*Thursday Truth* In December 2019, my daughter Wani gave me a Christmas gift that quietly transformed my life — The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman. I started reading it on January 26th, 2020, just before the world paused for COVID-19. The book offers 366

Thursday Thought I recently listened to Geoffrey Hinton — widely regarded as the “Godfather of AI” — in a compelling interview with Steven Bartlett on The Diary of a CEO. Two key insights from the conversation struck me deeply: 1.AI may trigger a new global

Thursday Thought I’ve always enjoyed TED Talks — they offer powerful ideas in bite-sized, engaging formats. Yesterday, I came across a short talk by Alvin Irby on how to inspire children to become lifelong readers. Two key takeaways struck me: 1.Identity matters — children need

Thursday Thoughts Series: A New Chapter Begins 6 Lessons from the Lived Experience of Leadership Over the past few months, Thursday Thoughts has been a space where I share reflections — a blend of personal lessons, leadership insights, and professional values gathered over

Thursday Thought 💭 My weekly posts actually started as a suggestion from one of my mentees. He felt I should share more of my experiences to help others like him navigate their own journeys. This week, he gave me a list of six topics to explore — and I’m kicking off with

Thursday Thought #4 – Navigating Generational Differences in the Workplace In continuing a reflection I was recently prompted to undertake, I’ve come to see that the six themes I’ve been exploring are all deeply interrelated — and the common thread binding them together is

Thursday Thought #5 – The Role of Authenticity in Leadership Authenticity in leadership is not about striving for perfection—it is about staying true to who you are, giving voice to your concerns, and standing firmly by your values, even when doing so feels inconvenient or

“Your degree may open the door, but it will not keep you in the room.” Thursday Thought #6 – Building Resilience and Versatility in Times of Change Almost 40 years ago, I made what many saw as a risky pivot—leaving medicine to embrace infrastructure and project development.

✨ Thursday Thought ✨ The Ripple Effect of Mentorship How investing in one life can multiply across generations. About 15 years ago, I was paired with a brilliant young UNILAG student through a Lagos State mentorship program. His mother, a single parent, struggled to support

Thursday Thought *When Wealth for a Few Causes Misery for Many* Last Sunday, after my usual morning walk in Abuja, I sat down with the papers over breakfast. One story in particular held me still — it chronicled the struggles of mothers and children living in gold mining and

Thursday Thought – The Real Essence of Life Last week, we laid to rest my mother-in-law — a strong matriarch who passed at the age of 88. I first met her in 1983, when I traveled to Monrovia to ask for my wife’s hand in marriage. She was stern, firm, and made it clear what I

Thursday Thought This week, I attended the 10th Nigeria Mining Week — and the energy was electrifying. The main auditorium of the Continental Hotel was filled to capacity, while the exhibition halls buzzed with conversations, ideas, and partnerships in motion. The President

*Thursday Thought* The Importance of Asking Questions On Sunday night, my brother and I sat together over a quiet drink — just two grown men reflecting on life. We talked about everything: our wins and losses, relationships and family, business ventures, faith, and even our

Thursday Thought Learning Mandarin — A Journey of Curiosity and Commitment Sometime in the middle of last year, I decided I needed something that would truly challenge my mind and meaningfully fill my spare time. That was when I resolved to learn Chinese (Mandarin). I started

*Thursday Thought* Pockets of Excellence Yesterday, I attended the Nigerian Medical Association’s Health & Medical Expo 2 in Abuja. The theme — “Reversing Medical Tourism: Africans Investing in Africa” — couldn’t have been more fitting for the times. Dr. Tunji Olowolafe,

*Thursday Thought* Pockets of Excellence Yesterday, I attended the Nigerian Medical Association’s Health & Medical Expo 2 in Abuja. The theme — “Reversing Medical Tourism: Africans Investing in Africa” — couldn’t have been more fitting for the times. Dr. Tunji Olowolafe,

Thursday Thought *The Special Moments in Life* Last Saturday, I attended the traditional wedding ceremony of Dolapo and Banke. Dolapo was assigned to me in 2009 as my mentee under the BRF Scholarship Program — and watching him take this next step in life filled me with immense

Thursday Thought Yesterday, I joined Ameh Odiachi’s exhibition “Men: Mask & Meaning” for International Men’s Day, where I spoke as one of four panelists. We had honest conversations about: •Men’s emotional struggles •Why vulnerability feels unsafe •What true healing really