Public speaking should be treated as a practical career and business skill because it can help people convert ideas into economic opportunities, according to communication experts cited by BusinessDay Nigeria.
The experts described effective speaking as critical to professional and commercial success. Their position connects the way people communicate their ideas with the opportunities those ideas may generate, making presentation skills relevant to both career advancement and business activity.
They also said public speaking can contribute to social cohesion. This broadens the significance of the skill beyond individual advancement, suggesting that clear communication has a role in helping people engage with one another and build stronger social connections.
The comments were delivered at an inaugural event, but the source evidence available for this report does not name the gathering, identify the participating experts or provide their individual remarks. It also does not specify particular training methods or quantify the economic effect of stronger public speaking skills.