By Peter Egwuatu
Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), TemiPopoola, has encouraged young Nigerians to embrace investment, as a pathway to financial growth, noting that participation in the capital market provides individuals with the opportunity to build wealth while contributing to the growth of businesses and the broader economy.
He said one of the most valuable lessons from his career in global finance and capital markets is the importance of developing a disciplined approach to investing and thinking beyond short-term earnings.
“The goal is to get to a point where your money starts working for you,” Popoola said. “Building wealth is not just about how much you earn. It is about putting your money to work through investments that can grow over time.”
The Group CEO noted that Nigeria’s evolving economy presents significant opportunities for young people to participate in wealth creation by investing in productive enterprises through the capital market, adding that investing creates a link between personal financial growth and national economic development, as capital provided by investors enables businesses to expand, innovate, create jobs and contribute to broader economic progress.
