Hilda Baci, a renowned foodpreneur and chef, was one of the distinguished guests at the 2023 UBA Africa Conversations event held at the Tony Elumelu Amphitheater in Lagos on May 24th. The event brought together prominent figures in the business and financial landscape in Africa, including UBA Group Chairman Tony Elumelu, Group Managing Director Oliver Alawuba, and other key business leaders.
Hilda Baci captivated the audience as she participated in an all-female panel discussion comprising accomplished professionals from diverse fields. The panelists included Abiola Bawuah, the Executive Director/CEO of UBA Africa; Owen Omogiafo, President of Transnational Corporation (Transcorp) Plc; renowned fashion designer Banke Lawson-Kuku, and business and technology executive Folusho Gbadamosi.
During the event, Hilda Baci, who recently achieved the Guinness World Record for cooking for over 100 hours, emphasized the importance of sustainability, discipline, and reading in business. She advised young entrepreneurs to arm themselves with information and continuously learn, especially in a world that is constantly changing.
Hilda Baci's words resonated with the audience, highlighting the significance of staying informed and adapting to the ever-changing business landscape.
In her words;
“As a young entrepreneur, even if you do not have money to take a business course, you can read. If you want to survive in the business world, it is important to arm yourself with information and learn, as this will keep you going especially in a world that is constantly changing.”
Her words resonated with the audience, reflecting the importance of staying informed and adapting to the ever-changing business landscape.
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