Sterling Bank has partnered with international trade consultancy, Export And Sell Nigeria Limited, to organise the maiden edition of the ‘Export to Wealth’ conference.
In a statement, the bank said that the conference scheduled to start on Wednesday, empower 2,000 export-ready businesses by providing practical tools and resources for successful sales on international retailing platforms.
The Chief Product Officer at Sterling Bank, Mustapha Otaru, said, “We are excited to collaborate with Export and Sell Nigeria Limited to bring the ‘Export to Wealth’ conference to fruition. This initiative aligns with our commitment to supporting local businesses and fostering economic development. By providing practical solutions and facilitating market access, we aim to empower businesses to scale and succeed globally.”
Also, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Export And Sell, Nduka Udeh, said “The seminar will train Nigerian businesses with exportable products to identify opportunities in international markets for their products, label and package their goods to the best international standards with aim of earning FX via exports.”
According to the firm, the ‘Export to Wealth’ conference will feature workshops and networking opportunities to guide businesses through the export process.
It added that attendees would gain insights into market trends, e-commerce strategies, and regulatory compliance, with a granular emphasis on accessing the United States market.
Sterling Bank recently signed an agreement with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria to disburse N5bn in capital to businesses, at a single-digit interest rate, to stimulate sustainable growth in the real sector of the Nigerian economy.
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