Dangote at 69: The Man building Africa’s industrial backbone
By Abiodun Alade As Aliko Dangote turns 69, his story demands to be read not as a biography of wealth, but as a case study in Africa’s unfinished industrial argument. For decades, the continent has lived with a structural contradiction. It exports raw materials and imports finished goods. It produces crude oil but imports refined fuel. […]
Biyi Tunji-Olugbodi: A blend of professionalism and entrepreneurial zeal at 60
“The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you are willing to work.“- Oprah Winfrey The above quote by Oprah Winfrey aptly encapsulates the zeal of Mrs Biyi Tunji-Olugbodi who has put her training and endowments into profitable use over the years. She […]
Bouquet for the Amazon of multi-tasking at 60
By Louis Odion David Ricardo framed it as the law of diminishing returns. There is always a point of saturation. There comes a juncture where, to adapt the thesis of one of the most influential English economists of the 19th century, human productivity begins to decline on account of task overload. The breed the English nobleman has […]
The life journey of Ovedje Great Ogboru @ 66
By JOSHUA JARIKRE Great Ovedje Ogboru is no doubt an accomplished International businessman, a philanthropist and a formidable political leader from the oil-rich Niger Delta region in Delta State. His impeccable character has placed him above most of those whose political narrative has been smeared by inhumane standards and selfish agendas. His protracted struggles in […]
President Tinubu at 72: Leadership in challenging times
By Tunde Rahman Today is President Bola Tinubu’s 72nd birthday. Instead of rolling out the drums to celebrate the day, the President directed there should be no celebration of any kind, including placing newspaper, radio or television advertorials in his honour. He urged anyone wishing to do such for him to donate the money to charity organisations. […]
Deborah Bako-Odoh: The one who stayed!
By Tobe Momah Deborah Bako-Odoh graduated from the University of Ilorin in 1999 and immediately took up employment at the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) office at Onikan, Lagos State. We had had passing interactions while at Our Saviour’s Church, Marina, where her father – then Venerable George Bako – was the officiating minister. During […]
