THE NEW CEO

He never looked up. He just polished and returned them."
Her father never knew his name.
But she never forgot his hands.
Until the day the company he once stood outside…
Became the one he walked into — as the boss.

1996. Lagos Island.

Baba Dauda was a cobbler stationed outside the Afolabi & Sons Corporation — a big construction firm where luxury cars pulled up daily, and security guards barely let him near the building.

But every week, a wealthy man — Chief Afolabi — sent his driver with three pairs of Italian leather shoes.

Dauda would shine, stitch, clean, and polish them until they looked brand new.
He was never invited in.
Never tipped.
Never acknowledged.

But someone noticed.

Little Adesewa, Chief’s 9-year-old daughter, used to sit in the back of the car watching him work.
She once asked, “Why does he never come inside?”

Her father replied:
"Because people like that don’t belong in boardrooms."

But Dauda looked up and said:
“Small madam… maybe one day, I’ll fix more than shoes.”

Adesewa smiled.
He winked.

Then life happened.

The Afolabis moved abroad.
Dauda lost his spot outside the building when the area was demolished.
Nobody knew where he went.
Nobody looked for him.

2024. Victoria Island.

The same company — now renamed Afolabi Global — had fallen into crisis.
Stocks plummeted. Leadership changed.
They were awaiting their new CEO — a private appointee brought in by international investors to restructure the entire business.

Boardroom filled. Cameras ready. Staff nervous.

Then the doors opened…

And Mr. Dauda Adekunle walked in — polished suit, grey hair, briefcase in hand.

Silence.

Gasps.

He nodded slowly and said:

“28 years ago, I fixed shoes outside this building.
Today, I’m here to rebuild what was broken inside it.”

The crowd froze.

And from the corner, Adesewa — now head of PR — stood in tears.

She walked over, hugged him, and whispered:

“You didn’t just fix shoes, Baba. You fixed my view of the world.”

He didn’t beg.
He didn’t fight.
He just worked.

And while others built offices…
He built himself.

Now the same hands that once held polish and thread…
Hold contracts, power, and legacy.

Because sometimes, the person outside the gate…
Was just waiting to own the entire building.

This is our CEO the owner of Brando Group of Company, officially introducing Gada.Chat to the people of Abuja, is aim objective is to liberate the poor from poverty. This is our own person, I mean a Nigeria man, coming from Ikwa ibom state. We really and sincerely celebrate you, kudos to your efforts, your dreams will surely materialize in JESUS mighty name.

Good morning, Gada.Chat Members!

Today is a great day, a achievable start, and an opportunity to make a difference.
Let's draw inspiration from our collective strength, resilience, and passion for creating positive change.

As we navigate our individual journeys, remember that every small act of kindness, every generous gesture, and every selfless act has the power to impact lives and shape the world around us.

To our seasoned members, your dedication and leadership are the driving force behind our community's success.
Your stories, experiences, and wisdom inspire us all to strive for more.

To our new members, welcome! We're thrilled to have you join our community of Gada.Chat, which we help each other attend success.
Your unique perspectives and talents will enrich our collective efforts.

Let's continue to uplift, support, and empower one another. Let's celebrate our achievements, learn from our setbacks, and keep pushing boundaries.

Together, we can achieve greatness, create lasting impact, and leave a legacy of love, kindness, and compassion.

Have an amazing day, Members of Brando Group of Companies.

Warm Regards!

Good morning, Gada.Chat Members!

Today is a great day, a achievable start, and an opportunity to make a difference.
Let's draw inspiration from our collective strength, resilience, and passion for creating positive change.

As we navigate our individual journeys, remember that every small act of kindness, every generous gesture, and every selfless act has the power to impact lives and shape the world around us.

To our seasoned members, your dedication and leadership are the driving force behind our community's success.
Your stories, experiences, and wisdom inspire us all to strive for more.

To our new members, welcome! We're thrilled to have you join our community of Gada.Chat, which we help each other attend success.
Your unique perspectives and talents will enrich our collective efforts.

Let's continue to uplift, support, and empower one another. Let's celebrate our achievements, learn from our setbacks, and keep pushing boundaries.

Together, we can achieve greatness, create lasting impact, and leave a legacy of love, kindness, and compassion.

Have an amazing day, Members of Brando Group of Companies.

Warm Regards!

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Done and dusted!
The online launching of gada.chat social media platform which is the flagship signature of Brando group of companies CEOed by Amb. Dr. Prince Ubong Brownson Iwok of Nigeria.
If you were not there, you actually missed a lot. But you can still recover what you missed if you can endeavour to start attending daily seminars from Mondays to Saturday every week, at the same venue of Grand Ibro Hotel Annex, Wuse Zone 5, FCT Abuja.

“Because of my success in business, many men were intimidated. Before marriage, I have dated men that were intimidated by my success.

Any small thing they will say is because of what I think I have, and this is what happens to most successful women.

The way I started fashion, I never imagined I would be a fashion designer because my mom was a tailor and each time she's working, we usually go by to help, not until I discovered it was more of a talent.
I have always thought I would go to school, become educated, and become a career woman. Today, I'm an owner of a very big fashion brand.

I never regret dropping out from school to pursue my dream. If I didn't, I'm not sure I would have been where I am today. If you have the opportunity to study, do it. The best decision for me might not be the best decision for you.

If you're a successful woman, there's a way people will always be looking at you. If you don't get married early, they will say it's because you have too much influence or too much money, so men can't come after you. But don't limit yourself. Any man that can't be with you is not man enough.”
— Veekee James

“Because of my success in business, many men were intimidated. Before marriage, I have dated men that were intimidated by my success.

Any small thing they will say is because of what I think I have, and this is what happens to most successful women.

The way I started fashion, I never imagined I would be a fashion designer because my mom was a tailor and each time she's working, we usually go by to help, not until I discovered it was more of a talent.
I have always thought I would go to school, become educated, and become a career woman. Today, I'm an owner of a very big fashion brand.

I never regret dropping out from school to pursue my dream. If I didn't, I'm not sure I would have been where I am today. If you have the opportunity to study, do it. The best decision for me might not be the best decision for you.

If you're a successful woman, there's a way people will always be looking at you. If you don't get married early, they will say it's because you have too much influence or too much money, so men can't come after you. But don't limit yourself. Any man that can't be with you is not man enough.”
— Veekee James

“Because of my success in business, many men were intimidated. Before marriage, I have dated men that were intimidated by my success.

Any small thing they will say is because of what I think I have, and this is what happens to most successful women.

The way I started fashion, I never imagined I would be a fashion designer because my mom was a tailor and each time she's working, we usually go by to help, not until I discovered it was more of a talent.
I have always thought I would go to school, become educated, and become a career woman. Today, I'm an owner of a very big fashion brand.

I never regret dropping out from school to pursue my dream. If I didn't, I'm not sure I would have been where I am today. If you have the opportunity to study, do it. The best decision for me might not be the best decision for you.

If you're a successful woman, there's a way people will always be looking at you. If you don't get married early, they will say it's because you have too much influence or too much money, so men can't come after you. But don't limit yourself. Any man that can't be with you is not man enough.”
— Veekee James

“Because of my success in business, many men were intimidated. Before marriage, I have dated men that were intimidated by my success.

Any small thing they will say is because of what I think I have, and this is what happens to most successful women.

The way I started fashion, I never imagined I would be a fashion designer because my mom was a tailor and each time she's working, we usually go by to help, not until I discovered it was more of a talent.
I have always thought I would go to school, become educated, and become a career woman. Today, I'm an owner of a very big fashion brand.

I never regret dropping out from school to pursue my dream. If I didn't, I'm not sure I would have been where I am today. If you have the opportunity to study, do it. The best decision for me might not be the best decision for you.

If you're a successful woman, there's a way people will always be looking at you. If you don't get married early, they will say it's because you have too much influence or too much money, so men can't come after you. But don't limit yourself. Any man that can't be with you is not man enough.”
— Veekee James

“Because of my success in business, many men were intimidated. Before marriage, I have dated men that were intimidated by my success.

Any small thing they will say is because of what I think I have, and this is what happens to most successful women.

The way I started fashion, I never imagined I would be a fashion designer because my mom was a tailor and each time she's working, we usually go by to help, not until I discovered it was more of a talent.
I have always thought I would go to school, become educated, and become a career woman. Today, I'm an owner of a very big fashion brand.

I never regret dropping out from school to pursue my dream. If I didn't, I'm not sure I would have been where I am today. If you have the opportunity to study, do it. The best decision for me might not be the best decision for you.

If you're a successful woman, there's a way people will always be looking at you. If you don't get married early, they will say it's because you have too much influence or too much money, so men can't come after you. But don't limit yourself. Any man that can't be with you is not man enough.”
— Veekee James

“Because of my success in business, many men were intimidated. Before marriage, I have dated men that were intimidated by my success.

Any small thing they will say is because of what I think I have, and this is what happens to most successful women.

The way I started fashion, I never imagined I would be a fashion designer because my mom was a tailor and each time she's working, we usually go by to help, not until I discovered it was more of a talent.
I have always thought I would go to school, become educated, and become a career woman. Today, I'm an owner of a very big fashion brand.

I never regret dropping out from school to pursue my dream. If I didn't, I'm not sure I would have been where I am today. If you have the opportunity to study, do it. The best decision for me might not be the best decision for you.

If you're a successful woman, there's a way people will always be looking at you. If you don't get married early, they will say it's because you have too much influence or too much money, so men can't come after you. But don't limit yourself. Any man that can't be with you is not man enough.”
— Veekee James