Agama Tutors Presidential Aides on Entrepreneurship at Brazil-Nigeria Business Summit

SEC DG shares insights on innovation and economic growth with Dare, Shagaya, and Ogra in Brazil

L-R Director-General, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama,Special Adviser to the President on Public Communication and Orientation Sunday Akin Dare, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Entrepreneurship Development.  Chalya Shagaya, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Digital Communications, Engagement & New Media Strategy Mr O’tega Ogra during the just concluded Brazil-Nigeria Business Summit in Brazil 

At the just-concluded Brazil-Nigeria Business Summit, a defining moment emerged when the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, turned the spotlight on entrepreneurship as the driving force of Nigeria’s economic future.

In a rare scene that blended mentorship with strategy, Dr. Agama held an engaging session with three key presidential aides — Sunday Akin Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Public Communication and Orientation; Chalya Shagaya, Senior Special Assistant to the President; and Mr. O’tega Ogra, Senior Special Assistant on Digital Communications, Engagement & New Media Strategy.

The trio, who are critical in shaping Nigeria’s communication and digital narratives at the Presidency, became students for a moment as Agama walked them through the pivotal role of entrepreneurship in national development. His message was clear:

“Entrepreneurship is not just about individual success, but about creating ecosystems that multiply opportunities, attract investment, and sustain growth.”

Drawing lessons from Brazil’s model, Agama highlighted how innovation in agriculture, energy, and digital transformation has fueled Brazil’s competitiveness on the global stage. He challenged Nigeria’s leaders to adopt similar strategies by empowering entrepreneurs, formalizing informal businesses, and creating policies that channel capital into innovation-driven sectors.

For Dare, Shagaya, and Ogra, the exchange was more than a lecture; it was a reminder of their strategic duty to ensure that the government’s communication platforms — both traditional and digital — elevate entrepreneurship as a national priority. Agama underscored that narratives from the Presidency should not only inform but also inspire young Nigerians to embrace entrepreneurship as a path to wealth creation and national prosperity.

The reflection from participants at the summit was unanimous: Nigeria must evolve beyond rhetoric into structured support for its entrepreneurs. From funding to policy reforms, from mentorship to global exposure, the ecosystem must be recalibrated to match global best practices.

Key Takeaways from Agama’s Session

1. Entrepreneurship is a National Asset:
   Building businesses is not just a personal pursuit — it’s a strategy for economic growth, job creation, and social stability.
2. Communication Drives Policy Acceptance:
   Government narratives should highlight and celebrate entrepreneurship, showing citizens that innovation is central to the national agenda.
3. Nigeria Can Learn from Brazil:
   By adapting Brazil’s model of scaling local innovations into global competitiveness, Nigeria can unlock new opportunities for its SMEs.
4. Ecosystems Over Individuals:
   Entrepreneurs thrive where systems — access to finance, mentorship, infrastructure, and regulatory support — are strong and reliable.
5. Presidency’s Role in Inspiration:
   Communication aides have a duty not just to inform Nigerians but to inspire them — especially the youth — to see entrepreneurship as a path to prosperity.

As the summit closed, the session stood out as a symbolic intersection of finance, governance, and communication — with Agama serving as both teacher and visionary. The encounter reaffirmed that for Nigeria to truly unlock its trillion-dollar economy, entrepreneurship must be treated not as an option, but as the backbone of its future.

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