A delegation of young women, headed by Ambassador Asmau Omeiza Idris, the Country Head of Young Women of Africa in Nigeria, visited Otunba Olayinka Braimoh, CEO of Hall 7 Real Estate and gubernatorial candidate for the 2023 Kogi State election.
The meeting took place in his Abuja office, where they expressed their gratitude for his mentorship and sought further guidance on effectively achieving their objectives.
The group’s leader, Amb. Asmau, a dedicated advocate for women’s empowerment, expressed their satisfaction and gratitude to Otunba Olayinka for his commitment to making the world a better place for all, emphasizing his commitment to women’s empowerment.
Having recently attended the Young Women of Africa’s Conference in Ethiopia, Ambassador Asmau, in recognition of Otunba Olayinka’s mentorship, dedicated her certificate from the conference to him and presented him with an emblem, expressing gratitude for his tireless efforts.
In the same vein, Mrs. Zarah Abubakar, a former Student Union President of Kogi State University (now Prince Abubakar Audu University), shared her experiences on the importance of integrity and loyalty in leadership, saying, “In the face of challenges, it is profitable to remain committed to empowering others”.
In his response, Otunba Olayinka Braimoh emphasized the importance of setting clear goals, objectives, strategies, plans, and actions (GOSPA) in achieving a set target. In his words, he said, “My advice is very simple but very effective. You must be deliberate in your efforts to achieve a task. Narrow down your objectives to measure impact effectively, focus on clear goals, stick to them, and avoid distractions.”
He also emphasized that while individuals may have political alignments, the delegation should remain apolitical as an organization to stay focused on their objectives and avoid being hijacked by political interest.
Otunba Olayinka encouraged young women to continue their valuable work, further emphasizing that societal change and dedication to a cause begin with personal commitment. “Be selfish with your commitment. It starts with the small things, which will eventually allow you to commit to a greater cause”.
He further highlighted the importance of sustainable income and skill development among youths, illustrating this by calculating the daily and weekly expenditure of an average student, showing how much wealth is generated in a community, and encouraging them to identify sources of wealth and income in their environments.
He stressed that an empowered youth cannot be bought or misled with funds. “Empowerment is not about sharing food, but about teaching people how to generate wealth themselves”, stated him.
Otunba Olayinka disclosed that, as part of the ongoing efforts to foster economic development, his group has successfully supported businesses and helped to build entrepreneurs in many ways. “One such beneficiary has grown her business significantly, now generating millions in revenue. Building on this success, we are excited to launch a new initiative aimed at supporting existing businesses within our communities”.
Set to commence in the first quarter of 2024, this programme will provide resources, guidance, and mentorship to entrepreneurs, helping them overcome challenges and achieve long-term success. The team has already started identifying legitimate businesses in various communities, assisting with obtaining necessary licenses, and offering mentorship to enhance operations”.
Finally, he stated, “Creating wealth and stimulating economic growth through enabling entrepreneurs is one of our main goals. We hope to improve our communities by assisting small businesses in our area. Our dedication to strengthening the community and assisting entrepreneurs is mirrored in this initiative. We’re excited to leave a lasting impression and provide chances for development”.
