Femi Otedola, a billionaire businessman from Nigeria, has told a funny yet enlightening tale about what inspired him to go back into active business after first choosing to retire.
Speaking about a time when he was able to live comfortably off the profits from his investments, Otedola disclosed that he had no intention of going back to work because his savings were producing a sizable income through Nigerian banks.
“I never planned to work again because my savings was earning 35% from Nigerian banks.”
“But when my daughter was asked in school what I do, she said: ‘My daddy sleeps every morning.’ That woke me up to start a business.”
The remark has since sparked reactions online, with many Nigerians amused by the innocence of children and others marveling at the level of wealth required to live comfortably without working.
Reactions
@ThatttNiceguy: “When your father has done everything for you, all you need to do is sleep and watch your saving work for you.”
@beri_grizou: “Bro really said 35% from Nigerian banks?”
@JustDirmax: “He had to wake up!”
@table_shaker_: “Flex dey cry.”
@Proper9jaboy: “Omo see flex.”
@Zamanii_0: “Big flex.”
@OfficialGChris1: “I am getting there, it just time.”
@martharbelie: “Nice one.”
@UncleDhee: “Omo see flex.”
@kelcastlee: “Make money in this life.”
@officialfox6400: “Omor, my daddy sleeps every morning.”
@Dorren06: “🤣🤣 Kids can be funny and say a lot of things in their innocence. She said her dad sleeps every morning and that his job.”
@clipstormnaija: “Rich man have plenty storyline.”
@seyikanbai: “Imagine your dad sleeps every morning as business, insane flex.”
@Akinmoyede4872: “Rich man thinking bro if I get your money I won’t work again.”
This story is truly inspiring and highlights the powerful influence that family can have on personal motivation. It’s wonderful to see how a loved one’s encouragement can reignite someone’s passion and drive. Overall, it’s a heartwarming reminder of the importance of family support in achieving our goals.
