LG Electronics Nigeria has partnered with the CleanAce Foundation and Academy to strengthen Nigeria’s fabricare and dry cleaning industry through the Hyper Masterclass Conference, themed “Making Audacious Moves in 2026”.
The conference, organised for members of the Fabricare Professionals and Drycleaners Association (FDPA), brought together industry leaders, entrepreneurs and government representatives to share practical insights and strategies aimed at positioning the sector for growth and sustainability in 2026 and beyond.
The event, which concluded with a gala and awards night, featured a goodwill message from the Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Honourable Akinyemi Bankole Ajigbotafe. He was represented by the Director of Entrepreneurship Development, Mrs Abiose Taiwo, who reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to supporting professional associations such as FDPA in wealth creation and job generation for Lagos residents.
Opening the conference, the Founder of CleanAce Foundation and Academy, Mr Eniibukun Adebayo, urged industry professionals to embrace courage guided by sound judgement as they prepare for the future.
“Making audacious moves isn’t about recklessness, it’s courage guided by wisdom. Our industry stands at a crossroads of opportunity and responsibility. This masterclass was designed to empower professionals with the clarity, knowledge, and confidence to make bold decisions in 2026, decisions anchored in understanding, not fear,” he said.
Speaking on the role of technology in business growth, the Head of Commercial Laundry Business, Nigeria, LG Electronics, Mr Samuel Odenusi, stressed the importance of investing in dependable, high-performance equipment to enhance customer confidence and profitability.
“Clients judge a business by its tools, and LG is proud to support the industry with technology that delivers efficiency and dependability,” he said.
The keynote address was delivered by Dr Olakunle Iyanda, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Broot Consulting, who challenged participants to take proactive steps in building competitive businesses.
He encouraged business owners to “move first, learn fast, and win early,” while emphasising the need to address what he described as “trust leaks” within operations.
“When clients trust you, everything else gets easier. Be honest, be clear, and let your team in on the dream,” he said.
The masterclass also featured practical sessions on critical issues shaping the business environment in 2026. These included discussions on new tax laws, with insights from Mr Abriel Akinlolu of Fin-Goal Consulting, as well as risk management strategies led by Mr Peter Ajagunna of Temple Insurance Brokers Ltd. Participants were equipped with knowledge to strengthen compliance, drive growth and build operational resilience.
The programme ended with a gala night celebrating excellence within the fabricare, and dry cleaning industry. Awards were presented for public service, leadership, discipline and professional contribution, underscoring the sector’s commitment to quality, professionalism and community development.
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