It is worth saying that Nigeria is full of natural resources as well as human resources. Where to place your feet as a young Nigerian is vital decision that needs to be taken solely by YOU.
With the great concern for Nigeria’s future due to terrorism or lack of conscientious leaders, I am optimistic. My optimism is based on the fact that a growing number of young Nigerian entrepreneurs are creating innovative businesses, and more importantly are not waiting for government connections to create this change.
Entrepreneurship is fundamentally about the desire to solve problems creatively. There will always be problem to solve. Look for where you can creatively solve an existing problem. With this you are an entrepreneur. The foundation of entrepreneurship is creativity, imagination, risk-taking and collaboration.
Check below possible ways to cultivate entrepreneurship mindset:
- Keep positive attitude
- Seek to stand out. Celebrate and embrace what make you unique
- Learn from failure and move on
- Embrace life-long learning. Strive to be an expertise in your chosen field
- Pace yourself. It requires patience and perseverance
- Follow through. Never allow negativity; stay put
- Set appraisal goals using the acronym SMART
Below are some sectors you could discover your entrepreneurial skills:
- Fashion
- Entertainment/ music
- Real estate
- Courier service
- Software development
- Farming
- E-commerce
- Food delivery service and so on
You are innovative. Look within you and discover YOU.
Olajumoke Oluwamakin