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https://www.facebook.com/WiderPerspectivesLtd/videos/1199932193700325/ Join us live on Facebook. 5th Abia SME Forum
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Good Morning All, Welcome to this beautiful Thursday. The long awaited 5th Abia SME forum is here!!!. We have taken advantage of the time to build tech enabled businesses. Today, Thursday, June 25 is the event by 11am and will be live on Zoom. To participate in this forum, you will have to register now to book the few available seats. See link below: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUqfuCqpz0tG9f9OAt7ArXghyAkHyYXL2yz We can't wait to welcome you. #buildingtechenabledbusinesses @kaladaapiafi @edughomhanson @thlaku @danielchinagozi @officialclement_
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1 day to go!!! WPL SME Development Conferences - 5th Abia SME Forum Hi there, meet one of our Panellists – CLEMENT ESHEMOGIE He will be speaking on the topic – “Leveraging Technology in Building Sustainable Businesses especially in Uncertain Times” at the 5th Abia SME Forum. Have you registered to participate in the forum, do now to book your space!! - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUqfuCqpz0tG9f9OAt7ArXghyAkHyYXL2yz We look forward to welcoming you. @kaladaapiafi @edughomhanson @jacobabaye @id_jackson @onyekachinzete @adah_umeh
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2 days to go!!! WPL SME Development Conferences - 5th Abia SME Forum Hi there, meet one of our Panellists – DANIEL CHINAGOZI He will be speaking on the topic – “Leveraging Technology in Building Sustainable Businesses especially in Uncertain Times” at the 5th Abia SME Forum. Have you registered to participate in this forum, do now to book your space!! - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUqfuCqpz0tG9f9OAt7ArXghyAkHyYXL2yz We look forward to welcoming you.
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3 days to go!!! WPL SME Development Conferences - 5th Abia SME Forum Hi there, meet one of our Panellist - TSHEPO THLAKU He will be speaking on the topic – Leveraging Technology in Building Sustainable Businesses especially in Uncertain Times at our 5th Abia SME Forum. Have you registered to participate in this forum, do now! - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUqfuCqpz0tG9f9OAt7ArXghyAkHyYXL2yz We look forward to welcoming you. @thlaku @kaladaapiafi @edughomhanson @jacobabaye @onyekachinzete @adah_umeh @id_jackson
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6 days to go!!! WPL SME Development Conferences - 5th Abia SME Forum Hi there, meet our Keynote Speaker - Nze Meekam K. Mgbenwelu, BA (Hons)., MSc., MBA He will be speaking on the theme – Building Tech Enabled SMEs and the Impact for our Economy at the 5th Abia SME Forum Nze Meekam K. Mgbenwelu is a Public Sector Policy & Information Communications Technology (ICT) Expert. He read at the University of Greenwich, City University and University of Westminster all in the United Kingdom. His Academic background includes (BA Hons) Political Economy, (MSc.,) Information Management and (MBA) Business Administration. In addition to formal courses of study, Nze Meekam K. Mgbenwelu has attended several short courses locally and internationally. He is the immediate past Commissioner for Technology Development in Imo State. Nze Meekam has over 25 years senior executive experience with a varied career in the public and private sectors. He has held several positions in the Presidency, Abuja where has served as a Subject Matter Expert to the Federal Government of Nigeria in the Power Sector Reform Programme under the leadership of the Prof. Barth Nnaji led Presidential Task Force on Power (PTFP). Nze Meekam also led the SURE-P team on Project Monitoring and Evaluation, under the Chairmanship of Dr. Christopher Kolade. He was a pioneer staff Microsoft Corporation in Nigeria where led the Marketing and Intellectual Property Compliance Team. Meekam has extensive work experience in several countries in Sub Saharan Africa namely Ghana, Benin Republic, Botswana, Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda and South Africa. An avid sportsman, he enjoys Reading, Hiking and Scrabble. He is a member of several professional associations including the Nigerian Institute of Management and Nigerian Association of Evaluators. He is married with two sons. Have you registered to participate in this forum? Do now via this link - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUqfuCqpz0tG9f9OAt7ArXghyAkHyYXL2yz For enquiries, please feel free to contact +234 9062981433, +234 9062981434 or mail onyekachi@widerperspectivesltd.com or forums@widerperspectivesltd.com. We look forward to welcoming you. @kaladaapiafi
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We welcome you to Wider Perspectives Limited’s annual SME Development Conferences beginning with 5th Abia State SME Forum. Our theme for this year - ‘‘Building Tech Enabled SMEs’’ We have taken advantage of the times and would hold our conferences virtually due to the strong need to build viable technology driven private sector that will meet current shift in business operations globally. With the increasing uncertainty as a result of the pandemic, businesses, SMEs need to rethink and re-strategized to be able to stay afloat now and beyond. The Conference is free and will hold on Thursday, June 25, 2020 by 11am, West African Time on ZOOM. To Register, Click on the Link: https://forms.gle/NUj64sHjVYcQCCtR8 For enquiries, please feel free to contact +234 9062981433, +234 9062981434 or mail onyekachi@widerperspectivesltd.com or forums@widerperspectivesltd.com. @kaladaapiafi @onyekachinzete @jacobabaye @adah_umeh @id_jackson @benwaritarinyu @officialncdmb
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We welcome you to Wider Perspectives Limited’s Webinar Series. With the increasing uncertainty as a result of the pandemic, businesses need to effectively manage their cash flow and optimize cost to achieve sustainability and drive business growth. Join Mr. Abiola Kalesanwo, one of the Directors of Wider Perspectives Limited as he gives practical insights on managing your cash flow in these uncertain times. Mr Kalesanwo has over 35 years experience in the downstream Oil & Gas Industry and has hands-on experience in all facets of the industry, spanning manufacturing, sales and marketing, technical services and product application. He is also an expert in cash flow management and has strong experience in operating, investing and financing activities which he will bring to bear during the discussion. This free webinar holds on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 by 2pm, West African Time. To Register, Click on the Link below: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvcO2trzItHdBHtxEvY3XFPWK_pEjcd2V6 @kaladaapiafi @benedictkalesanwo @anapfoundation @officialncdmb @jacobabaye @onyekachinzete @benwaritarinyu @bumceela @adah_umeh @id_jackson @lasbry_aka
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We welcome you to Wider Perspectives Limited’s Webinar Series. With the increasing uncertainty as a result of the pandemic, businesses need to effectively manage their cash flow and optimize cost to achieve sustainability and drive business growth. Join Mr. Abiola Kalesanwo, one of the Directors of Wider Perspectives Limited as he gives practical insights on managing your cash flow in these uncertain times. Mr Kalesanwo has over 35 years experience in the downstream Oil & Gas Industry and has hands-on experience in all facets of the industry, spanning manufacturing, sales and marketing, technical services and product application. He is also an expert in cash flow management and has strong experience in operating, investing and financing activities which he will bring to bear during the discussion. This free webinar holds on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 by 2pm, West African Time. To Register, Click on the Link below: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvcO2trzItHdBHtxEvY3XFPWK_pEjcd2V6 @kaladaapiafi @benedictkalesanwo @anapfoundation @officialncdmb @jacobabaye @onyekachinzete @benwaritarinyu @bumceela @adah_umeh @id_jackson @lasbry_aka
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15 days to 5th Abia State SME Forum!!! Do you want to increase visibility, are you unsure about how to leverage technology and remain a going concern in these uncertain times, then you must be part of this forum Date: Thursday, June 25, 2020 Venue: Zoom – live stream on Facebook (@WiderPerspectivesLtd) & Youtube (Wider Perspectives) Time: 11am For Enquiries Call or Whatsapp 09062981433, 09062981434 See testimonial from one of our participants: Wider Perspectives’ programmes provided me with the required push to start my own business and today, I have no regrets...I paid to enrol on WPL mentorship programme, today WPL is paying me to cover her forum....”- Kelvin Azuike - MD/ CEO Kevinaz Photography, Aba – Abia State) @kevinaz_photography @kaladaapiafi @onyekachinzete @jacobabaye @adah_umeh @lasbry_aka
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We thank you all that participated in our webinar – Thriving in Uncertain Times with Kalada Apiafi, Chairman, WPL Key now is implementation of all the learning from the discussion. This webinar will run every Month to interact and navigate through this challenging time of COVID 19 Pandemic and beyond. For those who missed it, kindly watch the broadcast or use the link below - https://www.facebook.com/WiderPerspectivesLtd/videos/2645194845769027/?sfnsn=scwspmo&extid=1dcS6S3mVRw3RiB3&d=n&vh=e It’s our pleasure to see businesses thrive!! Thank You.
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Failure to innovate in these uncertain times can leave you limping behind competitors who are soaring because they chose to innovate rather than go extinct. Join Kalada Apiafi, Chairman Wider Perspectives Limited, an astute boardroom player, management consultant for over 40 years and trainer for over 35 years to discuss practical insights on how to thrive in these times. This free session will hold on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 by 2pm Click on this link for registration https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIvfumhqDIrH9zEqXqGJpRoVR7chXx9DdDE For further enquiries, kindly contact Idongesit on +234 906 298 1422 or Victoria on +234 906 298 1432
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Be eligible to access the CBN Agribusiness, Small and Medium Enterprises Scheme (AGSMEIS) fund for your business. Enrol in our 5-day Online Enterprise Development Training which commences on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Click on this link to register https://forms.gle/sefBYMKRvAtSozVK8 For enquiries, Call or Whatsapp 09062981424, 09062981423 It promises to be interactive and educative experience and we look forward to welcoming you.
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Looking for funds to start a business or to expand your existing business? The Agri-Business, Small and Medium Enterprise Investment Scheme (AGSMEIS) is a funding scheme designed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to help SMEs acquire funds for sustainable Business Growth. This scheme is managed by NIRSAL Microfinance Bank and facilitated by Enterprise Development Institutes (EDI) across the nation accredited by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The role of the EDIs is to train Entrepreneurs and package them to be able to access the fund. Training is prerequisite to applying for the fund. Wider Perspectives Limited, is an EDI for the implementation of the Agri-Business, Small and Medium Enterprise Investment Scheme (AGSMEIS) in Abia, Akwa Ibom and Rivers States and has successfully packaged businesses to access the fund. Highlights of the CBN AGSMEIS fund include: • Access up to Ten Million Naira (N10,000,000) • No Collateral required • 5% Interest Rate for the 1st year and 9% for subsequent years • Loan Tenor up to 7 years • Moratorium up to 12 months. Eligible activities under the scheme are: • Businesses across the agricultural value chain, covering production, inputs supply, storage, processing, logistics and marketing. • MSMEs in the real sector including manufacturing, mining and petrochemicals • MSMEs in the service sector including Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and the Creative Industry • Financing under the scheme shall be for start-ups, business expansion or revival of ailing companies and must be in compliance with provisions of BOFIA (1991) as amended. Kindly turn on notification for updates on our upcoming trainings. We are committed to supporting your business growth process.
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We believe that in spite of the scary news and updates about Covid 19 and the challenges around it, there can be many opportunities as well; all you have to do is leverage! At WPL, we have just what you need to position well. It is the Business Acceleration Programme which supports SMEs to Scaleup. WPL Business Acceleration Programme (BAP) is an initiative that covers company Assessment, Business Advisory and Mentoring support, Market Linkages and Funding. The process is intense and rapid, compressing years’ worth of learning into a short very rich programme. The WPL Business Acceleration Programme is designed to last for Six (6) months for each client; however, it is flexible as well to suit your busy schedule. We are available and working online during this period of lockdown to provide this essential support To sign up, please call Adaobi on 0906 298 1423, Lasbry 0906 298 1434 or adaobi@widerperspectivesltd.com, lasbry@widerperspectivesltd.com Thank you and stay safe.
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WPL provides Market Access and Business Linkages support through her Business Acceleration Programme for SMEs. One of such support is giving SMEs in her community visibility. We are happy to share the effort of one of our SMEs who in line with curtailing the outbreak of COVID-19 Pandemic is producing hand sanitizers that meet the required standard at a discounted price. In sale are 200 ml, 100 ml and 30 ml bottles of sanitizers. Send us a chat if you would like to try them out and we would be glad to create the linkage. Meanwhile, remember to Stay Safe!
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Wider Perspectives Limited (WPL) is currently working with the Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB) to organize and execute the second Research and Development (R & D) Fair and Conference scheduled to hold at the Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos State, Nigeria with the theme “Creating Sustainable Collaboration in Research & Development in the Energy Sector”. Click link below for road show flag-off: https://ncdmb.gov.ng/2020/03/wabote-institutes-50m-rd-intervention-fund-flags-off-roadshow/
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@Wider Perspectives Limited, we create Value.
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“Personal development – the never ending chance to improve not only yourself but also attract opportunities and affect others” - Jim Rohn As a firm that believes in professional excellence and continuous improvement, we facilitated a training on Personal Development and Communication Skills for senior officers of the Ministry of Finance, Delta State Government. The training held on February 11 – 13, 2020.
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In Wider Perspectives Limited, we believe in Partnerships for Value Addition. We recently commenced a partnership with SAL Capital Limited, a Corporate Financing Firm of high repute for the purpose of mobilizing funds for our Clients through Investor Engagement. We are pleased to welcome them to our Corporate Family and look forward to a rewarding experience, mobilizing funds from best-fit sources for the growth and expansion of Client businesses.
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TALENT SEARCH Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Competent and resourceful candidates are required to fill the following positions below: • HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT (ENTRY LEVEL) • STRATEGY AND PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT (ENTRY LEVEL) • SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (ENTRY LEVEL) QUALIFICATION: • B.Sc. in Business Management, Social Sciences or relevant field • Maximum two years’ work experience • Must not be older than 27 years • Must be creative and analytical with excellent problem solving skills • Must be proficient in the use of Computer Appreciation • Good oral and written communication skill • Have good interpersonal and customer relation skill APPLICATION: Interested and qualified candidates should forward detailed CV quoting the position as subject of the email within one week of this publication to: recruitment@widerperspectivesltd.com Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Welcome to WPL 2020 SME Development Conferences. Theme: Building Tech Enabled SMEs Our Conferences: • Abia State – 5th Abia State SME Forum (ABSMEF) – Thursday, June 25, 2020 • Rivers State - 5th Business Linkages Forum (BLF – PH) – Thursday, August 27, 2020 • Bayelsa State – 2nd Business Linkages Forum (BLF–YEN) - Thursday, September 24, 2020. • Akwa Ibom State – 4th Akwa Ibom SME Roundtable (AKSMERT) – Thursday, October 29, 2020 For Adverts, Exhibition, Partnership & Sponsorship call +234 906 298 1433, +234 906 298 1434 or mail onyekachi@widerperspectivesltd.com, lasbry@widerperspectivesltd.com, forums@widerperspectivesltd.com We are creating a better future through SME Development!!! See you at the Conferences!!! #smedevelopment #businessdevelopment #easeofdoingbusiness
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Our Chairman, Kalada Apiafi spoke on the topic: The Entrepreneurial Mind - Innovate or Die at the SME/ICT Day of the 15th Port Harcourt International Trade Fair which held on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Obi Weli Conference Centre, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. #wplconferences #PHTradeFair #ict #smallbusiness
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Regulatory Compliance Workshop on the NOGICD Act 2010 On behalf of Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited (NAOC) and her Joint Venture (JV) Partners, we facilitated the second Regulatory Compliance Workshop on the NOGICD Act 2010. This workshop which is one of the capacity building initiatives of NAOC and her JV Partners held from Tuesday November 12 to Wednesday November 13, 2019 at Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt Rivers State, Nigeria. The first workshop held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State from September 24 – 25, 2018. NAOC in collaboration with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) organized this workshop to enlighten contractors on relevant regulatory issues @oando_plc @officialncdmb @wpl_conferences #oilandgasindustry #businessdevelopment #regulatory #compliance #agip
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Our Chairman, Kalada Apiafi will speak on the topic: The Entrepreneurial Mind - Innovate or Die at the SME/ICT Day of the 15th Port Harcourt International Trade Fair holding by 9am, tomorrow, Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Kalada Apiafi, a trainer par excellence, serial Board Member and a mentor to many has carved a niche as one of the highly revered professionals in Africa with experience spread around many countries of the world. #PHTradeFair #phccima #smedevelopment #ict
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We organized the 4th Abia State SME Forum on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at Enitona Hotel, Aba, Abia State, Nigeria. The forum was a success! We appreciate our partners - Abia State Government through the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Development, Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB), GVE Projects, Aba Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines & Agriculture (ACCIMA), Prince Joel & Associates, Bank of Industry (BOI) and Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON). We look forward to celebrating our participants’ successes at our forum next year. #globalvaluechains #wplconferences #sme #smedevelopment #businessdevelopment #abiastate
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Lagos Business Mentoring Workshop for Nigerian Oil and Gas Contractors: As part of the Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board’s (NCDMB) drive to grow and build in – country capacity in the Nigerian Oil & Gas Industry, we facilitated the second phase of the Business Mentoring Workshop on behalf of the Board for Contractors in the Oil & Gas Industry. This workshop held on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos State, Nigeria. The Objectives of the Business Mentoring Workshop includes: • Providing a forum for entrepreneurs to get practical advice on challenges they are facing in their businesses • Developing practical entrepreneurial skills for successful and competitive business operations • Developing leadership and people management skills • Understanding the impact of investment decisions – choice of investment opportunities to ensure business growth • Enhancing budgeting and cost management skills for business growth and sustainability • Understanding the concept of strategy and its importance • Understanding the need for international competitiveness and general business management • Providing strong networking opportunities for entrepreneurs. The Workshop Role Model, Atedo N A Peterside CON (Founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc & Chairman/Founder of Anap Business Jets Limited) made a presentation on the topic: ‘‘Growing your Business Beyond You’’. Practical insight/highlights from the presentation include: How to deal with the challenges of Growing a Business & common mistakes that hinder growth. Significance of a Business Growth Strategy The Current Business environment and how to make it work Investing in one’s self and one’s Business. Issues of Succession Planning and Finally, an insight on his Personal Succession Experience and Lessons. @officialncdmb @wpl_conferences @atedopeterside #businessdevelopment #wplconsulting
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Wider Perspectives Limited (WPL) invites you to the 4th Abia State SME Forum (ABSMEF) - Are you looking for Easier Access to Funds? - Do you want to have a strong Business to Business connection (B2B)? - Are you looking to increase your market share for more customers/clients for your products and services? - Are you in search of Business Partners and Network to expand your reach? - Do you want answers to Regulatory issues that pose as challenges for SMEs? Then you can’t afford to miss this forum. Theme: Linking SMEs to Global Value Chains Date: Thursday, November 28, 2019 Venue: Enitona Hotels, 8 Margaret Avenue, G.R.A, Aba North, Abia State, Nigeria. Time: 8:00am For participation, click the links below to register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-abia-state-sme-forum-absmef-tickets-80833409905 or http://www.widerperspectivesltd.com/siteadmin/exhibition_online_applications.php For Adverts & Exhibition call 09062981434 or mail lasbry@widerperspectivesltd.com For Sponsorship and Partnership call 09062981433 or mail onyekachi@widerperspectivesltd.com Partners: NCDMB, ACCIMA, PIND, GVE Projects, SMEDAN, SON, BOI, NEXIM Bank, NAFDAC, NEPC, CBN. Together we are creating a better future!!! See you at the forum!!!
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In conjunction with an American based Production Management Solutions Company - Strategic Project Solution (SPS), we facilitated a training on Project Production Management (PPM) on behalf of Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB) - for the Project 100 beneficiaries and other project managers in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry in two batches. The first batch of training took place on Monday, October 14 – Friday 18, 2019 while the second batch took place on Monday, October 21 – Friday 25, 2019 at Lagos Continental Hotel, Lagos State, Nigeria. @officialncdmb @kaladaapiafi #managementconsulting #project100 #businessdevelopment #wplconsulting
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Our Chairman, Kalada Apiafi delivered the keynote speech at the JCI World Congress 2019 Africa Business Seminar in Tallinn, Estonia on the topic: The right time for foreign companies to do business in Africa With him are Yasushi Nishida, Vice Chairman, Global Business Collaboration Commission, JCI Japan and Etsuko Okada an interpreter. Kalada Apiafi, a trainer par excellence, serial Board Member and a mentor to many has carved a niche as one of the highly revered professionals in Africa with experience spread around many countries of the world. @kaladaapiafi @jci_nigeria @jcilagosmetro @jci_global @jcijapan @jciestonia @2019jciworldcongress #wplconsulting #managementconsulting #businessdevelopment
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Wider Perspectives Limited had her Quarterly Outing on Friday, November 1, 2019. Highlight of the outing was Long Service Awards. Congratulations to the deserving Staff. @kaladaapiafi @onyekachinzete @jacobabaye #wplconsulting #widerperspectivesltd #businessdevelopment #managementconsulting
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3rd Akwa Ibom SME Roundtable (AKSMERT) held on Thursday October 24, 2019 at Emerald Event Centre, 119, Edet Akpan Avenue, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Theme: Linking SMEs to Global Value Chains. We appreciate our partners for a successful forum. Partners: • Akwa Ibom State Government • Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB) • Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) • GVE Projects • Cinfores Limited • Champion Breweries Plc • Prince Joel & Associates • Akwa Ibom Investment Corporation (AKICORP) • Bank of Industry (BOI) • Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) • Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) • Nigerian Export – Import Bank (NEXIM) • Small & Medium Enterprises Development Agency (SMEDAN) • Cameroonian Consulate, Calabar. @kaladaapiafi @officialncdmb @cinfores @gveprojectsltd @fatefoundation #wplconsulting #wplconferences #wpl #smedevelopment #businessdevelopment
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Business Mentoring Workshop for Nigerian Oil and Gas Contractors: Wider Perspectives Limited (WPL) facilitated a Business Mentoring Workshop for Contractors in the Oil & Gas Industry on behalf of Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB) The Programme held on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The Objectives of the programme include: • Providing a forum for entrepreneurs to get practical advice on challenges they are facing in their businesses • Developing practical entrepreneurial skills for successful and competitive business operations • Developing leadership and people management skills • Understanding the impact of investment decisions – choice of investment opportunities to ensure business growth • Enhancing budgeting and cost management skills for business growth and sustainability • Understanding the concept of strategy and its importance • Understanding the need for international competitiveness and general business management • Providing strong networking opportunities for entrepreneurs. The Workshop role models, Mr. Ibifuro Asawo (CEO, Cinfores Limited) and Dr. Keluo Bosah Chukwuogo (CEO, Boskel Nigeria Limited) provided practical insights on how to deal with the challenges of operating in the Nigerian economic environment as well as critical issues in obtaining and managing resources for business success. @officialncdmb @wpl_conferences @theasovilla @kaladaapiafi #wplconsulting #wplconferences #businessdevelopment
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SME Development in focus: Phase 2 of the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Micro – Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Entrepreneurship training programme facilitated by Wider Perspectives Limited. The programme held on September 24 – 26, 2019 at Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) International Training Institute, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria. #widerperspectivesltd #developmentbankofnigeria #managementconsulting #businessdevelopment #capacitydevelopment #wplconsulting #MSMEs @kaladaapiafi @devbankng @wpl_conferences @centralbankofnigeria
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23 Days To Go!!! Wider Perspectives Limited presents – 3rd Akwa Ibom SME Roundtable. Theme: ‘‘Linking SMEs to Global Value Chains’’ Thursday, October 24, 2019 8:00am Emerald Event Centre, 119 Edet Akpan Avenue, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria TESTIMONIAL FROM PREVIOUS EVENT: ‘‘I am writing first and foremost, to communicate deep appreciation and also commend the outstanding effort your organization has made so far to aid SMEs in Nigeria, your impact is not only affecting ''an economy'' but people's lives and destinies. However, I am glad to intimate you that two businesses (1. Agriculture i.e. fish farming alongside poultry and 2. Multi-Media Services) were started as a result of the stimulation Wider Perspectives initiated through the SME Roundtable in Uyo and these businesses are still pushing through despite the challenging economic situation in the Nation”... (Reign Sam - MD Gravity Multimedia) Do you need Business Support and Access to Market/Finance? Then you can’t afford to miss this year’s Event. Book your space to participate: http://www.widerperspectivesltd.com/exhibition/form.html or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-akwa-ibom-sme-roundtable-aksmert-tickets-73412870873 For enquiries, exhibition, adverts & partnership contact: 09062981434 or onyekachi@widerperspectivesltd.com
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Capacity Development in focus: ‘‘Presentation Skills are Key. People who work for you represent your brand. You want them to represent themselves – and represent you – in a certain way’’ – Marc Benioff Training of 5th Batch of Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) Staff on Presentation Skills facilitated by Wider Perspectives Limited (WPL). The training held on September 17 - 18, 2019 in Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria. @officialncdmb @kaladaapiafi @jacobabaye #wplconsulting #wplconferences #businessdevelopment #managementconsulting
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WPL SME DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCES INVITATION – Wider Perspectives Limited invites you to the 3rd Akwa Ibom SME Roundtable (AKSMERT) Theme: ‘‘Linking SMEs to Global Value Chains’’ Date: Thursday, October 24, 2019 Time: 8:00am Venue: Emerald Event Centre, 119 Edet Akpan Avenue, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Aims: - Connecting SMEs to large buyers of goods and services - Access to Market and Finance - Maximize Business Opportunities - Networking - Advocacy for favourable Business Climate Partners: Akwa Ibom State Government, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), GVE Projects, Cinfores Limited, Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Nigerian Export – Import Bank (NEXIM), Small & Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON), National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Bank of Industry (BOI) Do you need Business Support and Access to Market/Finance? Then you can’t afford to miss this year’s Forum. Book your space to participate: http://www.widerperspectivesltd.com/exhibition/form.html or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-akwa-ibom-sme-roundtable-aksmert-tickets-73412870873 For enquiries, exhibition, adverts & partnership contact: 090629814334 or onyekachi@widerperspectivesltd.com See you at the Forum!!! #wplconsulting #wplconferences #businessdevelopment #managementconsulting @kaladaapiafi
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SME Development in focus: Wider Perspectives Limited facilitated Phase 1 of the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Micro – Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Entrepreneurship training programme. The programme held on, August 20 – 22, 2019 at Chelsea Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria. @kaladaapiafi @benwaritarinyu @adah_umeh @jacobabaye @onyekachinzete @id_jackson @lasbry_aka #DBNEntrepreneurshipMSMEstraing #wplconsulting #wplconferences
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Nigerian Content Champion and SME Friendly Personality Awards: Wider Perspectives Limited (WPL) in Partnership with Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PHCCIMA) presented Nigerian Content Champion Award to Engr. Simbi Wabote FNSE (Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board) and SME Friendly Personality Award to Chief Nabil Ahmed Saleh (President, Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture) during the 4th Business Linkages Forum, Port Harcourt held on Thursday, August 29, 2019. @officialncdmb @kaladaapiafi @jacobabaye #wplconsulting #wplconferences
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4th Business Linkages Forum 2019 in partnership with Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PHCCIMA), which held on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Azny Place, GRA Phase III, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Theme: ‘‘Linking SMEs to Global Value Chains’’. Wider Perspectives Limited Promoting SME Development!!! Sponsors: * Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB) * GVE Projects * Starz Investments Company Limited * GGI International Nigeria Limited Partners: * The Promise * Prince Joel & Associates * Rivers State Television * Nigeria Info, Port Harcourt * Palm Nectars Breweries Limited * Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) * Golden Tulip *Mion Global Group * Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) * Negerian Export - Import Bank (NEXIM) * Small & Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) * Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) * Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) * National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) @officialncdmb @kaladaapiafi
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‘‘There is no such thing as Presentation Talent, it is called Presentation Skills’’ – David J.P. Phillips. Training of Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) Staff on Presentation Skills, facilitated in Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria. The training was resourceful and beneficial as recorded by participants. @kaladaapiafi @jacobabaye @onyekachinzete @benwaritarinyu @bumceela @0viii @adah_umeh @id_jackson @lasbry_aka @officialncdmb @wpl_conferences #managementconsulting #wplconsulting #businessdevelopment
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21days to 4th BLF - PH Wider Perspectives Limited (WPL) and Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PHCCIMA) presents - 4th Business Linkages Forum - Port Harcourt. Theme: Linking SMEs to Global Value Chains. August 29, 2019 8:00am Azny Place, 2 Louis Drive, Opposite Next Time Supermarket, GRA, Off Abacha Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Do you need Business Support and Market Access/Finance?, then you can’t afford to miss this year’s Forum. Book your space to participate: http://www.widerperspectivesltd.com/exhibition/form.html. For Enquiries, Exhibition, Adverts & Partnership contact 08167339985 or lasbry@widerperspectivesltd.com See you at the Forum!!! @kaladaapiafi @jacobabaye @onyekachinzete @benwaritarinyu @bumceela @0viii @id_jackson @adah_umeh @lasbry_aka @officialncdmb @fatefoundation @dangotegroup #wplconsulting #wplconsulting #managementconsulting
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22 days to 4th BLF - PH Wider Perspectives Limited (WPL) and Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PHCCIMA) presents - 4th Business Linkages Forum - Port Harcourt. Theme: Linking SMEs to Global Value Chains. August 29, 2019 8:00am Azny Place, 2 Louis Drive, Opposite Next Time Supermarket, GRA Phase III, Off Abacha Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Do you need Business Support and Market Access/Finance?, then you can’t afford to miss this year’s Forum. Book your space to participate: http://www.widerperspectivesltd.com/exhibition/form.html. For Enquiries, Exhibition, Adverts & Partnership contact 08167339985 or lasbry@widerperspectivesltd.com See you at the Forum!!! @kaladaapiafi @jacobabaye @onyekachinzete @benwaritarinyu @bumceela @0viii @id_jackson @adah_umeh @lasbry_aka @officialncdmb @fatefoundation @tonyelumelufoundation @dangotegroup #wplconsulting #wplconferences #managementconsulting
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23 days to 4th BLF - PH Wider Perspectives Limited (WPL) and Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PHCCIMA) presents - 4th Business Linkages Forum - Port Harcourt. Theme: Linking SMEs to Global Value Chains. August 29, 2019 8:00am Anzy Place, 2 Louis Drive, Opposite Next Time Supermarket, GRA, Off Abacha Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Do you need Business Support and Market Access/Finance?, then you can’t afford to miss this year’s Forum. Book your space to participate: http://www.widerperspectivesltd.com/exhibition/form.html. For Enquiries, Exhibition, Adverts & Partnership, contact 08167339985 or lasbry@widerperspectivesltd.com See you at the Forum!!! @kaladaapiafi @jacobabaye @id_jackson @adah_umeh @onyekachinzete #wplconsulting #managementconsulting #wplconsulting
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“Strategy is style of thinking, a conscious and deliberate process, an intensive implementation system and the science of ensuring future success.” Pete Johnson. Wider Perspectives Limited (WPL) had her 2019 Mid – Year Strategy Review Session. The Session held on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at the firm’s head office in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. @kaladaapiafi @jacobabaye @onyekachinzete @id_jackson @adah_umeh @0viii @benwaritarinyu #wplconsulting #wplconferences #managementconsulting
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‘‘The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.’’ – Riley .B. King. Wider Perspectives Limited Participated at the 3rd Annual Conference of Learning and Development Network International, Port Harcourt Chapter. The Conference held on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Anzy Place, GRA, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, with the theme ‘‘Optimizing Productivity and Business Growth through Learning and Development. The conference was impactful and resourceful as recorded by participants. #wplconsulting #businessdevelopment t #wplconferences @kaladaapiafi @jacobabaye @id_jackson @adah_umeh @onyekachinzete @lasbry_aka @0viii @bumceela
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NIGERIAN CONTENT DEVELOPMENT: Niger Delta University (NDU) and Centre for Marine Surveyors of Nigeria (CMSN) recently signed an MOU for the establishment of a Centre to offer Professional Diploma Programmes in Marine Survey. Wider Perspectives Limited (WPL) have been engaged as Consultants to the Centre for Marine Surveyors of Nigeria to implement and achieve the objectives of the MoU. #wplconsulting #businessdevelopment @kaladaapiafi @jacobabaye @id_jackson @adah_umeh
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Our Quarterly Health Enlightenment Programme held in Wider Perspectives Limited (WPL) Head Office, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria on Thursday, July 4, 2019 with the theme “Stress Management in the Work Place”. The Health Enlightenment Programme followed with an ‘’Operation Walk for Life‘’ on Saturday, July 6, 2019. The walk for life exercise was fun filled as demonstrated by Staff. #wplconsulting @Wider Perspectives Ltd @ConsultWiderP
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‘‘Successful Transition is the last act of a Leader’’ – Jacob Abaye Wider Perspectives Limited (WPL) has proven to be a doer of what she preaches. As recommended by the Chairman, Mr Kalada Apiafi and ratified by the Board of Directors of the Company, on Monday July 1, 2019, the Baton of Managing the Company was handed over to Mrs. Edughom Hanson. Mrs Hanson has been the Deputy Managing Director of the Company since 2011. The former Managing Director, Mr Kalada Apiafi is now the Chairman, Board of Directors of WPL. Amongst her many engagements, Edughom served as an Elected Council Member of the Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PHCCIMA) between 2015 and 2018 and currently the Chairman of the ICT and SME Committee of the Chamber. We congratulate our new Managing Director and Chairman. From us all at Wider Perspectives Limited Congratulations!!! @kaladaapiafi @jacobabaye @onyekachinzete @benwaritarinyu @bumceela @0viii @id_jackson @adah_umeh @lasbry_aka
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Memories: Wider Perspectives Limited Participated and Exhibited at the 2nd Annual International Conference & Exhibition of OGTAN (Oil & Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria). The Programme held on Monday, April 15 and Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos State, Nigeria, with the theme ‘‘Human Capital Development as a Driver for National Transformation’’. @kaladaapiafi @id_jackson @benwaritarinyu @adah_umeh @bumceela @lasbry_aka @onyekachinzete @wpl_conferences