In a bid to support business owners and cushion the effects of the increasingly challenging economy, the business community of Daystar Christian Centre is putting together a business boot camp that would provide a significant capacity boost for business owners.
The boot camp, themed “Blossoming Through Chaotic Times,” the event is going to take place on Thursday and Friday, June 27 and 28, 2024, at Plot A3C, Ikosi Road, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos.
Mr. Ayo Makinde, the Daystar head of communication in a statement on Tuesday said the Senior Pastor of the Church, Sam Adeyemi, noted that, “We are in dire economic times globally, and these have a harrowing impact on most businesses. For over a decade, Daystar Business Academy (DBA) has empowered countless business owners.
Recognising the current economic challenges, we are bringing our DBA alumni, DBC members and entrepreneurs, and business owners from the wider society to this intensive two-day bootcamp.”
The Daystar Business Community (DBC) is a vibrant community of faith-driven business leaders united by a common purpose: to be role models for economic and social transformation. Their creed is that business can be a force for good, creating prosperity and opportunity for all.
Dr. Blessing Ayemhere, Head of the Daystar Business Community, hinted that “our upcoming business Bootcamp is a unique opportunity designed to equip participants with the tools they need to thrive in today’s complex economic climate. This Bootcamp is designed for both startups and established businesses.”
Speakers at the programme are the GMD, Rainoil Limited, Dr. Gabriel Ogbechie, Co-Founder, Bravewood Limited, Dr. Akinwande Ademosu, Mr. Gbenga Afolabi, Group CEO, Hazon Holdings and the Founder/CEO, DealRoom Global, Mrs Comfort Aruosa-Osemwegie. Also featured in the just concluded Pre-boot camp event is Mr. Femi Adeoti, GMD/Co-Founder, Routelink Group.
Through interactive workshops, expert-led sessions and hands-on exercises, participants will learn practical strategies to overcome challenges and leverage opportunities in the VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) environment, and receive actionable tools to optimise business operations, manage finances effectively, and identify new growth opportunities. Participants will also enjoy connections: network and collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs, fostering knowledge sharing and peer learning.
Some alumni of the Daystar Business Academy shared their experiences. “My healthcare business got a clearer perspective after attending the academy, and the business tools given to us helped put my business structure and systems in order,” says Dr. Motunde Sokoya. Another alumni, Sylvester Obi, said, “With the help of the facilitators and mentors at the DBA, I was able to create a detailed and applicable business plan that brought a quantum leap to my business growth.
The forthcoming business Bootcamp will enable participants to navigate these chaotic times and blossom as a community. Expected participants include entrepreneurs, business owners, CEOs, MDs, senior corporate executives, management consultants, aspiring entrepreneurs, key sector leaders and regulators. The Bootcamp will take place between 9am to 3pm on Thursday.
