Stanbic IBTC Bank Limited is set to host an exclusive healthcare breakfast session with healthcare stakeholders to unlock sector growth and opportunities, on the 22nd of February 2024 in Lagos.
According to the Bank, the event themed, “The Business of Healthcare: Challenges and Opportunities,” aims to convene industry leaders to foster insightful dialogues and forge innovative partnerships, with the collective goal of catalyzing positive transformation within Nigeria’s healthcare sector.
Commenting on the event, Wole Adeniyi, Chief Executive Officer of Stanbic IBTC Bank, expressed his enthusiasm for the event’s potential to drive impactful change within the healthcare sector.
He underscored the Bank’s commitment to facilitating innovative partnerships and financing models that can unlock the sector’s immense potential.
He further explained that the primary objective of the event is to explore and discuss various opportunities and solutions that can propel the advancement of Nigeria’s healthcare landscape. Participants will have the option to attend either in person or virtually, ensuring maximum engagement and participation.
The event will feature a panel discussion and a keynote address by distinguished industry individuals such as Mrs. Clare Omatseye, CEO of JNC International Limited; Mrs. Fola Laoye, CEO of Iwosan Investments Limited; Mr. Charles Ogunwuyi, CEO of Sygen Pharmaceuticals Limited; Dr. Abayomi Sule, Founder and Managing Director of Tillit MSME Microservices, Nigeria; and Pham. (Mrs.) Mary Ogangwu, COO of Codix Pharma Limited.
Professor Akin Abayomi, the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Lagos State, will be the special guest of honour at the prestigious gathering.
During the session, Stanbic IBTC Bank’s tailored solutions for the healthcare sector will be spotlighted, to empower private sector players to drive structured improvement through strategic capital injections.
These initiatives are poised to enhance primary care capabilities, mitigate service delivery challenges, and modernize equipment to align with evolving demands.
In addition to addressing prevalent challenges such as import dependency and inadequate technical expertise, the session will delve into critical issues such as the proliferation of medical tourism, escalating medication costs, and the brain drain of skilled health workers.
By fostering meaningful discussions, actionable solutions to tackle these pressing challenges head-on will be identified.
As a leading financial institution in Nigeria and a trusted thought leader in the healthcare domain, Stanbic IBTC Bank offers unparalleled expertise and bespoke solutions tailored to the unique needs of the healthcare sector and its value chain.
The hybrid nature of this event presents a prime opportunity for networking and collaboration, enabling stakeholders to forge mutually beneficial relationships and explore avenues for expanding quality care delivery.
This event is tailored for healthcare business owners and providers, including hospitals, laboratories, diagnostic centres, dispensing pharmacies, as well as distributors and suppliers of medical equipment and products.
