Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja
As many economies of the world are gradually recuperating from the effect of COVID-19, the CEO and GMD of Bricks to Cribs & Bar, Akarah Ebenezer Ulochukwu has urged the nation to embrace online entrepreneurship to boost the nation’s economy. He made this call during a virtual interview with journalists in Lagos.
“Online entrepreneurship will definitely be a plus to Nigeria’s economy. This is because everyone can do it. It is not secluded to the elites or the enlightened anymore,” he emphasised.
He said if this path is towed, it would be a relief for the nation and ensure that so many youths employed.
He further implored the government to consider such new age ventures, create more opportunities for people to learn, and enact policies that would aid people to give room for more entrepreneurs to emerge.
As the founder of the Royal Niger Green Farms foundation, Akarah, described online entrepreneurship as every other kind of business opportunity.
“It is time-taking, risky, requires dedication and hard work. It is definitely not a get-rich quick scheme as some people have been made to believe,” he emphasised.
For the CEO, today’s world is different. Hence, with a new age comes a new way of doing things. He stressed that the internet has taken over, and it is only right that they exploit opportunities that it offers them.
“The world is now connected globally, giving you access to the other parts of the continents in just a click,” continuing that this globalisation is one of the main ingredients in this sort of entrepreneurship. “You can buy, sell, trade, discuss, and sign deals almost immediately.”
In a swift switch, he shared an insight into BTCBARS, which is a group of companies invested in making impacts in various sectors including real estate, agriculture, entertainment, logistics, finance, and a few other industries.
With an aim to create a stable market that offers high-quality and reliable services and products, he enthused, “Our main goal is to be a pathway to financial freedom in Africa”.
Its group of companies include BTCBARS, a real estate firm; Afri D Ltd, a courier and logistics company; ZL Empire Ltd, the entertainment arm of the group; Afri Festival Ltd, African Financial Revolutionary Innovators (AFRI); and Royal Niger Green Farms, an agricultural investment firm.
