The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has signed an MOU with Lagos State University (LASU) to conduct Diploma and Post-Graduate programs in Entrepreneurship studies.
Speaking at the occasion, the Director-General of the LCCI, Dr. Chinyere Almona FCA, expressed her joy about the partnership and optimism about the success of the program. She said that students who enroll into the Entrepreneurship program will not only be engaged in intensive classroom training, but they will also go out on industrial tours, and have engagements with established members of the Chamber, who will mentor them.
According to the Director of the Business Education Services and Training (BEST) unit of the LCCI, Dr. Taiwo Nolas-Alausa, the partnership will see both organizations work together to train and award successful students with Diploma and Post Graduate degrees.
They will also have the convenience of studying during the weekends and strike will never be an issue. He stated that students who successfully complete the diploma program will also enjoy direct entry access to part time degree entrepreneurship programs in LASU, if they so desire.
Entrepreneurship education seeks to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and motivation to encourage entrepreneurial success in a variety or settings. In essence, it is oriented towards different ways of realizing opportunities. It will facilitate industrialization and technological advancement in Nigeria.
Admission is open to the interested public and those who wish to further their studies are invited to apply to this program and optimize this golden opportunity.