigeria is hosting a unique free exhibition and networking session for female entrepreneurs (IWD). On Saturday, March 12th, from 10 a.m., the Exhibition will take place concurrently in Lagos, Ibadan, Abuja, and Port Harcourt. 

The following is the address for each of the venues: Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC) is located at 270B1 Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Victoria Island, Lagos; Ecobank Circular Road branch is located at Plot 2, Close 1 Circular Road, New GRA, Port Harcourt; Ecobank Cadastral branch is located at Plot 114, Ademola Adetokunbo Crescent, Wuse 2; and Ecobank Challenge branch is located in Ibadan.Carol Oyedeji, Executive Director, Commercial Banking, expressed her delight at the level of interest and enthusiasm shown by female entrepreneurs across the country to participate in the exhibition and workshop, stating that it would provide them with the much-needed opportunity to showcase their products and services, network, and learn new techniques for growing their businesses.

She stated that the exhibitors will be presenting products in the areas of fashion, beauty, makeup, hair/skin care, accessories, cuisine, drinks, and the arts, among other things, and she encouraged the public to attend.

"It's critical to let the general public know that this isn't only for our customers." It is open to both men and women and is completely free. They are strongly urged to do so. "It's critical to let the general public know that this isn't only for our customers." It is open to both men and women and is completely free. They are strongly encouraged to visit the exhibit and purchase the items and services on offer. On Saturday, March 12 at 10 a.m., it will take place simultaneously in Lagos, Ibadan, Port Harcourt, and Abuja. Visit engellevate@ecobank.com for additional information."

Mrs. Oyedeji went on to say that the female entrepreneurs would also get the opportunity to attend a series of seminars where they will learn skills such as prioritizing health as a business owner, scaling a business through social media, and networking as a business owner. She believes that the coaching will have a good impact on businesses.

Ellevate is a program that aims to minimize gender disparities in entrepreneurship and help women gain equal representation in the formal business world. It aims to boost women-owned and operated businesses in Nigeria, as well as across Ecobank's whole Africa portfolio, by utilizing a variety of distinct financial and non-financial incentives. It offers an end-to-end collaboration through which they will be able to have access to financial services that are specifically suited for them, including loans with favorable conditions and discounts. They could also benefit from special fixed deposit rates, no account maintenance fees, ongoing financial education, and capacity building through the Ecobank/AUDA-NEPAD academy, as well as other special arrangements. They would also get access to networking and recognition through the company's business clubs, as well as market access and the use of its many e-commerce options.

All of this is in addition to providing them with access to Ecobank's unique digital payments and collections platforms, such as Omnilite for payments, EcobankpayNQR for contactless local and cross-border collections, and modern POS channels, as well as a variety of lifestyle benefits, such as campaigns and promotions, to help them grow their businesses and improve their personal well-being.

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