At a time when Nigeria is in serious economic quagmire that has seen many of her citizens lost their jobs, companies folding up and relocating to neighboring countries, dwindling revenue and general regression in economic activities, organising a seminar that brings together great minds sharing their interpretation of economic climes, and stimulating thought process of participants to proactively navigate the rapids of uncertainty to emerge with good success, cannot be more timely than now, thus the three days event organised by the Kingsway International Christian Centre, KICC Prayer Dome, Oki Lane, Mende, Lagos.
Tagged ‘The Wealth Creation Platform’. The event started on Friday, November 11 and will end on Sunday, November 13.
It has as guest speakers the economy captain and Finance minister of Nigeria, Mrs Kemi Adeosun; Mrs Folorunsho Alakija, CEO of Rose of Sharon and Famfa Oil, also Africa’s richest woman and the richest black woman on earth; and Founder and President of KICC Global, Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo.
The first speaker, Mrs Folorunsho Alakija, opened the discussion with her characteristic grandeur that captured the hearts of every participants; she started with her grass-to-grace story to buttress her topic: How to Make, Manage and Multiple Money.
Folorunsho Alajija emphasized that money cannot be created without first believing in one’s ability to make money. She said self-belief is the driving force to explore grounds where opportunities to make money abound.
She also said money will only flow to a place where solution is provided. She cited examples of people who became rich and famous because they provided solutions to problems faced by many people. She said people that turn challenges to triumph make wealth.
Madam Alakija also reiterated the importance of networking and working with people of like minds to achieve one’s dream. She said when friends come together to share ideas, it gives them opportunity to make more money.
The second speaker for the day, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, the finance minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, talked majorly on the present administration’s plans to reposition the country’s recessive economy for prosperity.
Talking about the present state of the economy, Adeosun faulted previous administrations for failing to save during rainy days. She said past governments were extravagant and gave corruption thriving space that the money made during the periods the international oil price was high was never utilized to develop the country’s infrastructure.
Adeosun noted that Nigeria is currently experiencing recession due to falling oil price in the international market and lack of diversification.
She said the present administration is embarking on massive infrastructural development that will create enabling environment for Nigerians and foreigners to pursue their wealth creation dreams. She noted that what should have been done years ago is what the current administration is now doing, which is investing more in capital projections.
Adeosun also reiterated that corruption has been the bane of the nation’s development. She cited how trillions of naira meant for various developmental projects were siphoned by some individuals and starched abroad.
She said the government is doing everything posible to cut cost of governance by reducing spending on traveling and unnecessary ceremonious activities.
The Finance minister also encouraged Nigerians to patronize made in Nigeria products in order to grow the currency. She advocated that Nigerians should eat fruits that are grown in Nigeria than buying those exported from other countries, she gave Apple as an example.
The two invited speakers were given standing ovations at the end of their sessions.
