The Vice-President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has described EnterpriseNGR as a game-changer in the economy as it is in line with the federal government’s commitment to continue promoting increased collaboration between the public and private sector.
EnterpriseNGR is a professional policy and advocacy group established with the objective of promoting and advocating for the Financial and Professional Services (FPS) sector of Nigeria, with a view to transforming Nigeria into the premier financial services centre in Africa.
Osinbajo, who disclosed this yesterday during a virtual meeting to mark the official launch of EnterpriseNGR tagged: “Voices of Enterprise” said the organisation has the overarching vision to advance Nigeria’s transformation with premium financial services to make the domestic environment competitive and attractive.
He stated that the launch would promote transformation and inclusion of the Nigerian economy while applauding the efforts of PriceWater Coopers, FMDQ operators and other collaborators for strengthening the capacity of the private sector in the country.
He described EnterpriseNGR as a united and powerful voice of the Nigerian business community to drive economic development.
Earlier in his remarks, the EnterpriseNGR Board Chairman, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, stated that the private sector and government must work hand in hand to promote Nigeria, both overseas and domestically.
He also affirmed that as a world-class centre for financial services EnterpriseNGR would lead private sector advocacy and interventions in partnership with government and regulators.
On her part, the Chief Executive Officer, EnterpriseNGR, Ms Obi Ibekwe, said the goal of the organisation is to place 5,000 interns annually and scale it up to 1, 00,000 over 10 years.
Continuing, she added: “This effort reinforces our determination to contribute our quota towards resolving the unemployment problem in Nigeria. Working alongside identified partners in the financial and professional services sector, we will engage and recruit graduates for a combination of virtual and in-person internship roles at partner organizations.”
It was revealed that at the event EnterpriseNGR aims to effect positive economic change in Nigeria, advance the business priorities of its members and ensure their voices are heard.
The organisation also disclosed that the ‘Youth of Enterprise’ internship programme is its commitment to empowering the next generation of workplace talent, create meaningful work experiences and foster an ecosystem of support and networking.
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