Emerging Entrepreneurs Encouraged To Embrace Discipline, Integrity In Ekiti State (TVC NEWS)
Expert blames absence of innovation for business failures
A business and leadership consultant, Isaac Ajisafe has said the policies being implemented by the federal Government do not prevent businesses from thriving, but rather the entrepreneurs’ negligence to innovation, structure and positive mindset.
Ajisafe noted that the impact of regulatory and monetary measures by institutions such as the Central Bank of Nigeria on business in Nigeria does not amount to external constraints, maintaining that policies exist in every economy and should not be seen as barriers to enterprise.
He spoke at the weekend in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital while addressing journalists at the Inaugural Edition of Entrepreneurial Growth Summit (EGS) 2026, organised for participants across the country on business training and mentorship programme. https://tribuneonlineng.com/expert-blames-absence-of-innovation-for-business-failures/
Expert urges entrepreneurs to take responsibility for business success by Vanguard
By Rotimi Ojomoyela
Ado-Ekiti — A Business and Leadership Consultant, Isaac Ajisafe, has urged entrepreneurs in Ekiti State and across Nigeria to stop blaming the government and other external factors for their business challenges and instead take personal responsibility for the outcomes of their ventures.
Ajisafe made the call at the weekend in Ado-Ekiti while convening the 2026 edition of the Mindshift Conference (TMC), themed “Ownership: Dominate Your Outcomes.”
Speaking with journalists at the event, he said the conference was designed to empower participants to take control of their destinies and businesses rather than shifting blame to the government or the state of the economy.
According to him, taking responsibility enables entrepreneurs to make independent decisions and determine the direction of their future without compromise.
“I am glad the purpose of the conference has been fulfilled. The aim is to show people what they can do so they can stop blaming the government, relatives or circumstances and begin to take ownership of their journey, destiny and business,” Ajisafe said. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/03/expert-urges-entrepreneurs-to-take-responsibility-for-business-success/
EGS 2026 Challenges Nigerian Entrepreneurs to Fix Their Mindset, Not Blame the Economy
At a time when many Nigerians blame inflation, government policies, and harsh economic conditions for business failure, the Entrepreneurial Growth Summit (EGS) 2026 has urged entrepreneurs to look inward, stressing that mindset, not Nigeria, is the real determinant of business success.
Under the theme “BUILDING THE PERSON WHO BUILDS THE BUSINESS” with the motto “Build, Execute, Win,” the event brought together entrepreneurs and professionals.
The Convener of the program, Isaac Ajisafe, a business and leadership consultant, author, speaker, and founder of SBS Business Stones, anchored the discussion on mindset mastery as the foundation for surviving and thriving in Nigeria’s business environment.
Ajisafe told participants that while access to capital and customers is important, many Nigerian businesses fail because their owners are mentally unprepared for growth, pressure, and long-term execution. He said investors are unwilling to support ideas that lack structure, clarity, and strategic thinking.
According to him, mindset mastery is a form of mental leadership that requires entrepreneurs to take responsibility for their thoughts and deliberately eliminate beliefs that limit execution. He warned that many businesses collapse mentally long before they fail physically. https://roundoffnews.com/egs-2026-challenges-nigerian-entrepreneurs-to-fix-their-mindset-not-blame-the-economy/
Spreading Hope: Isaac Ajisafe Foundation Empowers 50 Widows with Cash, Food Support
The Isaac Ajisafe Foundation has empowered 50 widows with financial and food assistance during its 2026 annual widow empowerment programme, organised as part of activities marking the birthday of its convener, Mr. Isaac Ajisafe.
Each beneficiary received ₦60,000 in cash alongside a rice to help relieve the effects of the current economic challenges. The initiative is part of the foundation’s commitment to supporting vulnerable women and strengthening their families.
Speaking at the event, Ajisafe explained that his passion for supporting widows began over 15 years ago before he formally established the foundation about five years ago. He noted that his childhood experience inspired his dedication to the cause.
According to him, witnessing his mother struggle to raise five children after the loss of her husband shaped his resolve to make a difference in the lives of widows whenever he had the opportunity.
He added that the foundation collaborates with community and religious leaders to identify genuine beneficiaries each year, ensuring transparency and fairness in the selection process. He stressed that the goal of the programme is not only to provide relief but also to restore dignity and inspire hope among widows. https://roundoffnews.com/spreading-hope-isaac-ajisafe-foundation-empowers-50-widows-with-cash-food-support-2/
Mind sift Conference Empowers 10 Startups with ₦2.8 Million, Urges Youths to Take Ownership
The Mind sift Conference (TMC 2026) empowered 10 entrepreneurs with a total of ₦2.8 million in growth capital and challenged participants to embrace personal responsibility as the driver of success. The conference, themed “Ownership Dominates Your Outcome,” brought together participants from different states and focused on discipline, mindset development, and productive performance.
Convener Mr. Isaac Ajisafe, in his welcome address, said the platform was created for genuine motivation, not hype. He told participants that ownership does not mean controlling everything but managing what falls within one’s influence. He urged them to take charge of their discipline, preparation, skills, decisions, and environment, stressing that outcomes are shaped by responsibility rather than mere intention.
Speaking with journalists after the program, Ajisafe said the initiative aims to shift people away from blaming the government, the system, or relatives for their challenges. He explained that the empowerment was designed to help business owners scale, not just survive. During the Entrepreneurial Growth Summit (EGS 2024), about 30 participants pitched their ideas, and organizers selected 10 beneficiaries after evaluating their strategies and clarity of purpose,He said. https://roundoffnews.com/mind-sift-conference-empowers-10-startups-with-%e2%82%a62-8-million-urges-youths-to-take-ownership/
Business Expert, Ajisafe blames Entrepreneurs’ lack of innovation for business failures in Nigeria
A Business and leadership consultant, Isaac Ajisafe has said the policies being implemented by the Federal Government of Nigeria do not prevent businesses from thriving, but rather the Entrepreneurs’ negligence to innovation, structure and positive mindset.
Ajisafe noted that the impact of regulatory and monetary measures by institutions such as the Central Bank of Nigeria on business in Nigeria does not amount to external constraints, maintaining that policies exist in every economy and should not be seen as barriers to enterprise.
Ajisafe emphasised that entrepreneurship thrives on initiative, structure and principles, arguing that what many describe as a ‘dry environment’, is often a reflection of lack of ideas and strategic planning rather than actual economic limitations.
He said the summit was designed as a 90-day mentorship initiative, combining physical sessions with online engagement to guide participants on how to develop businesses from the ground up using practical and tested principles.
Ajisafe urged the participants and entrepreneurs in the state to adopt a broader outlook, by thinking globally, maintaining that businesses in Ekiti must maintain standards that can attract clients beyond the state.
His words, “The truth of the matter is this, there is no where in the world where there are no policies. As a matter of fact, if you are thinking that one policy will cripple your business, it will eventually cripple the business. https://newstodayng.com/2026/02/17/business-expert-ajisafe-blames-entrepreneurs-lack-of-innovation-for-business-failures-in-nigeria/
Excitement as Business Expert, Ajisafe empowers widows in Ekiti with N3m
No fewer than 50 widows have been empowered in Ekiti State with N3,000,000 by a Business and leadership consultant, Isaac Ajisafe in commemoration of his birthday.
Addressing journalists in Ado-Ekiti on Friday during the 2026 annual window empowerment initiative, Ajisafe explained that he started extending the olive branch to widows over 15 years ago before formally establishing the foundation about five years ago.
Ajisafe further stated that the empowerment programme aims not just to provide temporary relief for vulnerable women but to restore their dignity and renew hope.
Another highlight of the programme was the generous gifting of bags of rice to the beneficiaries, as well as N60,000 each.
His words, “I understood what it meant to go to bed hungry. There are things we experienced that many people today would not believe. There was a type of okra called Iroko. In those days, it was cooked without seasoning cubes, only salt and that would be our dinner. As for vegetables, we had access to them from our farm. https://newstodayng.com/2026/02/20/excitement-as-business-expert-ajisafe-empowers-widows-in-ekiti-with-n3m/
Stop blaming Govt, take ownership of your future – Business Expert, Ajisafe tasks Entrepreneurs
A Business and Leadership Consultant, Isaac Ajisafe, has urged entrepreneurs in Ekiti and Nigeria at large to stop blaming the government and other external factors for their challenges, calling instead for personal responsibility and ownership of their business journeys.
Ajisafe made the call on Saturday in Ado-Ekiti, while convening the 2026 edition of the Mindshift Conference (TMC) themed ‘Ownership: Dominate Your Outcomes’.
Speaking with journalists, he said the purpose of the conference was to empower participants to take control of their destinies and businesses, rather than shifting blame on the government and economy.
The Business Expert noted that taking responsibility does not only make them independent in their choices but also make them the determinants of their own future without any compromise.
His words, “I’m just glad because the purpose of the Conference has been fulfilled and the purpose is to show people what they can do so that they can stop blaming the government, their Sisters, Uncles Aunties and take ownership of their journey, destiny and business. https://newstodayng.com/2026/02/21/stop-blaming-govt-take-ownership-of-your-future-business-expert-ajisafe-tasks-entrepreneurs/
Ajisafe Challenges Entrepreneurs to Rethink Strategy, Says Mindset Not Policy Is Nigeria’s Real Business Hurdle
Ajisafe argued that while economic reforms and regulatory adjustments may create temporary discomfort, they do not in themselves shut down opportunity. According to him, policies are a constant feature of every functioning economy, and successful entrepreneurs learn to innovate within them rather than retreat because of them.
He spoke on Tuesday in Ado Ekiti at the inaugural edition of the Entrepreneurial Growth Summit 2026, a business training and mentorship programme he convened for participants drawn from across the country. The summit, he explained, was conceived as a corrective intervention to address what he described as structural and strategic gaps in the way many Nigerians approach business.
The consultant maintained that institutions such as the Central Bank of Nigeria implement monetary and regulatory measures to stabilize the broader economy, not to suffocate enterprise. He said interpreting every policy shift as an existential threat reflects a lack of long term planning and adaptability. https://beyondnewsng.com/ajisafe-challenges-entrepreneurs-to-rethink-strategy-says-mindset-not-policy-is-nigerias-real-business-hurdle/
Isaac Ajisafe Foundation Disburses ₦3m, Food Items to 50 Widows in Ekiti
The empowerment programme, which has become a yearly intervention, provided each beneficiary with financial support to start or stabilise small scale businesses, reflecting the Foundation’s commitment to moving widows from dependency to economic participation.
Organisers of the event explained that the gesture was not merely charitable but structured to give the women a sustainable means of livelihood that would enable them cater for their families with dignity.
Addressing participants at the event, Mr Ajisafe said the initiative was inspired by personal experience, recalling the hardship his mother Mrs Florence Ajisafe endured after losing her husband and being left to raise five children alone.
He noted that witnessing those struggles shaped his resolve to support widows who often face economic exclusion and social vulnerability, stressing that the Foundation’s intervention was aimed at easing their burden and restoring hope.
He added that beyond the financial grants, the Foundation remains focused on long term support for widows and orphans through mentorship and periodic welfare packages, explaining that the birthday outreach was conceived as a way of giving back to society rather than hosting elaborate celebrations. According to him, true fulfilment lies in touching lives and creating opportunities for those who might otherwise be overlooked. https://beyondnewsng.com/isaac-ajisafe-foundation-disburses-%e2%82%a63m-food-items-to-50-widows-in-ekiti/
The Mindshift Conference: Ajisafe Empowers 10 Youths With N2.8m As Alake, Tunde Afe, Others Charge Youths To Own, Dominate Their Outcomes
The conference, themed Ownership: Dominate Your Outcomes, marks the end of the week long activities drawing participants from tertiary institutions, government establishments, faith based organisations and the private sector, all united by a central message that the future is not a lottery but a responsibility that must be consciously embraced.
The Convener of the annual event, Isaac Ajisafe, a business and leadership consultant, author and entrepreneur, highlighted the practical dimension of the conference by empowering ten youths with a total sum of N2.8 million to support startups and small scale businesses, a move widely applauded by attendees as a concrete demonstration of the ownership principle being preached.
Ajisafe explained that the philosophy behind the conference is rooted in the belief that young people must shift from passive expectation to active participation in shaping their destinies, stressing that productivity begins with a deliberate decision to take charge of one’s knowledge, skills and opportunities. https://beyondnewsng.com/the-mindshift-conference-ajisafe-empowers-10-youths-with-n2-8m-as-alake-afe-others-charge-youths-to-own-dominate-their-outcomes/
Spreading Hope: Isaac Ajisafe Celebrates his birthday by giving back to the society by NTA
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FOUNDER ISAAC AJISAFE FOUNDATION CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY , PUTS SMILES ON THE FACES OF WIDOWS ,YOUTH by EKITI STATE TELEVISION
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