The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the business community to embrace connectivity by forging connections that bridge gaps and enhance progress and prosperity.

Gabriel Idahosa, president, LCCI, said this at the 2024 LCCI Member’s Day event on Wednesday in Lagos, with the theme: ‘Connecting the Dots’.

Mr Idahosa called on the private sector to take advantage of every opportunity to join hands, hearts and forces in the spirit of service and collaboration, to truly make a difference.

He noted that in a world where connectivity was paramount, the interplay between individuals, businesses, and communities would lead to collective progress.

”We are not just isolated entities operating in silos; rather, we are interconnected threads in the intricate fabric of society, each with a role to play, each with a contribution to make.

”As members of the LCCI, we recognise the power of service, that is, the power to effect change, drive progress and create a lasting impact.

”Service is not merely an action; it is a commitment to bettering the business community and the nation at large,” he said.

The LCCI president said the chamber remained dedicated to empowering business members to make a difference whether in advocating for favourable policies, providing vital business support or fostering collaboration and partnership.

He said the LCCI would continue provide unparalleled networking opportunities, particularly in a world where connections mattered and relationships formed the bedrock of business.

”Most importantly, LCCI is a collective voice that represents the interests of its members, advocates for policies conducive to business growth and engages with policymakers to effect change.

”In a world where regulations abound and decisions impact businesses, having a strong advocate in your corner is invaluable.

”The chamber serves as a nexus, bringing together like-minded professionals, potential partners, and customers.

”Members can expand their reach through networking events, business expos, and trade shows, forge new partnerships, and unlock new growth opportunities,” he said.

Also, Akinbo Akin-Olugbade, Vice President, LCCI, urged the business community to position themselves with the chamber to optimally derive the value of its benefits for their organisations.

He noted that in the new era, businesses depended on partnership, networking, and collaborations for survival and relevance.

According to him, globalisation has made the world more connected and integrated, fuelled by technological advancement, lightning-speed communications, and scientific breakthroughs.

Mr Akin-Olugbade said the LCCI would continue to stimulate key economic indices to impact business growth.

”We expect, in the spirit of reciprocity, that your organisations will continue to contribute their quotas to the development, growth, and expansion of the frontiers currently embraced by the chamber.

“LCCI implores you to do business with integrity and at the highest ethical standards,” he said.

(NAN)