
12/09/2025
TO YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS
Take a look at these three great men:
•Abdul Samad Rabiu – BUA Group
•Aliko Dangote – Dangote Group
•Tony Elumelu – Heirs Holdings
Over 35 to 45 years ago, these men began the journey of building businesses.
And today, more than four decades later, they are still building.
What has kept them? Not just talent. Not just big dreams.
It’s discipline and consistency.
Because playing a 35-45year game without losing focus requires:
•The heart of a lion
•Stamina to endure
•Grit to keep pushing
•Fearlessness in the face of risk
•A relentless work ethic
Think of the countless distractions, mistakes, betrayals, failed ideas, late nights, confusing days, and heavy leadership decisions they’ve endured.
And yet, they didn’t stop. They kept building.
Some of you were still in school, or not even born, when they started.
Now you’re grown, maybe even married with kids and you still meet them here, building.
If your business is less than 10 years old, listen carefully: Your journey is just beginning.
So, why waste precious time on frivolities?
Why lose focus chasing things that don’t matter?
Keep building. Stay consistent. Stay the course.
The world doesn’t reward quitters. It rewards builders.