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Entrepreneur and automotive services boss Ajilore Obafemi Samuel has called for stronger support systems for young entrepreneurs, saying Nigeria’s economic transformation will largely depend on how well it empowers its youth to build sustainable businesses.
Samuel, founder of DGW and its logistics arm, Errand Boy, believes the country is brimming with creative and driven young people who only need access to funding, mentorship, and structured guidance to thrive
“Nigeria has talented and ambitious youths,” he said. “What many of them lack is access — access to capital, access to mentorship, and access to the right information. If we fix that, we will unlock serious economic growth.”
Drawing from his own journey, Samuel emphasised the power of determination and self-belief. Before establishing DGW, he sold his car in Dubai to raise startup capital — a decision he describes as a sacrifice that laid the foundation for his entrepreneurial path.
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A Business Administration graduate of Gateway Polytechnic, Igbesa, Samuel says education provided structure, but real growth came from practical experience, resilience, and strategic thinking.
He stressed that beyond government policies, private sector leaders must also take responsibility by mentoring emerging entrepreneurs and creating collaborative platforms rather than hostile competition.
“We must build systems that support one another,” he said. “When experienced entrepreneurs guide younger ones, the entire ecosystem becomes stronger.”
Samuel added that sustainable development goes beyond individual success stories. For him, true impact lies in job creation, skills transfer, and building brands that outlive their founders.
“If we empower the youth with the right tools and direction,” he said, “Nigeria’s economic future will speak for itself.”
DGW, which stands for Deep Gleam on Wheels, reflects Samuel’s vision of excellence, precision, and value-driven automotive services.
