Ashimolowo, Olorunsheyi, others motivate attendees at Wealth Summit

How to focus on wealth creation and financial growth took the centre stage at the weekend in Lagos as renowned pastor and entrepreneur Matthew Ashimolowo, together with other speakers including: Niyi Adesanya and Olumide Emmanuel, made a great mark at the 2024 Wealth Summit.

The conference, themed “The Real Money of Lagos” and hosted by the co-founders of Pertinence Group, Sunday Olorunsheyi and Wisdom Ezekiel, gathered over 3,000 people, both in person and online, for a day of learning and inspiration.

Known for its focus on wealth creation and financial growth, the annual conference, which is in its fifth year, featured the top speakers who shared practical advice on how to build and secure wealth.

Olumide Emmanuel, the first keynote speaker, set the tone for the day with his powerful message. He encouraged the audience to make smarter choices than previous generations, urging them to learn from the past while finding new ways to create wealth.

Emmanuel highlighted several promising business opportunities that could help attendees improve their financial situations. “The decisions we make today,” he said, “will shape the financial futures of our children. It’s time to move past old ways of thinking and embrace new strategies for building wealth.”

The real estate mogul also spoke about the benefits of co-ownership, where people can team up to invest in property or businesses.

He stressed that in today’s world, working together can lead to greater success. “You don’t have to do it alone,” he explained. “By joining forces with others, you can share resources, reduce risks, and achieve better financial outcomes. Collaboration is the new competition.”

The conference reached another peak with the address by Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, who packaged a masterclass of three interconnected topics that resonated deeply with the audience.

Known for his wisdom on wealth creation, Ashimolowo began by outlining 40 ways to magnetise money, providing practical steps that attendees could implement immediately to enhance their financial standing.

In his words, “A lizard in Nigeria will not be a crocodile in London. Your abundance isn’t coming from a place or a government. Be genuinely interested in abundance. Change your mindset to align with it. Because until your mind is changed, your money can not change.

“If all your money is in a savings account, you are not a risk taker. Today, something has to change. Be committed to taking risks. When you prioritise your financial goals, there are things you won’t put money on. You must therefore find goals that boost investment. Solve one problem at a time, and your life will change.”

Ashimolowo went on to emphasise the importance of investing in real estate, describing it as a reliable way to build long-term wealth. He explained that owning property is more than just having land or buildings; it’s about securing a future where your wealth can grow and be passed down to future generations.

Finally, Ashimolowo encouraged the audience to “10x” their approach to wealth creation, to think bigger, act boldly, and pursue their financial goals with determination. “If you want extraordinary results, you need to take extraordinary actions,” he said.

In his address, he highlighted the importance of building connections. “Every bit of money you need in this life is in someone else’s pocket,” he noted, “so connect with people.”

The Wealth Summit, sponsored by Eazipay, Makarios Luxury, PettySave Microfinance and Edificio, also featured insights from Pertinence Group co-founders Sunday Olorunsheyi and Wisdom Ezekiel.

They introduced SeedX, a new platform designed to help parents secure their children’s future by investing in property, and also officially unveiled their second book, titled The Real Money of Lagos.