Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University (LBS), hosted a delegation of 16 young British-Nigerian women from Elevate Her UK on 23 October as part of the organisation’s Diaspora Girls Connect: Business & Enterprise Exchange 2026, a programme designed to broaden young British-Nigerians’ understanding of Nigeria’s educational, professional and entrepreneurial opportunities.
Led by Ebony King, Founder and Director of Elevate Her UK, the delegation comprised young women aged 18-25, several of whom are already developing start-ups and entrepreneurial ventures. Their visit to Lagos Business School offered an opportunity to explore how business education and enterprise development can help connect their ambitions with the opportunities, networks and expertise within Nigeria’s business ecosystem.
Alex Ererobe, Executive Assistant to the Dean, welcomed the delegation and introduced participants to Lagos Business School, providing an overview of the institution’s history, mission and educational offerings. The visit also included a tour of the campus, giving participants first-hand insight into the school’s learning environment and community.
The programme featured an entrepreneurship and business session facilitated by the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), a sister institution of Lagos Business School within Pan-Atlantic University. Led by Halima Rabiu and Paulinus Ugwu, the session explored key themes in entrepreneurship and business development, exposing participants to perspectives on building and growing ventures within Nigeria’s evolving business environment.
The session was particularly relevant for members of the delegation who are already pursuing entrepreneurial ideas. Through discussions with representatives of EDC and LBS, participants gained exposure to the knowledge, support structures and networks available to entrepreneurs seeking to build and scale businesses in Nigeria.
Broadening Perspectives on Nigeria
Taking place across Lagos and Abuja from 18 to 28 October 2026, Diaspora Girls Connect seeks to help young British-Nigerians engage with Nigeria beyond family ties and cultural experiences. The programme encourages participants to view the country as a destination for education, entrepreneurship, investment and professional growth.
Building on its inaugural edition in 2025, this year’s programme focuses on business and enterprise, creating opportunities for participants to engage directly with institutions and individuals contributing to leadership development and economic growth in Nigeria.
By combining exposure to business education with insights into entrepreneurship, the visit offered participants a multifaceted view of Nigeria’s opportunity landscape. It also highlighted the role institutions such as LBS can play in connecting globally minded young people with the ideas, networks and capabilities needed to pursue their ambitions.
For LBS, the visit underscored the importance of creating pathways through which young people in the diaspora can engage with Nigeria’s educational, entrepreneurial and professional landscape. By bringing participants into conversation with institutions such as LBS and EDC, the exchange offered a practical introduction to some of the people and ideas shaping the country’s business ecosystem.
