Nigeria’s thought leaders gather on 1 December at Megastar Man of the Decade Awards in Abuja to discuss social enterprise as a driver of development.

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he 2024 Megastar Man of the Decade Awards promises to be a landmark event, with Nigeria’s top thought leaders and influential figures poised to engage in a pivotal panel discussion on the role of social enterprise in national development.

This prestigious awards ceremony, scheduled for 1 December at the Wells Carlton Hotel and Apartments in Abuja, will feature a high-level dialogue themed “Social Enterprise: A Catalyst for Development in Nigeria.”

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The confirmed panellists include notable public figures such as Senator Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole, representing Edo North; Senator Prince Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North; and Chief Dele Momodu, the respected journalist and publisher of Ovation Magazine.

Joining them are Labaran Shuaibu Magaji, Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice of Nasarawa State, and Sijibomi Ogundele, CEO of Sujimoto Construction, a leader in Nigerian real estate development.

Executive Producer of the event, Adeniyi Ifetayo, shared his excitement about the calibre of participants, stating, “We are witnessing an unprecedented gathering of Nigeria’s finest minds coming together to discuss crucial aspects of our national development.”

He revealed that talks with additional high-profile figures are underway to further enrich the discussion.

This year’s panel will explore innovative strategies for leveraging social enterprise to drive sustainable development in Nigeria, drawing from the panellists’ wealth of experience across business, public service, law, and media.

With each panellist bringing unique insights, the discussion aims to spark a deeper consciousness among attendees and inspire actionable steps toward development.

Ifetayo assured that the event would exceed expectations in terms of impactful dialogue and outcomes.

As anticipation builds, the Megastar Man of the Decade Awards 2024 is set to not only honour achievements but also foster meaningful conversation on harnessing social enterprise as a transformative tool in Nigeria’s development journey.