Wole Oshin, Founder and Group Managing Director of Custodian Investment Plc, announced that the Custodian Mentorship Conference has empowered over 5,000 young entrepreneurs since its inception in 2018. Speaking at the sixth edition of the conference in Lagos, Oshin expressed pride in the company’s positive impact on the youth, highlighting the crucial role of mentorship in shaping future leaders.
Oshin shared his personal experience of not having mentors, but learning from observing those he admired, which inspired the creation of a platform for seasoned professionals to share their knowledge and experiences with young entrepreneurs. He noted that volunteers from the Custodian Group continue to mentor participants beyond the conference, and that the company has partnered with Alder Consulting to provide ongoing support.
Olubunmi Aderemi, CEO of the Custodian Social Responsibility Foundation, described the conference as a flagship initiative, highlighting the foundation’s recent interventions in road rehabilitation, flood victim support, and construction of an Accident and Emergency Centre.
The conference featured prominent speakers, including Ali Baba, Adenike Ogunlesi, and MI, who shared insights on achieving success, adapting to change, maintaining good habits, and mentoring others. Key takeaways included:
- The importance of education, networking, and financial management (Ali Baba)
- Taking charge of one’s life and investing in personal growth (Adenike Ogunlesi)
- Being deliberate in pursuing dreams, defining goals, and remaining focused (MI)
