DEMOLA B. ALADEKOMO is the Chairman, SmartCity Resorts PLC. Director, Chams PLC.
LAGOS, NIGERIA
Joined April 2009
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While everyone is debating FX rates, let’s talk about a more dangerous deficit, vision with no fuel.”
It’s 6 a.m. in Lagos. The generator’s humming, fuel is N900/litre, and you just lost a major client who cited “economic uncertainty.”
You sit at your desk wondering: What’s the
Forty years a tech bro.
That was the title of my session at Moonshot 2026 by @TechCabal : "Forty Years a Tech Bro: What It Takes to Build Something That Lasts", moderated by @FuadXIV of @StartArchiving
Ideas are cheap. Implementation is the real deal. That was one of five lessons I hope the room took away:
1.Create value, not slide decks. People buy value, not just products or solutions.
2.Find a real market gap, then execute professionally and cost-effectively.
3.Keep building new skills and competence.
4. Build a great culture, anchored in proper corporate governance.
5.Have faith in yourself, your nation and your God.
The fifth felt especially real in that venue. The Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, formerly the National Theatre, has been beautifully restored through the commitment of the @cenbank and the Bankers' Committee.
From the rooftop, the Blue Line rail gliding past showed Lagos as the modern city it is becoming, and added colour to the skyline.
Congratulations to Tomiwa Aladekomo and the TechCabal team for taking over the entire theatre and truly living the theme, Courage & Conviction.
The future we build should not come at the expense of the heritage we are responsible for preserving.
Which of the five lessons do you find hardest to practise?
#Moonshot2026 #Entrepreneurship #Execution #Lagos
Looking back at these moments from OAU, the significance of the day still lingers. Grateful for the experience and everything it represents.
🎉 Celebrating 40 Years of Chams – From Legacy to Leadership 🎉
Today, we proudly unveil our 40th Anniversary logo as a symbol of our journey since 1985:
•Pioneering Nigeria’s digital identity & payments infrastructure
•Powering innovations like NIBSS/CBN’s BVN, NIMC’s NIN
NCC’s SIM Registration, INEC’s Voter ID, JAMB CBT, and FRSC’s Driver’s License
•Achieving the Guinness World Record twice with ChamsCity in Lagos and Abuja
•And now, as we celebrate, we look forward to the next 40 years as we transform into ChamsCorp PLC, an Africa-focused
Thinking of mixing friendship with business? Watch this first. One hard lesson I had to learn the hard way, Lesson 15 of the #3030Series is live.
Full story on YouTube now:
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resilience.
Without it, the business dies long before the bank account does.
In tough times, the only thing that keeps you pushing is a purpose bigger than profit.
The truth?
FX will rise. Power will cut. Clients will ghost.
But if your vision is rooted in passion,
you’ll outlast the storm.
So I’ll ask again:
What’s fueling your 2025 goals?
Profit? Pain? Or purpose?
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Patriotism isn’t just about waving a flag.
It’s about using your skills to solve problems in your country.
Serve the world? Start with your home.
#Patriotism #3030Series #Leadership #project3030
Missed Lesson 10 of the #3030Series?
We broke down Working Capital—the real fuel your business runs on.
No cash? No growth. No reserves? Risky business.
Swipe through the recap & learn how to keep your business alive and thriving.
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Watch the full lesson on YouTube:
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Chams was a pioneer in Nigeria’s tech space. We had the clients. We had the demand, but we hit a wall
We grew too fast, and our working capital couldn’t keep up.
If you’re scaling a business or managing money, this episode will hit home.
Drops tomorrow. Stay tuned.
Your people are your greatest asset, not your product, not your strategy. Invest in them, and they’ll build your legacy.
Smart leaders know this. Do you? 🤔
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Your people are your greatest asset, not your product, not your strategy. Invest in them, and they’ll build your legacy.
Smart leaders know this. Do you? 🤔
📺 Watch the full video on YouTube: youtu.be/NQyJRpnuRlo?si=0iOx…
#Leadership #HumanCapital #3030Series #BusinessGrowth
Focus is the ultimate game-changer.
Opportunities are endless, but focus is finite, choose wisely. Success isn’t about doing many things; it’s about doing a few things exceptionally well.
Watch the full video here
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#Leadership #Book3030 #Project3030
Loans: A Stepping Stone or a Trap?
A loan can fuel your business, or sink it. The key? Using it wisely.
Before you take on debt, ask yourself: Is this a strategic move or a costly mistake?
📺 Watch the full lesson now: youtu.be/iY8mzvD8zOA?si=aUSf…