President Muhammadu Buhari has called on entrepreneurs in the country to avoid cutting corners in order to be successful. The president, who was represented by the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, at the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP), Boot Camp 2015, held recently at the Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, said that while the payment of taxes was a matter of self-interest and not just a civic duty, selfdiscipline, the ability to serve and to invest, as well as bearing losses, are critical. The president identified the pivotal role of exemplary character in entrepreneurship, which, he said, could in turn become the platform for the growth of business and development of a nation’s economy. He noted that the ground for entrepreneurial success was character, adding that discipline alone was not sufficient.
He said: “Enterprises and societies thrive on the values of moral integrity, self-discipline, hard work and innovation, respect for rule of law and the prompt payment of taxes. These are the critical components for successful economies and countries anywhere. “The core of success in business is integrity, honesty and trust in the conduct of business. Credit worthiness is important in business, because when trust fails, every other thing fails. “The payment of taxes and other obligations, is it moral or civic? For the purpose of development of the economy, for building infrastructure and other services, they are all important in business.” He expressed optimism that Africa now stands at the face of greatness after many years of being regarded as “the dark continent,” recording highest figures in poverty, poor health- care, illiteracy and poor human development
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