On Thursday, July 24th, 2025, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and members of the Seed Nigeria Network, gathered at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, for the Stanford Seed Network Nigeria Lagos Tactical Workshop.

The Lagos Tactical Workshop was created with a purpose to equip business leaders with the practical skills and strategies they need to excel, and to create an environment where genuine connections can flourish. Many entrepreneurs operate in isolation, facing challenges that require both expert guidance and peer support. By bringing in seasoned industry professionals to share real-world insights, the workshop ensures that participants are not only trained to tackle pressing business issues but are also able to build lasting relationships that can lead to collaborations, mentorship, and growth beyond the event.

The session featured an impactful, candid conversation with Mr. Seleem Adegunwa, MD/CEO of Rite Foods Ltd, the visionary behind the homegrown brand that has successfully challenged leading global giants in Nigeria’s competitive food and beverage market.

Mr. Adegunwa walked participants through the strategies that propelled Rite Foods to prominence: building an exceptional product, sticking to non-negotiable principles, and deploying standout marketing to win both hearts and market share.

“The excellence of our product was non-negotiable,” he stated, a principle that underpinned the company’s rapid growth in what was considered a saturated market.

He challenged attendees to:

• Have their principles clear

• Deliver excellent products

• Provide wow-factor customer service

“If you do not do these, I really think your days are numbered.”

The event, emceed by our Communications Secretary Toba Obaniyi, created a relaxed and engaging atmosphere, fostering openness and honest dialogue.

The Q&A session brought even more value, as members and guests had the opportunity to ask their burning questions and receive the insightful responses they needed. One participant took a bold step by pitching herself and her business, asking Mr. Adegunwa to mentor her. She walked away with a mentorship agreement, a testament to what can happen when readiness meets opportunity.

Attendees found the workshop to be rich with practical insights and real value. Beyond the keynote, it was a dynamic space for networking, honest conversations, and shared strategies that inspired action. 

Closing the session, the Vice President of the Nigeria Network, Theodora Nwenyi, presented Mr. Seleem Adegunwa a gift box in recognition of his time, insights, and impactful session at the Lagos Tactical Workshop. He was also presented a plaque of appreciation, which was presented by esteemed Network Member Eniibukun Adebayo, the Founder/CEO of Clean Ace. 

We are proud to keep creating spaces where people come together to connect, learn, and grow because we believe in the power of honest conversations, shared ideas, and fresh perspectives to inspire real progress.

We extend sincere appreciation to our event sponsors: Rite Foods, Wood Et Al, Rapid Vigil Security, Layer3, Royal Exchange Finance, Wasche Point, and WIlson’s Juice, Members of the Tactical Workshop Committee, and the entire planning team.

More pictures from the event can be found in the gallery below: