In a remarkable gathering of industry titans and aspiring entrepreneurs, the BOSS Summit 2023 took center stage at the prestigious NAF Conference Centre in Jabi, Abuja, on December 9th, 2023. Convened by the visionary Othman Abdulrasheed, the summit’s theme, “Navigating Business Resilience: Thriving Amidst Economic Shifts,” echoed throughout the day.
Keynote Presentations That Left an Impact
The summit boasted a lineup of influential speakers, each offering a unique perspective on building resilient, billion-naira enterprises. From Ezekiel Solesi’s exploration of “Mind Mastery” to Sam Obafemi’s insights into “The Power of Membership Models and Community Engagement,” the presentations were a rich tapestry of wisdom.

Hauwa Indimi-Yar’adua, a social media influencer and skincare entrepreneur, shared her secrets to “Social Media Mastery: Leveraging Influence for Business Growth.” Maryam Ahmed, who transitioned from a banking career to culinary entrepreneurship, navigated the intricacies of “Navigating Entrepreneurial Challenges for Small Businesses.” Angela Ajala, an expert in building efficient systems, shed light on creating structures for “Long-Term Business Success.”
The pinnacle of the summit was the grand unveiling of accolades. The Resilience Award honored BOSS Mastermind Members, recognizing their exceptional dedication and strategic approaches in the face of adversity. The 10x Business Revenue Growth recognition celebrated businesses achieving extraordinary revenue surges, surpassing a remarkable tenfold growth within a single year.
A Day of Insight and Inspiration
Over 120 participants were immersed in a day filled with wisdom. The major takeaways included a newfound understanding of the mental models needed to grow a billion-naira business, strategies for community building, and leveraging social media for sales. Entrepreneurs also learned how to inspire staff loyalty, create businesses that run on autopilot, and respond effectively to market changes.
Feedback from participants spoke volumes. One attendee noted, “Honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever stayed captivated for a whole day like today.” Another expressed, “BOSS Summit 2023 was beyond words, worth the money, so much knowledge, and what a wonderful team you have out there as a support system.”

Distinguished Guests and Key Speakers
The summit hosted luminaries such as Maryam Ahmed, CEO of Mimies Homemade Sauces; Hauwa Indimi-Yar’adua, CEO of Thel Skincare; Coach Sam Obafemi, CEO of Cerca Africa; Angela Ajala, CEO of Ladela Holdings; and Ezekiel Solesi, CEO of LIMBsimple. Yomi Awobokun, Managing Partner of CE-IV, also shared insights, along with Honourable Commissioner Hadiza Yar’adua Tuggar of Katsina State, Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education.
In his opening remarks and vote of thanks, Othman Abdulrasheed passionately encouraged all attendees to go out and dominate their respective markets. The resounding applause echoed the sentiment that BOSS Summit 2023 had delivered invaluable strategies and lessons, leaving participants inspired and ready to navigate the ever-changing landscape of business with resilience and purpose.