Business leaders, entrepreneurs and members of Nigeria’s literary community gathered in Lagos on Monday for the public presentation of The Challengers, a book by Nigerian author Eghosa Imasuen, which chronicles the journey of the founders of VFD Group.
The event, held at the Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel, brought together executives, policymakers, media personalities and young professionals to discuss entrepreneurship, leadership and the lessons behind building an enduring organisation.
The book tells the story of how five friends, Nonso Okpala, Adeniyi Adenubi, Mobolaji Adewumi, Gbenga Omolokun and Azubike Emodi, came together following the 2008 global financial crisis to build VFD Group. This financial services company has grown into one of Nigeria’s notable investment institutions.
Five friends, one vision
Unlike conventional business stories that often focus on individual founders, The Challengers examines how collective ambition and shared responsibility shaped VFD Group’s growth.
