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Igbo Apprenticeship System
15 Jan, 2024

From Humble Beginnings to Booming Businesses: The Igbo Apprenticeship System Decoded

Imagine a world where your boss becomes your investor, your training is hands-on and practical, and success breeds not competition, but collaboration. Imagine a system where classrooms are bustling marketplaces, textbooks are business ledgers, and teachers are seasoned entrepreneurs. This isn’t a futuristic vision, but the very essence of the Igbo Apprenticeship system, a centuries-old […]

14 Dec, 2023

Unlocking the South East’s Sustainable Development Potential: A Roadmap for Investors

Umu Igbo, the spirit of enterprise runs deep in our veins. From navigating the bustling markets of Onitsha to building billion-dollar empires, we’ve always been pioneers, driven by a fierce determination to succeed. But today, more than ever, we stand at a crossroads. The South East, a land blessed with vibrant culture, fertile soil, and […]

23 Dec, 2021

SEES6 Video Sessions and Presentation Slides

The South East Economic Summit is a multi-stakeholder event that provides an opportunity for the government, the private sector, and citizens to interact on issues relating to the development of the South East. The SEES Series has been highly successful in driving regional thinking and dialogue concerning both the general Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) […]

#SEES5 Virtual Summit

The South East Governors’ Forum (SEGF) and private sector partners led by SEREDEC, as significant regional platforms, have organized the annual South East Economic Summits (SEES).

SEES is a multi-stakeholder event that provides an opportunity for the government, the private sector, and citizens to interact on issues relating to the development of the South East (SE).

This is the 5th in the SEES series of annual events. The SEES Series has been highly successful in driving regional thinking and dialogue concerning both the general Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) issues and specific Regional Infrastructural Projects.

The 5th SEES (17th December 2020) is being held virtually taking into consideration the effects that COVID-19 pandemic has had on physical gatherings.

With lessons from the #ENDSARS peaceful protests and impact of COVID 19, the Summit focuses on Youths as the engine for South-East entrepreneurship and industrialization, while promoting gender balance and inclusivity.

We thank our panelists:

  • Mr. Emmanuel Azubuike Chiemeka – Promoter, Linace Farms Nigeria Ltd
  • Mr. Ken Anyanwu – Representative, Aba Leather Industry
  • Mr. Gerald Ilukwe – Former MD/CEO, Galaxy Backbone Ltd
  • Mrs. Uchenna Onwuamaegbu Ugwu – CEO, Edufun Tecknik
  • Mr. Philip Udeochu – Chief Program Officer, SMEDAN
  • Chineze Okafor – Cofounder, Alaigbo Development and Accountability Initiative (ADAI)

…who made time from their busy schedules to be part of this virtual summit.

Also, we specially thank our partners ( The South East Governors’ Forum and FCDO PERL) for their tremendous support in making this summit a success.

All #SEES5 presentations are available for download here – https://southeast.ng/sees5-presentations/

Register for the next SEES Event here – https://southeast.ng/event-registration/

18 Dec, 2020

5th South East Economic Summit 2020 (#SEES5) – Full Video Session

The South East Governors’ Forum (SEGF) and private sector partners led by SEREDEC, as significant regional platforms, have organized the annual South East Economic Summits (SEES). SEES is a multi-stakeholder event that provides an opportunity for the government, the private sector, and citizens to interact on issues relating to the development of the South East […]

Dr. Mark Abani (Director of the South East Economic Summit), shares his impression of the 5th edition of SEES.

The South East Governors’ Forum (SEGF) and private sector partners led by SEREDEC, as significant regional platforms, have organized the annual South East Economic Summits (SEES).

SEES is a multi-stakeholder event that provides an opportunity for the government, the private sector, and citizens to interact on issues relating to the development of the South East (SE).

The SEES Series has been highly successful in driving regional thinking and dialogue concerning both the general Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) issues and specific Regional Infrastructural Projects.

The 5th SEES (17th December 2020) is being held virtually taking into consideration the effects that COVID-19 pandemic has had on physical gatherings.

With lessons from the #ENDSARS peaceful protests and impact of COVID 19, the Summit focuses on Youths as the engine for South-East entrepreneurship and industrialization while promoting gender balance and inclusivity.

All #SEES5 presentations are available here – https://southeast.ng/sees5-presentations

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18 Dec, 2020

Dr. Mark Abani’s Impression of #SEES5

Dr. Mark Abani (Director of the South East Economic Summit), shares his impression of the 5th edition of SEES. The South East Governors’ Forum (SEGF) and private sector partners led by SEREDEC, as significant regional platforms, have organized the annual South East Economic Summits (SEES). SEES is a multi-stakeholder event that provides an opportunity for […]

Prof. Bart Nnaji (SEREDEC Chairman), shares his impression on the 5th edition of the South East Economic Summit – #SEES5.

The South East Governors’ Forum (SEGF) and private sector partners led by SEREDEC, as significant regional platforms, have organized the annual South East Economic Summits (SEES).

SEES is a multi-stakeholder event that provides an opportunity for the government, the private sector, and citizens to interact on issues relating to the development of the South East (SE).

The SEES Series has been highly successful in driving regional thinking and dialogue concerning both the general Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) issues and specific Regional Infrastructural Projects.

18 Dec, 2020

Prof. Bart Nnaji Shares His Thoughts On #SEES5

Prof. Bart Nnaji (SEREDEC Chairman), shares his impression on the 5th edition of the South East Economic Summit – #SEES5. The South East Governors’ Forum (SEGF) and private sector partners led by SEREDEC, as significant regional platforms, have organized the annual South East Economic Summits (SEES). SEES is a multi-stakeholder event that provides an opportunity […]