Official Handover Ceremony of Certificates of Completion to 1st batch of Learners on the SME Digital Academy 

We celebrated the Virtual Graduation of First batch of Learners from across 16 States in Nigeria, that completed their courses and earned a Digital Certificate and are now ready to take their businesses to new heights, courtesy of SMEDAN. 
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Official Handover Ceremony of Certificates of Completion to 1st batch of Learners on the SME Digital Academy 

We celebrated the Virtual Graduation of First batch of Learners from across 16 States in Nigeria, that completed their courses and earned a Digital Certificate and are now ready to take their businesses to new heights, courtesy of SMEDAN. 
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The Official Handover Ceremony 

Of Certificates of Completion to 1st batch of Learners on the SME Digital Academy.
Address
NEXIM House Plot 975, Cadastral Zone AO, Central Business District, Abuja, Nigeria.

Wednesday May 21 at 9:00 am 
WAT online Via Zoom 

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Abba Bello

MD, Nigerian Export-Import Bank 
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Monday Ewans

Director, Enterprise Development, SMEDAN
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Engr. Yahaya Bukar

Standards Organization of Nigeria, Representing the DG-SON
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Ibrahim Hassan

Financial System Strategy 2020, Representing Director FSS2020
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Testimonials from Selected enrollees 
across the 36 states of Nigeria 

Objectives of The Ceremony 

Create a Network

To meet the 1st batch of learners who have completed courses on the SME Digital Academy. (Just 5 will be present physically representing the 100s that have enrolled and completed). 

Certifications

 To perform the Official Ceremonial handover of Certificates of Completion. 

Stakeholders

To showcase to stakeholders and the press, the mission of SMEDAN to use Digital technology in educating and elevating Small businesses across Nigeria. 

Meet Our Special Guests

A cross array of special guest from agencies Within Nigeria Government and Private Sectors.

Prof. Yemi Kale

 Statistician General of the Federation/CEO
National Bureau of Statistics

Makiko Okumura

Senior Director, The Resident Representative Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) 

Mr. Tony Okpanachi

The Managing Director
Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN)

Abubakar A. Bello

Managing Director / Chief Executive
Nigeria Export- Import Bank

 Mallam Farouk A. Salim

The Director General
Standard Organization of Nigeria

Mr. Olukayode A. Pitan

The Governor
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)

Prof. Moji Christianah Adeyeye

National Agency for Food & Drug Administration Control 

Muhammad-Nami

The Executive Chairman Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)

Christopher Pycroft

Country Director Department for International Development (DFID)

Mohammed Suleyman

Director
Financial System Strategy 2020

Awal Hassan

The Managing Director
Bank of Agriculture (BOA)

Mr. Amu Ogbeide

The managing Director/CEO
Star Sapphire Group

Senator Osita Izunaso

The Director General
National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC)

Mr. Olusegun Awolowo

The Executive Secretary/CEO
Nigeria Export Promotion Council

Mrs. Ebere Okereke

The Managing Director
TheFlygeria, Lorewa, Sapphital

Mr. Olukayode A. Pitan

The managing Director/CEO
Bank of Industry

A.G.Abubakar

The Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission

 Mr. Olusegun Awolowo

The Executive Secretary/CEO
Nigeria Export Promotion Council

Mrs. Ebere Okereke

The Managing Director
TheFlygeria, Lorewa, Sapphital

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SME Original Bundle

Get 75% Off on the SME Original Series. 7 top quality courses for the price of 2. Save up to N49,500.00 and get 7 signed Certificates of Completion in your name and your business.

Young Entrepreneurs Academy

Are you a fresh graduate, final year student, Youth Corp Member who is, or thinking of becoming, an Entrepreneur? Get the skillsa nd knowledge you need and get Certified by SMEDAN. There is more - We are giving 80% off. 
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WHY YOU SHOULD LEARN ON THE SME-DIGITAL ACADEMY

The SME Digital Academy is guided by the principles of Excellence, Value-Creation and Social Impact. We bring the finest instructors and share their wisdom with other business owners. We understand the importance of Value and Impact to communities and families and will strive for top-quality at all times. 

LOCAL APPROACH

The modules and lessons are designed in a practical way, with real-world localized examples relevant to your business. We will be the preferred learning platform for Businesses in Africa. 

IMMEDIATE IMPACT 

The strategies shared and knowledge gained can help you to immediately set up your business or scale up existing operations. We work with our instructors to cover diverse areas of learning.  

SME ECOSYSTEM 

We work with fellow agencies of Government, International bodies, Private Companies and indeed instructors and businesses to build an ecosystem that will grow the SME Sector. 

Your Certificate of Completion 

Each course is backed by a Certificate of Completion in Your Name / Business Name signed and approved by the DG-SMEDAN. There is no limit to how many courses and certificates you can have and it is available as eCopy which you can access in your profile, forever. Brag about them, share them on Linkedin, Twitter or Facebook  or showcase them among your Business Documents when applying to local and international institutions.    
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