COWAN Partners with MoMo PSB to Host the National Entrepreneurship Summit & Exhibition (NESE) 2025
Empowering Nigerian Entrepreneurs for Inclusive Growth and National Development
The Country Women Association of Nigeria (COWAN), in partnership with MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB), proudly announces the National Entrepreneurship Summit & Exhibition 2025, holding from November 18–20, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria.
This landmark event, titled and powered by MoMo PSB, will bring together entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, financial institutions, development partners, and international stakeholders to celebrate innovation, showcase enterprise, and expand opportunities for sustainable economic growth.
With the theme:
“ Empowering Entrepreneur, Transforming Communities and Driving National Development”
The Summit and Exhibition will highlight the role of entrepreneurship as a catalyst for national development - encouraging innovation, creating jobs, driving financial inclusion, and unlocking value across Nigeria’s rural and urban economies.
Key Highlights
1. National Exhibition featuring agricultural produce, manufactured goods, renewable energy solutions, creative industries, and digital enterprise innovations.
2. Summit Sessions led by national and international experts on enterprise development, women’s empowerment, access to finance, and export readiness.
3. MoMo Digital Inclusion Pavilion - a special feature powered by MoMo PSB, dedicated to showcasing digital financial tools and innovative payment solutions that empower small and medium-sized businesses.
4. Investment Clinics & Trade Linkages connecting entrepreneurs with financiers, investors, and export partners.
5. Youth and Women Empowerment Panels spotlighting inclusion and innovation across Nigeria’s economic landscape.
Strategic Partners:
The event is hosted by COWAN in collaboration with MoMo PSB (Title Sponsor), FINPA, Anthrop Management Limited, the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, BIOFERT AFRICA, Queen Lilly Foundation, Afreximbank, International Trade Centre, CIPE and GIZ, alongside other public and private sector stakeholders.
Why This Matters
Speaking about the event, Princess Adesola Ogunleye, President of COWAN, stated:
“This Summit and Exhibition are a celebration of Nigerian enterprise - especially the creativity and resilience of our women and youth. With MoMo PSB as our title sponsor and ambassador for NESE 2025, we are demonstrating that digital innovation and entrepreneurship are the twin pillars for building inclusive prosperity in Nigeria.”
The partnership with MoMo PSB underscores the importance of financial inclusion and access to digital payment platforms as key drivers of sustainable business growth in Nigeria’s emerging economy.
National and Global Impact
The Summit aligns with Nigeria’s national development priorities, particularly in economic diversification, food security, job creation, and women’s economic empowerment. It also supports Africa’s regional integration goals under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Participants and delegates are expected from across Africa, Europe, and Asia, including representatives of the African Union, ECOWAS, GIZ, Afreximbank, the Association of Women in Business Serbia, and leading chambers of commerce from across the continent.
Expected Outcomes
1. Strengthened collaboration between government, private sector, and development partners.
2. Improved access to finance and markets for entrepreneurs.
3. Policy dialogue leading to actionable recommendations for inclusive enterprise growth.
3. Increased visibility and competitiveness of Nigerian-made products and services.
ABOUT COWAN
The Country Women Association of Nigeria (COWAN) is one of Nigeria’s foremost women’s development organizations, committed to empowering women through entrepreneurship, cooperative development, and financial inclusion. For over four decades, COWAN has championed economic self-reliance, sustainable livelihoods, and inclusive growth across Nigeria.
ABOUT MoMo PSB
MoMo Payment Service Bank, a subsidiary of MTN Nigeria, is committed to driving financial inclusion across Nigeria by providing safe, accessible, and innovative digital financial services that empower individuals and businesses - particularly in underserved communities.
In Conclusion
As we move forward, let this press conference mark the dawn of a new era, an era where every rural woman entrepreneur is seen, heard, supported, and celebrated.
COWAN remains unshakably committed to its vision and mission: to make every member a recognized global entrepreneur. Remember- SELF-SUFFICIENCY IS A MUST! And with the support of partners like Momo PSB, the government, and all stakeholders here today, we will make it a reality.