The School of Arts, Management and Social Sciences (SAMSS) at Skyline University Nigeria (SUN) has today, May 6th, 2025, hosted two guest sessions as it commences entrepreneurship week. The week is set to equip students with skills and first-hand experiences from professionals on how to create and maintain sustainable business practices.
In his opening remarks, Dr. S. Sundararajan, the Dean of the School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS), welcomed the students and the guests to the session. He said the week is held every year to allow the students to interface with professionals in the industry, which will empower them with knowledge adequately.
Facilitating the first session, Mr. Ahmad Bature, the Executive Director of Start-up Kano, delivered on ‘Innovative business models and strategic thinking for sustainable entrepreneurship’. He engaged the students in a practical session on coming up with a start-up business, which enabled them to identify a business, identify a value proposition, identify activities and business structure, and identify budgeting and revenue streams, among other things. He then listened to group presentations on the various businesses presented by the students and advised on how they can improve in some areas.
On her part, Mrs. Adenike Emmanuel, a seasoned fashion designer and entrepreneur in Kano State, presented on ‘Strategic innovation for sustainable entrepreneurship’. She emphasized on the need for the students to learn social, technical and soft skills which they can learn while in school. She advised them to explore creating sustainable products or services using natural products that are readily available.
Giving the closing remarks, Dr. Raghu Yadaganti, a lecturer in the School of Arts, Management and Social Sciences (SAMSS) appreciated the guest speakers for gracing the session. He applauded their efforts in sharing from the wealth of their experiences to motivate and empower the students.
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