At the 10th-year anniversary and new business complex opening for Purch Gadgets & Electronics Ltd., Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman of Zinox Group, delivered a keynote focused on the non-financial assets essential for entrepreneurial success: unyielding belief and trust.
Ekeh, sharing his own story of humble beginnings—including sleeping in a small store upon returning from London—emphasized that every successful business encounters tough times. He stressed that breakthroughs only come when founders refuse to give up and maintain a resilient mindset.
“Some of you think some of us were born in wealth… but when you are in business the challenges would be there, but you must have the capacity and mind-set to overcome.”
Trust: The Core Currency
Ekeh highlighted that beyond resilience, success in a volatile environment hinges on credibility. He stated that the ability of a business like Purch Gadgets to reach its 10th anniversary is proof that it has earned the ultimate business asset:
“For you to reach this might you have gained trust, trust is the biggest currency in a country without trust.”
Problem-Solving Over Profit
The founder and CEO of Purch Gadgets & Electronics Ltd., Iyke-Henry Nnadike, mirrored Ekeh’s philosophy. He explained that his business journey began with a clear focus on solving a particular problem in society, deliberately not putting money at the forefront, believing that profit would naturally follow value creation.
Nnadike thanked the community and partners for their unwavering support, which sustained the business over the last decade, validating the emphasis both leaders placed on integrity and community relationships.
