Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project (ROGEAP), in partnership with Ecobank Nigeria is set to roll out a three-day Entrepreneurship Business Training (EBT) Workshop for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the solar energy sector.
This training, scheduled for March 10-12, 2025, in Abuja, aims to empower 50 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with the essential technical, financial, and business management skills needed to succeed in the rapidly growing renewable energy industry.
Through this initiative, participants will gain in-depth knowledge of the off-grid solar value chain, quality assurance, environmental and social risk management, business model development, and access to financial opportunities such as ROGEAP grants and credit lines.
Key Training Modules Include: understanding the structure of ROGEAP and available grant opportunities, introduction to off-grid solar systems and their applications, solar product quality assurance and compliance with industry standards.
Others are: business model canvas and business plan creation, strategies for expanding business operations and entering new markets and accessing ROGEAP credit lines and financial guarantees.
The training will be facilitated by expert trainers from ROGEAP, Ecobank, and other industry specialists, offering tailored and high-impact learning experiences.
ESF Team Lead at ROGEAP, Salamatu Baba Tunzwang said:” This workshop is a crucial step toward advancing sustainable energy access and business growth in Nigeria. By equipping SMEs with the right tools and knowledge, we are empowering them to drive economic development while expanding access to clean energy solutions.
Divisional Head, FCT / North Ecobank Nigeria, Tunde Dawodu said: “At Ecobank, we are excited about this collaboration. The workshop aligns with our ongoing efforts to support SME growth. “This training will be invaluable for our SME customers involved in solar installations and sales. It complements our ELLEVATE Program and Single Market Trade Hub, providing them with access to customized financial products, digital tools, and strategic guidance to expand into broader markets.”
Selected participants from Ecobank Nigeria’s network will attend the training in person.
ROGEAP is funded by the World Bank, the Clean Technology Fund (CTF), and the Directorate General for International Cooperation (DGIS) of the Netherlands. It is implemented by ECOWAS through a Project Fund Manager (PFM). ROGEAP’s mission is to enhance access to sustainable energy across 12 ECOWAS member countries and 7 additional African nations by developing regional market for off-grid solar products and supporting value chain stakeholders.
Ecobank Nigeria Ltd. is a subsidiary of the Ecobank Group, the leading pan-African banking group with operations in 35 African countries and an international presence in four locations (London, Paris, Beijing, and Dubai).
Ecobank’s unique pan-African platform is designed to help unlock the opportunities of the continent, for the continent, facilitating regional integration, trade, and investment across borders.
