The Nigerian government should prioritize empowering the youth and women -Founder UMNY’S NATURE

By Sulaimon Olanrewaju

A business expert and innovator, Ummulkhayr Adeleke Lawal, has called on governments at all levels to prioritise empowering youth and women through maximum support for SMEs to eradicate poverty and boost economic development.

Hajia Adeleke reiterated this while addressing newsmen at the NASFAT Economic and Empowerment Program, which took place at the Lagos State Secretariat Mosque, Alausa, Ikeja, earlier today, 24th August 2025.

Also during her keynote address, she highlighted some basic principles that make any business or skills become enviable and the business owners on top of the people’s agenda on a daily basis.

Among the principles highlighted so far are starting a business where you are, which means to start small and grow bigger; she also mentioned that it is pertinent to identify your market as well as manage available resources wisely to remain relevant in the market.

Other principles of a successful business, according to the speaker, are record keeping to guard against misappropriation of funds and mentorship and networking, which can never be overemphasised for the unprecedented growth of such a business, while innovation is a key principle to retain customers and gain prospective customers. She caps her examples of these principles of greatness with faith and steadfastness in prayers, adding that only Allah crowns all human efforts.

She added that the efficacy of prayer is a major strength of any successful businessman men and woman.