Main About us – Continental Center for Business Membership Organizations Development

Empowering Visionaries to Scale with Purpose

We believe bold steps shape the future. True innovation demands courage, adaptability, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Doing the right thing isn’t always easy, but it’s always worth it.

Mission Vision Motto

To support Nigerian and African membership organizations (MOs) and foster MOs’ collaborations, inclusiveness, innovations and opportunities that contribute immeasurably to the socio-economic development of Nigeria and the continent.

To lead in catalyzing the African membership organizations (MOs) to become central players in the emerging world economic ecosystem.

Building and bonding MOs for networking and professionalism

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Fostering sustainable business growth and resilience.

Strategic Efficiency

We streamline operations, eliminate inefficiencies, and enhance productivity for long-term success.

Empowered Leadership

We equip business leaders with the tools and insights to navigate challenges and drive growth.

Innovative Solutions

We foster a culture of continuous innovation, ensuring adaptability in an evolving market.

Competitive Edge

Through data-driven strategies, we help businesses sharpen their market position.

Sustainable Growth

We integrate responsible business practices to drive long-term impact and resilience.

Our Core Values: SAED

01 SUPPORTIVENESS

CCBOD is committed to helping and boosting membership organisations’ capacity to deliver stellar values to their members on a continuous basis. It constructively engages each member organisation to identify gaps that could be filled within the remit of its capacity, thereby holding up an organisation to improve performance and succeed it its avowed goals and objectives.

02 EXCELLENCE

We are committed to modelling exceptional quality and best practice standards in governance and in the delivery of our services. We will always be intentional in being the best hub for membership organisations in Africa as we distinctively demonstrate the culture of merit and accords recognitions to membership organisations that distinguish themselves in integrity, fairness and transparency.

03 ACCOUNTABILITY

The Center will always be answerable to its stakeholders on its mandates and the responsibilities it is expected to discharge. Though not a regulatory body, it will contribute to boosting the capacity of its members in always setting the bar of accountability and transparency in their industries.

04 DILIGENCE

CCBOD is steady, steadfast and will always be painstaking in pursuing its avowed goals and objectives without distraction. It will encourage its members’ persistence in deploying optimal efforts to the realisation of their goals and objectives.

List of programmes and Projects

Capacity Building Workshops:

Organize training programmes and workshops to enhance the capacity of MOs and build the skills and knowledge of entrepreneurs, as well as business leaders in areas such as digital marketing, financial management, governance, strategy and leadership.

Networking and Knowledge Sharing Events

Organize premium national, regional and continental conferences, seminars, and forums where business leaders can network, exchange ideas, and learn from industry experts and thought leaders. The national and continental programme organized by

Providing Advisory services

Leveraging its team of consultants and experts to support MOs in the continent with advisory services in organizational development, organizational restructuring and turnaround engineering, talent management, governance, strategy, leadership etc.

Research

Conducting periodic social research into the challenges of MOs in Nigeria and the continent with a view to supporting with evidence-based findings that addresses the challenges and improves organizational performances.

Policy Advocacy and Reforms

Work with the MOs in Nigeria and Africa to advocate for policies that promote inclusiveness, conducive business environment, ESG, sustainability, trade facilitation measures, regulatory simplification, seamless regionalism etc.

Entrepreneurship Development Initiatives

6. Launch programs to support aspiring MOs and entrepreneurs with mentorship, funding opportunities, and access to resources to start and grow their businesses and organizations. 7. Cross-border Trade Facilitation: Facilitate initiatives to streamline cross-border trade processes, reduce trade barriers, and promote regional economic integration within Africa.

Cross-border Trade Facilitation:

Facilitate initiatives to streamline cross-border trade processes, reduce trade barriers, and promote regional economic integration within Africa.

Sustainable Business Practices

Promote sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives among MOs, businesses, including environmental conservation, ethical labor practices, and community

Youth and Women Empowerment Programs

Develop initiatives specifically targeting youth and women entrepreneurs, providing them with support, training, and opportunities to thrive in Nigeria and, ultimately, in the African economic agendas.

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Technology and Innovation Hub

Establish a platform to foster collaboration and innovation among businesses, startups, and tech hubs across Africa, promoting the adoption of technology for business growth and development in Africa.

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Market Access Programs

Facilitate trade missions, business matchmaking events, and export promotion activities to help businesses access new markets in Nigeria, Africa and beyond.

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Financial Inclusion Initiatives

Promote access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through initiatives such as microfinance schemes, venture capital funds, and alternative financing options.

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Thought Leadership Publications

Publish peer-reviewed articles, magazines and books that contribute to the advancement of knowledge on MOs, African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and Agenda 2063, SDGs etc.

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