ASSAM Urges FG to Boost Revenue Through Skills, Training

Kasim Sumaina in Abuja 

Africa School of Sales and Management (ASSAM) has urged the federal government to as a matter of urgency, prioritise revenue generation by investing in platforms that equip Nigerians with practical sales and income-generation skills, as part of efforts to strengthen the economy.

ASSAM, noted that Nigeria’s economic challenges could be addressed by empowering individuals and businesses to increase earnings, rather than relying solely on salaries.

Executive Officer, ASSAM Dr Femi Joshua, while speaking on the sidelines of the 2026 Sales Power Conference with the theme, “Sell Smart, Win Big” in Abuja, advised the government to create similar platforms where citizens could learn practical revenue-generation strategies, stressing that government institutions must also focus on boosting internally generated revenue to drive economic stability.

Joshua opined that salary-based income alone was no longer sufficient to meet basic needs, noting that skills acquisition and revenue-driven training offered more sustainable economic benefits.

Speaking in similar vein, Dr.Elisha Manman, stated the need for sales executives to set goals that are effective, achievable, relevant and time bound saying sales is what can be done by everyone.

Elishama, a guest speaker at the conference, urged participants to be intentional by being goal oriented, avoid wasting time, focus and be clear ensuring to do the exact thing that needs to be done.