12/05/2026
Alhamdulillah, Kada SMEs Bootcamp 4.0 was successfully held on 9th May 2026 in Kaduna under the theme: “Build To Last: Strengthening SMEs For Sustainable Growth.”
What started some years ago with barely over 30 participants has today grown into one of the biggest SME gatherings in Northern Nigeria, bringing together entrepreneurs, business owners, startup founders, professionals and ecosystem players from different states across the North.
This year’s edition focused on practical business growth, structure and sustainability. The conversations centred around how small businesses can move beyond survival mode and build systems capable of lasting for years.
Participants were trained on business management, record keeping, cash flow management, marketing, branding, customer retention, inventory management and sustainable business growth. The sessions were practical, engaging and filled with real business experiences, not just motivation.
The Bootcamp also created room for networking, mentorship, partnerships and exposure. Entrepreneurs interacted directly with experienced business leaders, financial institutions, tech companies and ecosystem builders who shared practical insights capable of helping businesses grow sustainably.
One thing this year reminded me again is that my biggest asset is my friends. Without mentioning names, there was a point, just few days to the event, when I almost gave up completely because the available funds could not support what participants paid. Honestly, Kada SMEs Bootcamp 4.0 would not have been possible without the moral and financial support of friends I only know on social media. Some of them, I have never met physically till today.
When I almost gave up, they insisted the programme must continue. From young people to senior citizens, they pushed us to the finish line. For that support, encouragement and belief, I say a very big thank you.
To our speakers, partners, volunteers, media platforms, sponsors and every participant that believed in this vision, may Allah reward you abundantly.
And to everyone who travelled from different parts of the country to attend with only one person as of today on transit back to Yobe, may Allah return you all home safely and bless your businesses abundantly.
Alhamdulillah.
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Mohammed Shehu, Alheri Magaji, Petra Akinti Onyegbule, Usman Ali Lawan, Ade Damola, Sunusi Musa, Tijjani Ahmad, Prof Abdul Hamidu, Dr Jamila Dahiru Aliyu, Abdulrauf Aliyu, Hassan Mohammed, Ado Mohammed Abubakar, Lailah Sanusi, Majida Muhammad Sani, Badiya Dauda Mani, Kunle Lawal, Abdulhaleem Ishaq Ringim.
