By Abubakar Yunusa
A financial expert and founder of MTWI Services, Ifeoluwa Adegoke, has urged women to take their financial lives more seriously and avoid the lure of quick profits in business.
She gave the advice during her welcome address at the general assembly of Junior Chamber International (JCI) Aso, held in Abuja to mark International Women’s Day.
“If you want to win in your financial life, please don’t look for quick profits.
“Don’t be so focused on immediate gain that you lose sight of what is really important. Think long term, always,”Adegoke said
She noted that women who succeed financially understand that time and properly deployed capital can create exponential wealth.
According to her, intentional investment in education, financial literacy and value creation gives women a natural advantage in the marketplace.
“The woman who offers solutions — her skills, ideas and leadership — becomes impossible to ignore.
“Start mentoring, teaching and building ecosystems where others can grow. Think beyond your survival.”
Also speaking, JCI Aso 2026 President, Peter Emmanuel Yilbiem, lamented what he described as the underutilisation of women’s capacity in Nigeria.
“We cannot restrict them to certain jobs or activities. Women are still some of the most untapped resources on earth.
They must be given opportunities to accelerate and contribute to positive change.”
Yilbiem expressed optimism that members of the organisation would rise to top leadership positions in the country, citing notable personalities such as former Delta State governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan, and former Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board executive secretary, Simbi Wabote, as products of JCI.
He added that entrepreneurs like Wale Akadjola were already making impact across industries, stressing that young people must boldly pursue available opportunities.
“Sometimes the right man for the job is a woman waiting with courage and confidence.
“They must give themselves permission to step into positions of power.”
On her part, Chief Executive Officer of Nagaba One, Saratu Alanza Nagaba-Pamah, stressed that integrity remains the bedrock of sustainable business growth.
“Whatever you do without integrity cannot add value to your business.
“Business does not exist in money alone; it exists in value and integrity. Build capacity and value — the money will fall into place,”she said .
