“I never finished secondary school but today, I am a billionaire” — Femi Otedola

 “I never finished secondary school but today, I am a billionaire” — Femi Otedola

"I did not finish secondary school. My father wanted me to go to university like my siblings, but I was never good in school. I kept failing exams, repeating classes, and at some point, I knew school was not for me. I realised I was not as smart as many of my siblings.

I dropped out and asked my father to give me a business to handle. He put me in charge of his printing press. Later, I asked him to make me the sales representative so I could earn 15% commission on every client I brought in. My father’s company was very big, one of the best in Nigeria, with so many loyal clients.

I decided to brand and market it well, attracting more customers and earning my 15% commission. With that income, I built my own company and created my path to becoming a billionaire.

My story proves you don’t need a degree to succeed in life. If you are determined and consistent, you can also achieve greatness."

 — Femi Otedola