With the sole purpose of strengthening Nigeria’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has officially penned a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with LIMBsimple Company, a business development company focused on bettering the lives of the common man.
The collaboration, marked with a formal signing ceremony attended by dignitaries and stakeholders from across different sectors in Nigeria, highlighted a key step that guarantees a vibrant, profitable and financially inclusive business environment in Nigeria.
Speaking at the ceremony, President/Chairman of Council, CIBN, Prof. Pius Deji Olanrewaju revealed that he is very confident in the partnership’s readiness to provide long-term value across different sectors that can be sustainable for very long time. According to him, collaborating with LIMBsimple Company Limited was straightforward because they are a brand known for their unrelenting commitment to transforming the entrepreneurial landscape via structured capacity-building programmes.
“We are excited to welcome our partners from LIMBsimple Company Limited, a dynamic and innovation-driven enterprise committed to transforming the entrepreneurial landscape through structured capacity-building programmes,” he said.
Highlighting the advantages of the partnership, Pius said that the aim is to empower working and retired bankers with key access to effective entrepreneurial training, SME clinics, adequate funding, learning platforms across the globe, and vibrant mentorship support. He believes that driving inclusive growth via enterprise development is the solution to Nigeria’s problems.
Through this collaboration, we aim to empower professionals, entrepreneurs, and even retired bankers with access to structured entrepreneurial training, SME clinics, improved access to funding, global learning platforms, and robust mentorship support. It is a practical step towards building resilience and sustainability within the Nigerian business ecosystem, and a demonstration of our shared resolve to drive inclusive growth through enterprise development,” Pius said.
Prof. Pius Deji disclosed that the alliance reaffirms CIBN’s LEGACY Agenda, which concentrates on Youth and Entrepreneurial Engagement and proves the institute’s commitment to readying the future generation of entrepreneurs for effective national transformation.
“The agreement we are executing today reflects our broader institutional strategy to build a vibrant, inclusive, and innovative financial system — a vision deeply rooted in my LEGACY Agenda as the 23rd President and Chairman of Council of the Institute. Once again, I sincerely appreciate the CEO of LIMBsimple Company Limited, Mr. Ezekiel Solesi, for joining hands with us on this transformative journey,” he added.
The Founder and CEO of LIMBsimple, Ezekiel Solesi also reiterated his firm’s determination to aid Nigeria’s growth as a nation through enterprise development. Emphasizing the need for entrepreneurs across the country to think big, he said that with the right empowerement porgrammes, Nigerian business minds definitely have what it takes to grow from idea stage to thriving businesses.
“LIMBSimple, founded in 2010, stands for Life, Investing, Money, and Business made simple. Since inception, we’ve worked with over 4,500 entrepreneurs, helping them grow from idea stage to thriving businesses. Our mission is to provide simplified, practical, and motivational knowledge that empowers people to improve their lives and businesses.
So far, 54 members of our community have crossed the billion-naira mark, with the highest doing 850 billion in revenue last year. Over 200 others earn over 100 million annually. We’ve structured our ecosystem to support entrepreneurs at every stage of growth.
This is why our partnership with CIBN is so critical. While we equip entrepreneurs with strategies and growth tools, financing remains a key gap. Through this partnership, we aim to bridge that gap, helping our members build financial credibility and access capital more effectively,” Ezekiel said.
