Mr Tony Elumelu, chairman Heirs Holdings
When honour paves the way, doors automatically swing open before you. Throughout my life, countless high-level doors have opened simply because I chose to honour the individuals occupying those positions of influence. For many people today, spiritual opposition is not the root cause of their ongoing stagnation; rather, it is their evident disregard for respecting and honouring others, whether young or old, rich or poor.
Years ago, while residing in Europe, I reached a point where I felt a strong desire to return home to Nigeria. At the time, I was feeling somewhat exhausted and disillusioned with life abroad. Prior to moving to Europe, I had been balancing active ministry work in South Africa with my professional career as an engineer. While in Europe, I pursued an MBA while concurrently serving in ministry with the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). Yet, despite my active involvement in both spheres, a distinct sense of weariness set in. After seeking divine direction through prayer, I felt a clear spiritual redirection calling me back to my home country.
However, returning required a viable and sustainable source of income. I was in my thirties, still a young professional, and I knew I could not afford to return to Nigeria without a clear plan, only to spend months hunting for employment. That was when an ambitious idea struck me: Why not reach out directly to Mr Tony Elumelu, pitch my value proposition, and express my explicit interest in working for him?
