A group of entrepreneurs in Uyo, at the weekend, launched a real estate academy to train and empower Akwa Ibom youths and to enable them to be active participants in the sector.
Known as Enterprise Valley Academy and located in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, the group is also to drive investors in the real estate sector as well as alleviate the current economic hardship.
Speaking at the launch of the academy, the President of the academy. Inimfon Colonel said “Enterprise Valley Academy will be a lighthouse of education, empowerment, and prosperity for all. Together let’s innovate, how we approach real estate, elevate our understanding and ultimately dominate our parts to success.
He described real estate as a gold mine and encouraged the youths to look beyond the government and rather get involved in real estate to create wealth and jobs, they
advocated involvement in real estate as a reliable source of income.
“Under the current economy you don’t sit down and say oh, I work for the government so I cannot do real estate, no, join us lets transform the world through you.
“There is a goldmine in real estate in this city of Uyo. We can attract the attention of the world to the welcoming environment in Akwa Ibom State and we smile to the banks courtesy of real estates”.
Speaking further, the Chairman of the board of Enterprise Valley Academy, Gideon Ekanem said “the real estate sector helps you not just to invest you also earn money as a broker, or as an investor. The opportunities are just massive when you come into the academy, we hold your hands through the process”.
In their reactions, attendees at the inauguration expressed delight over the academy saying it would be an opportunity to gain valuable experience in the sector to create for themselves
Encouraging participants at the event, an Uyo-based celebrity real estate promoter, Uche Sandra said “just few years ago, I felt I was making a mistake being in Uyo, my economic life was not encouraging, but immediately God opened my eyes to the goldmine in real estate my life changed, I can confidently say that Akwa Ibom is the World’s best kept secret. This state is currently the most sort after destination in Nigeria”.
Also, one of the participants who gave his name as Etini Uko said “Instead of going for iPhones, and other personal belongings, as young people it is better to invest in our future by acquiring knowledge and that is why I attended this event, and also registered for the academy.
Highpoint of the event was the panel discussion featuring real estate industry experts including multiple award-winning entrepreneurs and marketing experts, Inimfon Colonel, popular real estate guru, Uche Sandra, celebrity motivational speaker, Treasure Kalu, Founder of In-motions Business Limited and Chairman of Enterprise Valley Academy- Gideon Ekanem and a seasoned sales expert, Rebecca Ebong.
