Godfrey
Okuigbedi is a writer, business coach, an entrepreneur, Christian and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of Goswift Business Network Limited. Although a
graduate of Mass Communication, he talks entrepreneurship more than journalism.
In this interview with Topflyers Team, the young CEO talks about his knack for
entrepreneurship, his new company, young people's misconception of what capital is, and what he would ask of president Buhari
when they meet.
Tell us about
yourself?
My name is Godfrey Okuigbedi. I am from Owhelogbo in
Isoko North L.G.A, Delta State and the second born of six children. I am a very
creative and self-motivated person with a distinct mind for excellence. I am a Christian and a graduate of Mass
Communication from the National Open University of Nigeria. I am single, an entrepreneur
and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GOSWIFT BUSINESS NETWORK LIMITED.
How old are you?
I am 26 years old.
What is your
company all about?
GOSWIFT BUSINESS NETWORK LIMITED, is a licensed
multi-faceted company structured to connect Investors and entrepreneurs
globally with a web of businesses ranging from business consulting, real
estate, logistics, import/export, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, investments,
contracting and to collaborate with Nigerian and international companies in
other business development projects.
What is unique
about your company?
GOSWIFT is one of her kind. Our platform helps
business people and Entrepreneurs connect to form business relationships, recognize,
create or act upon business opportunities, share information and seek potential
partners for business projects fostering business growth.
You are a
graduate of Mass Communication from the National Open University of Nigeria.
One would expect you to be a journalist but you choose entrepreneurship. Why
entrepreneurship?
Entrepreneurship has been an inherent trait in me.
It is a passion I can not part with. Like I said earlier, I am very creative
and innovative. I want financial freedom and my career offers me that one
hundred percent.
We are working on different initiatives to help the
young Nigerian become financially free not job hunters. This will in turn make
them create more opportunities for others.
What are your
challenges as an entrepreneur?
My biggest challenge was funding. The Nigerian
environment does not support entrepreneurs rather our government enact policies
which favours only the rich and those in power.
Many
entrepreneurs barely have time to relax. How do you relax?
I love what I do so, I am always at a point of rest
whilst working. Activity is not productivity. Truly productive people relax and
have fun while working not necessarily having a vacation.
Due to the
Corona Virus pandemic, many companies are folding up. What do you intend doing
to ensure your company does not fold up this season?
We are a digital company where our market and
clients are online. Business of the 21st century is virtual not actual anymore.
So we continue working while a cure is being found to solve the global corona
virus pandemic and things come to normalcy.
How can
intending entrepreneurs reach you?
We are
working on our platform to connect Investors and entrepreneurs globally. It is
a good one to market, promote and drive sales for business people. Once we are
up, people can register and become part of the network. However, Currently you
can contact us via:
Email: Info.goswiftbusiness@yahoo.com
Phone numbers; +2347066082788, +2348060722792.
If you have an
opportunity to meet president Buhari for assistance, what would you ask for?
I would ask him to give an endorsement to the
eco-system we are creating because it will skyrocket the Nigerian economy,
alleviate people from poverty and unemployment as well as attract international
hands.
What is your
advice to Nigerian youths who want to become entrepreneurs but do not have
capital?
I want them
to know that Capital is not money but intellectual property. Funding your
business is different from Capital. You can have funds but no capital to start
a business because real capital is the heart that drives every business idea to
fruition. Equip your mind, financial intelligence is vital.
Is there
anything else you will like to tell us that we do not know about?
Entrepreneurs must understand business is war. You
must treat it like a soldier in war front because your competitors will hang
you if you do not hang them first with price sales and service delivery. Lastly, the God factor is key for every
Christian business person. Almost all big businesses are dedicated to idols in
China, Thailand, India e.t.c. You must first make God your business partner and
you will thrive.
Corona Virus is real.
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