Entrepreneur and Director of The HOW Foundation, Tochi Wigwe, has reaffirmed her commitment to strengthening small businesses in Lagos through the TW Entrepreneurship 2030 Agenda, a five-year initiative aimed at supporting over 5,000 small and medium entrepreneurs with structure and strategy for sustainable growth.

According to a statement, Wigwe hosted the finale of the Town Hall Series on August 2 under the #TWEAGENDA, which in its first year focused on gathering data on the challenges facing SMEs. She disclosed that within six months, the initiative had engaged more than 250 entrepreneurs across the beauty, creative, agriculture, fashion, and hospitality sectors.

“This is not just about funding,” Wigwe said. “Entrepreneurs are craving growth in structure, strategy, and support. The #TWEAGENDA is about creating the conditions they need to thrive.”

The entrepreneur, also the daughter of the late former Access Bank Chief Executive Officer Herbert Wigwe, explained that the town hall sessions had provided a platform for founders to share experiences, discuss challenges, network, and connect with industry experts.

Among the speakers were business leaders and creatives, including Beatrice Eneh, Sandrah Tubobereni, Seyi Awolowo, Hilda Bassey, Dare Aliu, Anahid Inegbese, Tania Omotayo, Taymesan, and Bankole Williams.

Wigwe further announced the activation of the #TWEAGENDA Think Tank, a team of professionals nominated by the public to analyse insights from the town halls and develop innovative, non-financial solutions to the issues identified.

Its members include Dare Adebayo, Gbesan Olatunji, Abiola Adewole, Orlando Odejide, Amarachukwu Nwokokoro, and Yetunde Ajibade.

Wigwe noted that the Think Tank is already leveraging data from the engagements to design strategic recommendations for SMEs. She assured participants that updates on the solutions being developed would be unveiled later in the year as the initiative advances to its next phase.