NIGERIAN billionaire businesswoman and philanthropist has counseled the people to be focused, dream big and determined in their career for a giant stride.
Alakija who was rated in the 2020 Africa’s billionaires with a net worth of one billion dollars as at 14 January, 2020 made the remarks in her motivational discourse to encourage young entrepreneurs and cautioned that there is no shortcut to sustainable progress.
“Dream big. There is nothing seen that wasn’t imagined. There’s no overnight success. You have to start by dreaming big and working towards your goal.
“There is no overnight success. You must start by dreaming big and working towards achieving it. You must be determined to succeed despite all odds. Do not allow your setbacks or failures to stop you but rather make them your stepping stone. Develop your strengths to attain excellence and be tenacious, never give up on your dream or aspiration. Your word must be your bond. You must make strong ethical values and integrity your watchword. Always act professionally and this will enable you to build confidence in your customers and clients”, Mrs. Alakija stated.
The 69-year-old Folorunso Alakija is vice chair of Famfa Oil, a Nigerian oil exploration company with a stake in Agbami Oilfield, a prolific offshore asset. Famfa Oil’s partners include Chevron and Petrobras. She is involved in the fashion, oil, real estate and printing industries.
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