[SPEAKERS]
MEET THE
VISIONARIES
Dr. Olaniyi Yusuf
Chairman, Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG). Managing Partner, Verraki Partners
Prof. Ahmad Bello Dogarawa
Professor, Department of Accounting, Ahmadu Bello University (Expert, Islamic Finance)
Hajia Kafilat Araoye
Former Managing Director/CEO, LOTUS Bank
Prof. Tajudeen Yusuf
Professor, Department of Actuarial Science, University of Lagos (Expert, Islamic Finance)
Pharmacist Taofik Odukoya
Founder/ CEO, Vanguard Pharmacy Limited
Alhaji Qozeem Alabi
Managing Director, Habdat Xpress
[ABOUT]
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
OF THE EVENT
EMPOWERING
KNOWLEDGE SESSIONS
Interactive keynotes, panels, and forums led by thought leaders, scholars, and entrepreneurs on Islamic finance, halal trade, creative industries, healthcare, and ethical enterprise.
VIBRANT MUSLIM
TRADE FAIR
A dynamic showcase of Muslim-owned businesses, halal products, and startups, boosting visibility, market access, and growth opportunities.
VIBRANT MUSLIM
TRADE FAIR
A dynamic showcase of Muslim-owned businesses, halal products, and startups, boosting visibility, market access, and growth opportunities.
HIGH-IMPACT
NETWORKING
Connect with professionals, investors, policymakers, and innovators, creating pathways for mentorship, partnerships, and collaborations.
[PARTNERS]
MEET THE FORCES
BEHIND MES 1.0
Behind MES 1.0 stand visionary partners dedicated to building a lasting legacy and shaping Nigeria’s halal economy, while empowering communities with opportunities for growth.
ATTENDEES
SESSIONS
TRAINING SESSIONS
EXHIBITORS
CORE VALUES
Empowerment & Inclusion
Providing youth, women, and entrepreneurs with the skills, finance, and opportunities to thrive, ensuring shared prosperity across the Ummah and beyond.
Innovation & Sustainability
Driving bold, Shariah-compliant solutions in finance, food, lifestyle, and healthcare sectors, while building lasting systems like the MES Waqf Fund for continuous impact.
Collaboration & Legacy
Uniting the policymakers, investors, and the muslim communities and beyond to shape Nigeria’s halal economy, creating an enduring blueprint that leaves a lasting mark for generations.
[EVENTS OVERVIEW]
FEATURED EVENTS
AT MES 1.0
Beyond conversations, MES 1.0 delivers action-driven programs that empower, inspire, and create lasting impact.
Pre-Summit Empowerment Training
Hands-on hybrid training in digital marketing, import/export, solar energy, and urban farming, equipping 500+ youth and women with future-ready and practical skills.
MES Innovation Challenge
A platform for startups and entrepreneurs to pitch halal-compliant solutions in finance, food, lifestyle, and healthcare, competing for seed funding, mentorship, and exposure.
Launch of the MES Waqf Fund
The unveiling of the ₦250m MES Waqf Fund, a legacy endowment dedicated to sustainable empowerment, micro-enterprise funding, and opportunity for sadaqah jariyah.
[FAQ]
QUESTIONS
ANSWERED
Get clear answers to common queries and find the info you need for a smooth, enjoyable experience.
[WHY MES 1.0?]
WHY THIS
EVENT?
Unlock Nigeria’s Potential
With over 120 million Muslims and 65% of the population under 35, MES 1.0 provides the platform to channel youth energy into enterprise and national prosperity.
Tap into the $3 Trillion Halal Economy
Connect Nigerian entrepreneurs to global halal opportunities in finance, food, lifestyle, and healthcare— a market growing at 7–9% annually.
Empower Youth & Women
Equipping 500+ participants with future-ready skills, finance access, and mentorship to reduce idleness, unemployment, and insecurity.
Shape Policy & Legacy
Contribute to Nigeria’s Halal Economy Development Blueprint and the launch of the ₦250m MES Waqf Fund—building a lasting system for empowerment and growth.
[TARGET AUDIENCE]
WHO IS MES 1.0
FOR?
MINI IMPORTATION
AND EXPORT
DIGITAL MARKETING
& SOCIAL MEDIA
MANAGEMENT
URBAN FARMING
SOLAR
INSTALLATION
FOOD
PROCESSING
HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL
PRODUCTION
CONTRIBUTE TO THE WAQF FUND
CONTRIBUTE TO
THE WAQF FUND
Be part of this noble cause. Your donation is sadaqah jariyah (a continuous charity) that will keep giving back to the Ummah.
Contribute To The WAQF Fund
Support the ₦250m MES Waqf Fund;
A lasting source of empowerment and sadaqah jariyah.
CONTRIBUTE TO THE WAQF FUND
CONTRIBUTE TO
THE WAQF FUND
Be part of this noble cause. Your donation is sadaqah jariyah (a continuous charity) that will keep giving back to the Ummah.