The Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project (ROGEAP), in partnership with Ecobank Nigeria, has launched a three-day Entrepreneurship Business Training workshop in Lagos aimed at empowering 50 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the solar energy sector.
This intensive training is designed to provide participants with essential technical, financial, and business management skills, equipping them to thrive in Nigeria’s expanding renewable energy market. The curriculum includes sessions on the structure and opportunities available within ROGEAP, practical applications of off-grid solar systems, quality assurance standards, and strategies for business growth and market expansion.
Speaking at the event, Tunde Dawodu, Divisional Head, FCT/North at Ecobank Nigeria, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to supporting SME development.
“As a bank, we recognize the significant contribution of SMEs to the economy, including their role in job creation and GDP growth. When SMEs succeed, we all succeed — the bank, the entrepreneurs, and the country at large,” he stated.
Dawodu also noted that the initiative aligns with Ecobank’s Ellevate Program and Single Market Trade Hub, both of which offer customized financial products, digital resources, and strategic insights designed to help SMEs scale across markets.
ROGEAP’s Project Fund Manager, Salamatu Baba, highlighted the long-term value of the training, stating:
“This workshop is more than just a learning event; it’s an investment in the future of clean energy. By equipping solar entrepreneurs with the right knowledge, tools, and networks, we are creating a resilient ecosystem that will drive energy access and job creation across underserved communities.”
A similar workshop is scheduled to take place in Abuja, underscoring ROGEAP’s broader mission to strengthen clean energy capacity and entrepreneurship across West Africa.
