The Ayedero of Yorubaland and former member of the House of Representatives, Hon Shina Abiola Peller, has asked Turkish entrepreneurs and investors to engage with Nigeria’s growing market for a remarkable Return on Investment (RoI).
Hon Peller stated this while delivering his speech as a keynote speaker at the 2023 Mindshift Empowerment and Employment Initiative (MEEI)’s Turkey-Africa Entrepreneurship Conference, held in Istanbul, Turkey.
The Ayedero of Yorubaland, while speaking on the topic, “The Power of Entrepreneurship, the Opportunities it holds and the remarkable potential that lies in the heart of Africa,” pointed out that “Africa is a continent of boundless potentials and home to some of the world’s most creative minds both within the continent and in the Diaspora.”
He said Nigeria’s entrepreneurs have continuously demonstrated incredible resilience and innovation, contributing to the country’s status as one of the Africa’s largest economies.
The former lawmaker maintained that Nigeria, with over 250 diverse ethnic groups and local languages, represents the economic and cultural potential that exist across the African continent, adding, “Nigeria is the gateway to Africa’s world of creativity, and that Nigerian entrepreneurs are vibrant, innovative and problem-solvers.
“Now, let us delve into a topic that embodies the spirit of entrepreneurship, but also transcends borders and cultures. Turkey and Africa share a rich and complex history that dates back centuries, highlighting the enduring value of cultural exchange.
“Today, I want to focus on Nigeria, a remarkable country in Africa, as it represents the economic and cultural potential that exists across this dynamic continent,” he said.
Peller added: “Nigeria, often referred to as the Giant of Africa, stands as a beacon of diversity, with over 250 ethnic groups and languages spoken. This diversity is not just cultural; it is economic and entrepreneurial. Nigeria’s entrepreneurs have demonstrated incredible resilience and innovation, contributing to its status as one of Africa’s largest economies.”