The Minister for Youth Development, Comrade Olawande Emmanuel Ayodele; Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs, Dr. Tope Fasua; former Ogun State Governor and Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Otunba Gbenga Daniel; and the Director-General of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Dr. Shaibu Husseini, are among prominent personalities expected to speak at the 10th edition of the Young Leaders Entrepreneurship Conference (YOLEC).

The conference, which focuses on empowering young business owners and startup founders through fintech innovation and SME financing, is scheduled to hold in Abuja on June 4, 2026.

Themed, “Empowering Young Entrepreneurs with Fintech Platforms and SME Financing to Boost Startups for a Smarter Digital Economy,” the event aims to provide practical insights, networking opportunities, and financial empowerment for emerging entrepreneurs across Nigeria.

The conference, organised by Yolechub, will take place at the National Open University Headquarters, Jabi, Abuja, by 9:00 a.m.

Other speakers expected at the event include Bunmi Ayodele of Wema Bank and finance strategist, Temilola Aderonke Onalaja, while the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, is billed as Chairman of the occasion.

According to the organisers, the conference is designed to equip young entrepreneurs with knowledge on accessing fintech platforms, SME financing opportunities, digital innovation, and strategies for building sustainable businesses in Nigeria’s evolving digital economy.

The event Is supported by several organisations, including Sparklight News, ALAT by Wema, NFVCB, Trust Link Insurance Brokers Limited, CropMind, and other partners.

Interested participants are encouraged to register online ahead of the conference. (The Nation)

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