Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu's UBA hosts workshop on building generational businesses

Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi -

Key Points

  • UBA’s upcoming Business Series workshop will focus on building businesses that can survive and thrive across multiple generations.
  • The workshop will feature experienced entrepreneurs, including Flora Mutahi and Ali Baba, sharing insights on sustaining long-term business success.
  • UBA aims to empower SMEs with strategies to adapt to economic changes and build lasting legacies through this event.

The United Bank for Africa (UBA), led by Nigerian entrepreneur Tony Elumelu, is set to host a new edition of its Business Series, focusing on empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to build businesses that can survive and thrive across generations.

The upcoming workshop, themed, “Built to Last: Building Generational Business,” will be held on Thursday at the UBA House in Marina, Lagos, and will also be accessible virtually.

This edition aims to highlight businesses that have demonstrated resilience and adaptability over time. UBA’s Group Head of Retail and Digital Banking, Shamsideen Fashola, emphasized the importance of learning from entrepreneurs who have built enduring businesses.

“This edition provides a platform for SMEs to learn from experienced entrepreneurs who have built and sustained businesses through the decades,” Fashola said.

Commitment to business growth

UBA Group Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications Alero Ladipo reiterated the bank’s commitment to supporting its diverse customer base.

“At UBA, we are committed to empowering businesses of all sizes, and this business series is one way we are fulfilling that commitment,” Ladipo stated.

The event will feature a panel of esteemed speakers, including Flora Mutahi, Atunyota Akpobome (Ali Baba), Tolani Tayo-Osikoya (Chef T), and Kelechi Amadi-Obi, who will share insights on building businesses that last.

A workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs

The UBA Business Series is part of the bank’s ongoing efforts to support the growth and sustainability of MSMEs across Africa.

By hosting regular seminars and workshops, UBA provides practical guidance from leading business leaders on running successful businesses, especially in challenging environments.

This event aims to equip SMEs with the knowledge needed to build sustainable businesses that can thrive for generations.