The Chief Executive Officer of REB360, Tope Mark-Odigie, has hosted stakeholders and young entrepreneurs at the Game of Money Conference, tasking the youths to embark on self-discovery to unlock their passion and create sustainable wealth.
The Game of Money conference brought together individuals from various fields to share experiences and offer practical tools for making informed financial decisions.
Mark-Odigie said the Game of Money was born out of her study of money management and investment strategies. She underscored the value of intentionality in wealth creation, noting that waiting passively for opportunities was no longer sufficient. Her book, ‘Transform’, which was launched at the event, she said, encourages readers to look inward to discover and build their paths to success.
Reflecting on the impact of the first edition of the conference, Mark-Odigie shared how it inspired participants to pursue new ventures.
“One speaker turned his keynote speech into a bestselling book, while others started successful businesses after attending the event,” she said. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, urged young Nigerians to embrace continuous self-development and financial literacy as tools for achieving long-term stability and success.
She made the call while speaking at the Game of Money 2.0 conference and the launch of ‘Transform’. Dabiri-Erewa encouraged youths to cultivate the habit of reading and to constantly challenge themselves to grow beyond limitations.
“It is important that in life, you think outside the box. Always think of the next thing you want to do to remain successful. Learn to train yourself, develop yourself and be the best in whatever you do, and then discover who you are and what is best for you,” she said.
Project Lead at the Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF), Summy Smart Francis, also highlighted the essence of the ‘gift of success.’
Success, she said, is not determined by hard work alone but also by intangible factors such as opportunity, mentorship, and endorsements. He advised young entrepreneurs to strategically position themselves to attract these gifts by being visible, building strong reputations, seeking mentorship and relationships and consistently adding value to others.
The Director of Le Poshe School, Ronke Adeniyi, spoke on the significance of mindset and self-awareness in overcoming societal limitations. She noted that many teachers in Nigeria are held back by restrictive beliefs and social expectations.
Drawing from her journey of arriving in Lagos 15 years ago with limited knowledge but a strong desire to grow, Adeniyi explained how she leveraged her communication skills and passion for education to build a successful career.
“You have to know yourself,” she said, emphasising the importance of recognising one’s strengths and creating opportunities from them. She called for a more supportive and innovative educational environment that encourages creativity rather than rigidly adhering to traditional models.
