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Urge compatriots, ‘never waver from your dreams’ It’s no secret that Nigeria is grappling with one of its toughest economic periods. Inflation is at record highs, unemployment remains a pressing challenge, and the cost of living continues to rise. Amid the lamentations however, there are inspiring stories of individuals who are thriving, achieving remarkable milestones, and building legacies.
Their successes highlight resilience, ingenuity, and the pursuit of excellence despite daunting odds. In various parts of the country, many new buildings are springing up; expensive automobiles are still donning the streets and many people have continued to send their children to the Ivy League schools and paying substantially. Some of those who have struck gold in the midst of harsh economic weather spoke to BusinessDay Sunday on how things changed for them.
They have also urged fellow citizens to always look on the brighter side of life. Read also: Report projects economic hardship to push 33.1 million Nigerians into food insecurity in 2025 From corporate worker to real estate mogul For Tunde Olanrewaju, a former corporate banker in Lagos, the harsh economic realities were a wake-up call rather than a stumbling block.
“When COVID struck and inflation began eating into my savings, I decided to invest in real estate,” he said. Tunde started with a single plot of land four years ago and has since grown his portfolio to include luxury apartments in Lagos and Abuja. “I don’.