Vice President Kashim Shettima, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and business leader Tony Elumelu are among the key figures expected at this year’s Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) conference.

The event, themed “2025 SMEDAN GROW Nigerian Conference,” will take place in Lagos from November 16 to 18.

Vice President Shettima and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, will officially open the conference, while Tony Elumelu is scheduled to deliver a high-impact keynote address focused on advancing small business growth nationwide.

According to SMEDAN Director-General, Dr. Charles Odii, the conference aims to drive meaningful results for entrepreneurs.

“This will be a festival of ideas and innovation. Beyond discussions, participants will gain access to grants, markets, skills, and other practical opportunities for growth,” he said.

Governor Sanwo-Olu will also host a special stakeholder session, during which awards will be presented to governors who have demonstrated strong support for MSME development across the country.