National Symposium in Commemoration of the IYC 2025 Unlocking Access to Financing for Cooperative Societies.


Unlocking Access to Financing for Cooperative Societies.



Cooperative societies have long stood as beacons of solidarity—pooling resources, sharing risk, and uplifting communities. In 2025, the United Nations honors these timeless values with the International Year of Cooperatives.  Against this backdrop, Akilaah National Cooperative Society Ltd invites visionary leaders, regulators, financiers, and innovators to a transformative symposium to chart a new course for cooperative finance in Africa and beyond.
This event is more than a conference: it is a celebration of collective empowerment and a launchpad for change. Through moving testimonies, real‑world success stories, and hands-on workshops, we will unravel the secrets of fund‑readiness: rigorous governance, meticulous record‑keeping, and cutting‑edge digital tools.  At its heart lies the debut of the Akilaah Digital Cooperative Platform—an intuitive system designed to illuminate financial pathways for every society member, ensuring transparency and accelerating growth.

What Awaits You

Inspiring Keynote by Senator. Abubakar Kyari [Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security] on the future of cooperative-led development.
Dynamic Panels featuring Dr. Femi Joshua and Mr. Alex Baba, guided by moderator Mr. Emmanuel Atama, exploring how structure, technology, and compliance intersect to unlock capital.
Practical Masterclass: “What Makes a Cooperative Fundable?”—step‑by‑step, from governance audits to investor pitches.
Real Voices: Testimonial films from societies that turned vision into viable funding.
Celebration & Connection: Recognition awards and a networking cocktail event where ideas will spark partnerships.

This symposium is a rallying cry: the tools, the talent, and the opportunities that exist—now is the moment to unite, go digital, and unlock the financing your cooperative deserves. 
Join us in Abuja as we honor the spirit of cooperation, ignite innovation, and build a shared future of prosperity under the banner of the IYC 2025: Cooperatives Build a Better World.

Date And Time: 2025-07-09 to 2025-07-09
Location: A-Class Park and Recreation, Kashim Ibrahim Way, Maitama, Abuja, FCT.

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