The Federal Government has been urged to prioritise revenue generation by investing in platforms that equip Nigerians with practical sales and income-generation skills, as part of efforts to strengthen the economy.

Executive Officer of the African School of Sales and Management (ASSAM), Dr Femi Joshua, stated this recently  at 2026 Sales Power Conference with the theme “Sell smart win big”.

He stated that Nigeria’s economic challenges could be addressed by empowering individuals and businesses to increase earnings, rather than relying solely on salaries.

He advised the Federal Government to create similar platforms where citizens could learn practical revenue-generation strategies, stressing that government institutions must also focus on boosting internally generated revenue to drive economic stability.

According to the convener , structured sales and revenue training would enable professionals and companies to improve performance, create jobs and increase disposable income, with a ripple effect on national economic growth.

Dr Joshua mentioned  that participants at their previous  training have  improved their sales capacity earn higher commissions, enhance their living standards and support their dependants, while companies that grow revenue are able to expand operations and employ more people.

He  stressed that salary-based income alone was no longer sufficient to meet basic needs, noting that skills acquisition and revenue-driven training offered more sustainable economic benefits.

One of the Speakers  at the conference Dr Elisha Manman emphasized that any company that doesn’t sell will die , hence their idea is to give the sales representatives the right skill and knowledge to boost their income.

He emphasized the need for sales executives to set goals that are effective, achievable, relevant and  time bound saying sales is what can be done by everyone.

He urged participants to be intentional  by being  goal oriented, avoid wasting time, focus and be  clear ensuring to do the exact thing that needs to be done

He emphasized that any company that doesn’t sell will die , hence their idea is to give the sales representatives the right skill and knowledge to boost their income.

He emphasized the need for sales executives to set goals that are effective, achievable, relevant and  time bound saying sales is what can be done by everyone.

He urged participants to be intentional  by being  goal oriented, avoid wasting time, focus and be  clear ensuring to do the exact thing that needs to be done.