Nigerian businessman and philanthropist Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has called on federal and state governments to create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive. Speaking at a conference organized by Gavice Logistics on igniting innovation, Iyiegbu emphasized the importance of infrastructure development and security in boosting entrepreneurship.
Iyiegbu highlighted the need for good roads, particularly in the logistics business, to transport goods efficiently. He urged governments to construct good roads and find lasting solutions to insecurity, citing the negative impact of multiple taxes and fear of robbery and kidnapping on businesses.
“If these young people start to get involved in harmful things, who do we hold responsible? Also, people should be able to move from one point to the other without fear of being robbed or kidnapped,” he said.
Empowering Youth through Innovation and Hard Work
As Chairman of Cubana Group, Iyiegbu advised youths to embrace innovation and hard work to achieve success. He emphasized the importance of perseverance, stating that businesses face various challenges, but operators must adapt and innovate to overcome them.
“There are different seasons in businesses. It is left for operators of businesses to know how to approach each season. There are times when things are difficult and times when the business is doing very well. Life is a hurdle, and with each challenge faced, you must know how to jump it and continue your journey to the next stage until you succeed. Nobody should stop a journey because times are hard. Therefore, business owners, especially the young ones, must be innovative,” he said.