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This is a very profound interview. Your interviewing skills are simply impeccable. I love mentally stimulating discourse,you have a new subscriber. Thank you for sharing.
It really pegs the question that while the president is touring round the world to attract foreign investors, investments spanning over 2 decades are destroyed within the twinkle of an eye. A systematic approach involving; dialogue, relocation to a new site, waving off taxes for a period of time and provision of low interest loan to rebuild would have sufficed. Awesome personality displayed by Mr Paul. Kudos to the host for asking engaging questions.
@Truthseekerandteller maybe he financially supported Obi during the elections so they wanted to teach him and others a lesson. My calculated and educated guess though because it doesn't make any sense whatsoever
My impression of Paul and his responses in this conversation is that Mr. Paul knows freedom. I have realized that the most captive folks in Nigeria are in the political class. In fact, in a country where the number one citizen can not access basic healthcare within the shores of his country but has to rely on Europe, there are no "Masters." Mr. Paul is a true Master, that's why he could have this disposition in the face of evident loss of material value. But, because he knows the value he lost was created by him, and he knows what it takes to create value is not necessarily material but mental, he can get over the pain and continue on his journey. I think the political class in Nigeria is heavy with people who don't appreciate the effort it takes to create value because many of them never really embarked on that journey. They operate from a different mental model, which is reinforced by the system that doesn’t have any place for accountability. Otherwise, how can you explain to people who have the capacity to demand accountability that you made a decision that destroyed over 50 million dollars of investment, scrapped away 4,000 jobs and sunk 10 billion Naira in Tax revenue, without any immediate replacement of these?
Amazing !! 4000 direct jobs wiped away just like that. This can't happen in a sane soceity where governments go to any lenght to protect every single job.
Very Aptly captured. I believe, following the event, the Coastal road is back to it’s old route on Water Corporation road. Two things: 1) Seems Eko Atlantic is expanding Eastwards, thus engulfing the Landmark Development and waterfront. 2) Possibly, there were some underlying matters and the tool of the coastal land belonging to the Federal Government was used to clip any potentially viable competition abutting Eko Atlantic. Wish Paul well in his future endeavours.
What is the real reason? We do not understand that we are at war, undeclared but when did it stop. That country is at the centre of how I lose my name. Those who benefited are still there?
Any person that didn't listen to this has missed a 10k dollars lecture, This is an advanced and practical knowledge of what I spent over 70k Australia Dollars and 2yrs of my life to learn. Thank you KK and Mr Paul
I agree, I drew strength here to nurse the loss of the betrayal I had in my small business, and already moving on fine before seeing this anyway. There's always an opportunity in crisis 🥂
Why stress on what you have no control over? He is practical. No life was lost, and the economic loss can be gained back. It's his life effort and brain child which can be gained back just restrategise.
If after listening to everything he said and this is the most important opinion you formed from the conversation; then I have serious doubt on your capacity to understand and form opinion.
I am from Cameroon. When I saw what he built in Nigeria, it made me happy. I was so glad that an African can realize something like that. To my shock, I see the site was being demolished. That was sad to see. The political class in Africa continue to kill people with potential.
Lesson to Nigeria investors. For you to invest hugely in Nigeria, you have to go through foreign partners to sign a BIT ( Bilateral Investment Treaty) with the FG because if the Govt have to demolish your investment, you will be suing in International Court of Justice to recover every dollar invested. Like one Chinese company is doing to Ogun state Govt and seizing FG aircraft for failing to pay. That’s the only way otherwise one day, one Govt will come and destroy your investment just because they want to create something out of the blue.
I can't but write something on this page. This man has shown calmness in the faces of adversity. I learnt a lot from this interview. Nigerians are born and built differently. It hurt me to my bones listen to how someone legacy was destroyed by those that know nothing about empathy. Nigeria are blessed with exceptional resources and special talented individuals but caused with bad leadership, I strongly believe this gently man will rise again strongly. Peace be unto your humble soul. Amen
This man, this man, this interview should be archived and used by all entrepreneurs. Thanks KK for bringing him. your show has a huge credibility by the way.
This man is a living example of what the bible says be strong and courageous. May the Lord strengthen you and give you the grace to recover all you lost in double portion. Nigeria is crying for foreign investors and this happens, is this suppose to encourage foreign investors to come invest in Nigeria. The government should do better.
In the entirety of this interview, while everyone is either commenting on his intelligence and the podcast, my heart is just boiling and heavy because the thing that stuck with me the most in this interview is “we are relocating our HQ to one of those African countries”. My heart broke hearing that. This is another of those cases where other more serious counties are being allowed to steal our opportunities because we elect governments who are too corrupt to even care about how their actions impact the people. I just Dey vex. Imagine how many jobs Nigeria will be losing with him relocating his HQ alone. Well, what do I know? That is the country we are building.
And you will still hear some people say that the President is going out to look for investors,whereas the investors are being frustrated on a daily basis,imagine the level of loss
Bishop Oyedepo of Winners Chapel was in just one building in Lagos. From there, he moved to Otta, Ogun state where he acquired 4 kilometers of land, where he built Faith Tabernacle, Conversant University, Faith Academy (high school, day) Faith Academy (high school boarding) Elementary school, hospital, guest houses, supermarket, students hall of residence, faculty halls of residence, church member houses, etc...all with excellent network of roads, 24 hour electricity, water, about 6,000 people now live in modern facilities, that some call Mini-European city...if he had remained in Lagos, he would most likely still have 1 or 2 buildings...thinking outside Lagos is an idea everyone investor should consider
Wow, this is sad to hear. 10bn naira in taxes lost, 200million dollar investment opportunities lost, 4,000 jobs - this was right here in Nigeria. Now it is leaving our shores. Boy oh boy, may Nigeria not happen to anyone.
The interviewer kept asking questions that Paul had already answered and made it feel like she wasn’t listening. Paul is a role model and I love his mindset and how he sees life. God bless him
Atleast spare a line to commend her (just for balance)for bringing him on the show so we could hear him. I didn't c where she kept asking same questions though.
@@chikeayalogu4125 Think of it this other way: Confidence was deliberate and prudently so in reiterating. It is both a journalistic and a marketing strategy! The 1970s Oriental Brothers International musical group cleverly used this strategy to teach the fans the band members' names. It might irritate some but it is an effective selling or teaching skill😀
May God restore all your losses sir. Despite all the loss , the money in my wallet was returned almost immediately the demolition took place . Thank you. Your honesty and integrity is impressive. God will never forsake you. Remain blessed.
I'm impressed with this man's intelligence responses and mindset. He didn't even politicize or ethnize his losses like some people would cynically do. May God bless you and multiply you in billion ways
You’re impressed ? No sugar coating , it’s because he’s an Igbo man simple. He has the same business in other parts of the world no disturbance but the one in his own country got destroyed with no compensation.
His calmness needs to be studied 😢😢😢just hearing about his loss breaks my heart. How did he manage to stay strong 😢? I lost my phone on 1/1/2025 bought on the 23rd of December 2024 the thing still Dey pain me, stayed indoors for 2 days to absorb that shock. The grace this gentleman man possess is my life goal.
My brother, sorry for your loss.I also lost a lot of money last year to bad investments.But listening to Mr Paul has taken that weight of guilt of my psychy.
Sorry about your phone but you know we learn to process things differently and largely if you listened to him very well you will hear that he's had lots of life's experiences that led him to this point so over time you just learn and grow a tough skin, I'm sure now you know better and you'll be careful with your phone next time and even if you ever lose a phone next time it won't affect you this much. Not just because the money might not mean anything to you but because you've learnt to secure your information and learn to tolerate the pain better.
We can all see some shenanigans have gone on behind the scenes by some powerful men. Why is this man not talking out of pain? He's just so calm. Wowww!
The difference is there, his replies are straight and not attacking the government because it’s done already. Education and Environment is the key to human perspective honestly.
@@onomeonota23 Like… his replies had me glued till last seconds and trust me I will try to grow into that personality as well because it save him lot of stress.
If his story is accurate, he should definitely call out the lack of business professionalism in the government. We need to b vocal about stuff like that
The person or persons responsible could never and would never become the man you are! You are an inspiration to millions of Nigerians who collectively will rescue our nation from those who profit from hurting us all. Posterity will judge those who are the real patriots of this potentially great nation from the pretenders!
Bro, at this point the synonym of resilience is Paul Onwuanibe! I think it's very monumental for investors to partner with prominent international companies who have allies within world bank and its likes, that way when things like these happens, refunds will be made. The importance of risk assessment in an investment of this calibre cannot be overestimated. These are lessons i learned on the street of life. This interview further reinforced that lesson.
This level of calmness and coordination in the face of chaos 😮A shrewd businessman who understands that losses are part of the business lifecycle. Mr. Paul knows how to count his losses the same way he does his success. This must have been a very humbling experience for him and the investors at Landmark alike. “Be smart, be brave, be wise, keep your eyes open”… I have so much respect for Mr. Paul Onwuanibe and his intelligence in addressing issues of this nature. It will be an honor to be under his tutelage in LBS👏
My heart is Palpitating by listening to him speak on this tragic situation. It's so unfortunate that the people in power would rather chew grass and drink their own urine than do anything Right. The decision to demolished Landmark was never about any imaginary coastal road or what not. I hope Dr. Paul Recovers from this
What an unwelcome political statement and judgement on facts you do not have. Please show some intelligence and rise above petty political jibe, if you have the intellectual capacity to do so, that is.
Oga leave this English u r speaking. Is APC ruling or not. Ok, no problems. APC will happened to u and yojr children in Jesus name Amen.@@ultimateone
Mr. Paul is an excellent story teller. You will just feel like you are with him when the events happened. It is so sad that no EIA was done for the construction of the coastal road. In the end, there was absolutely no need to demolish landmark in the first place.
A country that hate growth, 4000 people became jobless overnight 10b in taxes gone it’s well with you Mr Paul may God almighty compensate you in multiple folds
This is gut wrenching Evil. The nonchalance ! The Level of Power Play. Well, the most Powerful being sees it all and will meet out his judgement as appropriate when the Time is right. You will bounce back a hundred folds Mr Paul. And the compensation will eventually come, whether they like it or not !
@@Omom1-gfsays who,does he look like someone who would do that kind of massive project without investigating and doing his due diligence.Please think very well
Atlease, they can not take his voice. I am deeply sorry for your loss. Im a yoruba, and I am coming back home one day to make sure all Nigerians' rights respect whatever tribes or culture.❤😢😊
@@joem551you will build one day and trust me,strangers will destroy all you built right before your eyes….it’s not a curse it’s an assurance for supporting ev!l….you can’t escape it
We’ve had disasters before but nobody died. That is seeing life from the perspective of the cup half full i.e having an optimistic mindset. God bless you sir and replenish you a trillion fold
Another great interview by Confidence . This is a lecture by a very intelligent and a good soul. Cerebral man , urbane and deep . Bless his mum . Thank you .
This man is very calm and intelligent, imagine losing 150k members , 4k people lost iobs direct or indirectly , over 200 contractors and suppliers lost their contracts ,he even went ahead to tell you how some street guys who weren't directly employed by landmarks but they help you to park your vehicles also lost their daily income job 😢
Can’t believe I had to buy another data just to make sure I watch this till the end, God bless u sir, u are and example example of strength and wisdom, the way u smiled all through the conversation was top notch
God has already given him strength and blessings to be able to narrate his story. What is required is God's punishment for the counterfeit human beings in leadership in Nigeria. Why should anyone invest in that country?
So Brilliant! This interview is the best of all. That said the federal government of Nigeria has interest in the costal road which is why they pulled the carpet from under the feet of landmark so fast and furious. They definitely did the economy a disservice and like he said, we are yet to feel the full impact but trust that it is going to hit the government in the face. Government of bullies and short sighted leaders.
I spent holidays in 2023 visiting this beautiful resort, it is sad it's no longer there- and the whole world saw it shamefully. I hope he recovers all and God expands his reach beyond Nigeria- he's a great businessman and incredibly calm
Exactly we always visited the beach it was the best beach, safe, clean, great food and organized a. I really miss that beach. I also kept thinking about how he was doing.
"Never do important thing as if it is a routine; and never do a routine as if it is an important thing to do." Nice and comforting words of wisdom. "Everything is about perspective." "Consultation is a very strong part of negotiation." I hope the government is listening.
Mr. Paul Onwuanibe exhibited an aura of humility, professionalism and exceptional disposition in the event of this disaster of serious proportion. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.
I wish they can take on the Obudu Cattle ranch. I can imagine the professionalism, world class structures and real business experience Paul and his team can bring in and harness the tourism potential in that place
My brother they could do same there too. Remember when Obansajo said Dangote tried to invest in our refineries and the government refunded his investment.
God! What a man...... Smiles all through while talking without no iota of hate towards no one, even when dey destroyed his million dollars investment. WHAT A STRONG MAN!😮
Nobody destroyed his investments. The beachfront was taken by the government because landmark did not own it by grabbed it by chance because of its proximity to his buildings.
Lady you are so eloquent when you speak and articulate in asking questions to make an interview very interesting.... enjoying the conversation from Cape Town, 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦. Keep up the great conversations. I feel like the interviewee's due diligence answer was philosophized.
I was thinking about going Landmark beach this holiday for my birthday. I really miss the beach, it was a beautiful place. I ended up not going to any beach. So sorry about what happened sir, I kept wondering how you’re doing and if you got compensated. I wish you all the best sir.
Unfortunately people still won't have sense. They'll still go invest outside their state/region. I had fallen in love with Lagos and Abuja. I looked forward to settling in either city. 15years ago I lost interest. Intact my return to Nigeria will be to my island hometown in bayelsa. I'll like to have a place in port Harcourt too.
Imagine, the demolition has made me like this guy more. He thinks about his workers more than himself on the effect. If Paul can allow his fans to build "The Burj Al Arab" for him. I will contribute my share with full chest.
Its a sad one but I love his calmness and mindset. Landmark have negotiated with Enugu state government already to take a spot (Nike Lake) within the state for their business establishment. Its a welcome development and I cant wait to see their impact in making Enugu a center of attraction.
I learnt a lot on this podcast. He’s really grateful even in the midst of the storm. Vast knowledge, well articulated and sound. I see him as my mentor. I pray God restores all you have lost in a billion fold.
😢……Nigeria Indicted! GUILTY as charged! We are an under developed people.This is a clear research, case study material for all the business schools in Nigeria.Lawless country!
I watch this and I just hope he has a case filed in court. Yes, the govt may have eminent domain but it’s not unfettered- if they did not compensate him fairly first, they should and atleast he should be able to legally claim this compensation. I hope he does.
Nigerian political economy and decision making if you understand it means they did not explain well. Stupid people who have never created any value all their lives gets into power and make dumb decisions, destroy the value other entrepreneurs create. Anytime I hear there govt speaking Its completely disgusting I wonder if they're trained to just be dumb.
You're welcome in Ghana, sir. Detty December and beyond will always be appreciative and obliged to you for setting your shop in Ghana. No matter what administration is in power at any given time, I believe you can ensure that the tourism business will continue to grow, protecting your investment. Furthermore, God won't watch you fail. 🙏🏾
There is a way you will handle this situation and every body will feel alright. You can will still do your demolision, but Landmark and very Nigerian will fill better. This Agbero mindset will not allow Nigeria to progress properly.
i can only but say weldone to all those who felt they did well by crippling these magnitude of economic activities without conversations and consultations and for helping potential investors understand the regulatory terrain of Nigeria... Sir Paul Onwanibe.. i dont know how u remain so calm but thank yu for your mentorship....
I find his positive disposition towards this major challenge he faced as being so so inspiring. He`s both smart and of a sound mind. You can`t kill his spirit. I learnt a lot from this.👌✌🖕🖕💥💫
Very mature approach to questions. My brother I am happy you want to consider other countries. Nigeria and it's leadership wahala is why the country isn't working.
Recently, I spent $28M over 3 years to successfully modernize a city technology system in North America. There were 23 corporations including the Police and Fire departments. And I dealt with 14 Labor Unions. Why am I telling you this? I grew up in Ebute Metta, Lagos and schooled in Nigeria. The experience I had leading this project, opened and exposed me to how the government should work and what to look out for before any spend on infrastructure. KPMG or Deloitte or EY or PWC's reports are not enough...maybe good for lenders and investors but being streetwise is very key. That in my own opinion was missing in Landmark's decision to build the demolished masterpiece I had a very good chance to experience. Thanks for sharing...
@YXEigbolifestyles Could you please explain what the country's regulators required of you / what you did; What Nigerian regulators required of Landmark/ what he did? Let's be transparent and learn together.
@angelicakweku5293 Are you familiar with PEST or PESTEL (political, economic, social, technological + environmental and legal) analysis? Everything Paul talked about falls under one of these. But the one thing the analysis misses is the actors. Very critical in the case of Nigeria both in business and government. The special thing I did was to study their systems and the expected outcomes and used the available tools to engage. The government didn't do anything special. There were good enabling laws as you find anywhere but again it came down to the actors or human system. They make or marr outcomes of any plans you have or investment you make. That's what being "streetwise" means.
You be surprised to see that he is subtly and clanishly defending the Nigeria and Lagos govt on their actions on Paul's project. People calls Nigeria a zoo and a shit hole, but we wonder why. I pray Nigeria doesn't happen to me @@angelicakweku5293
Nigeria is a unique space for business venture that other theories of doing things don’t work at. For instance, could it be that some powers that be wanted in on the business but instead of asking for a piece of the cake, decided to clear the cake, hoping to bake their own cake in that space too while building the bridge? Maybe the Landmark Boss should have given the powers that be, a share of the cake when he starting baking the landmark cake from beginning… but also, is that not bribery and corruption that we talk about as the problem of Nigeria? This Is sad!
Bro thank God for you. That's it. Landmark would need to compromise a lot and maybe extorted to keep whatever they had and another government drunk in power could undo all of their doings.
Nigeria never produced a leader as educated as this gentle man, if Tinubu government is destroying the biggest tourism investment in west Africa, thats the price we all pay for bringing an illiterates to lead us.
K.K thanks so so much for bringing this great man on your podcast. I feel his pain, however I pray for him that his labour shall no longer go down the drain in Jesus name.
Pain of this loss as fresh as the day it happened. Nigeria can be so unreal sometimes. The callousness and lack of remorse deployed to destroy Landmark and other businesses is completely unmatched. A day of recompense will surely come.
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This is a very profound interview.
Your interviewing skills are simply impeccable.
I love mentally stimulating discourse,you have a new subscriber.
Thank you for sharing.
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@@edenoasisYou’re welcome!
The zoo Nigeria happened to him. The one zoo Nigeria lovers haven't seen anything yet
It really pegs the question that while the president is touring round the world to attract foreign investors, investments spanning over 2 decades are destroyed within the twinkle of an eye.
A systematic approach involving; dialogue, relocation to a new site, waving off taxes for a period of time and provision of low interest loan to rebuild would have sufficed.
Awesome personality displayed by Mr Paul. Kudos to the host for asking engaging questions.
This man is mix of world class professionalism and humility.
Yesssss! I learned so much from his talk ❤
The president is going abroad to look for investors, while destroying an investment employing over 4,000 employees
Hypocrisy!!
You can imagine the hypocrisy and the kind of government we have as a country.
I tell you there's more to the story. Time will tell
i'm telling you the irony we hear.
@Truthseekerandteller maybe he financially supported Obi during the elections so they wanted to teach him and others a lesson. My calculated and educated guess though because it doesn't make any sense whatsoever
Damn!!! I got triggered when he said ".... I wish it was burnt, at least I would have had fire insurance. " That struck me differently.
Don’t over celebrate your successes , that way you don’t over mourn your failures 🔥
Sure...if you are doing business in Nigeria 🇳🇬
Really deep quote there from Paul O.
Nigeria sucks.🇳🇬
Sunk deep.
Celebration and Mourning… these are the only two experiences of life. It’s inevitable. And unavoidable!
💯
My impression of Paul and his responses in this conversation is that Mr. Paul knows freedom. I have realized that the most captive folks in Nigeria are in the political class. In fact, in a country where the number one citizen can not access basic healthcare within the shores of his country but has to rely on Europe, there are no "Masters." Mr. Paul is a true Master, that's why he could have this disposition in the face of evident loss of material value. But, because he knows the value he lost was created by him, and he knows what it takes to create value is not necessarily material but mental, he can get over the pain and continue on his journey. I think the political class in Nigeria is heavy with people who don't appreciate the effort it takes to create value because many of them never really embarked on that journey. They operate from a different mental model, which is reinforced by the system that doesn’t have any place for accountability. Otherwise, how can you explain to people who have the capacity to demand accountability that you made a decision that destroyed over 50 million dollars of investment, scrapped away 4,000 jobs and sunk 10 billion Naira in Tax revenue, without any immediate replacement of these?
Amazing !! 4000 direct jobs wiped away just like that. This can't happen in a sane soceity where governments go to any lenght to protect every single job.
@@emmasirike Very well captured Sir👌. May God bless you 🙏
Best analysis and response yet
Very Aptly captured. I believe, following the event, the Coastal road is back to it’s old route on Water Corporation road. Two things: 1) Seems Eko Atlantic is expanding Eastwards, thus engulfing the Landmark Development and waterfront. 2) Possibly, there were some underlying matters and the tool of the coastal land belonging to the Federal Government was used to clip any potentially viable competition abutting Eko Atlantic.
Wish Paul well in his future endeavours.
What is the real reason? We do not understand that we are at war, undeclared but when did it stop. That country is at the centre of how I lose my name. Those who benefited are still there?
Any person that didn't listen to this has missed a 10k dollars lecture,
This is an advanced and practical knowledge of what I spent over 70k Australia Dollars and 2yrs of my life to learn.
Thank you KK and Mr Paul
I agree!
I agree!
I agree, I drew strength here to nurse the loss of the betrayal I had in my small business, and already moving on fine before seeing this anyway.
There's always an opportunity in crisis 🥂
😯 This man is unreal! His attitude towards adversity and level of calmness are unmatched.
Honestly, the guy is something else. A clear example of Keep calm and move on .
Why stress on what you have no control over? He is practical. No life was lost, and the economic loss can be gained back. It's his life effort and brain child which can be gained back just restrategise.
I agree
Stoicism at its best.
Experience of losses built his resilience for a time like this😢
This man keeps talking about how people are affected, it just shows that he his a kind hearted person. Everyone would want someone like this as a boss
just a reminder that Education is not a scam, go to school and actually put in the time and effort to learn. He's very fluent and well spoken, love it
💯💯✅
Still doesn't change a thing that Tinubu destroyed his lifetime work and earnings.😢
If after listening to everything he said and this is the most important opinion you formed from the conversation; then I have serious doubt on your capacity to understand and form opinion.
@@t-bag1814it’s laughable right ? Someone’s pouring out his pain with composure and giving game, this one’s talking about his English speaking .
Bro you really don’t need school to be this fluent I don’t know what’s the issue it’s you and school
I am from Cameroon. When I saw what he built in Nigeria, it made me happy. I was so glad that an African can realize something like that. To my shock, I see the site was being demolished. That was sad to see. The political class in Africa continue to kill people with potential.
Lesson to Nigeria investors. For you to invest hugely in Nigeria, you have to go through foreign partners to sign a BIT ( Bilateral Investment Treaty) with the FG because if the Govt have to demolish your investment, you will be suing in International Court of Justice to recover every dollar invested. Like one Chinese company is doing to Ogun state Govt and seizing FG aircraft for failing to pay. That’s the only way otherwise one day, one Govt will come and destroy your investment just because they want to create something out of the blue.
And uptill now they have not started building the whatever thing they wanted to build
This is a good insight
Solid
@@Fablecrafterthe idiots have actually started but not seriously from my point of view
I have screenshot this comment, I can't afford to miss this intelligence
I can't but write something on this page. This man has shown calmness in the faces of adversity. I learnt a lot from this interview. Nigerians are born and built differently. It hurt me to my bones listen to how someone legacy was destroyed by those that know nothing about empathy. Nigeria are blessed with exceptional resources and special talented individuals but caused with bad leadership, I strongly believe this gently man will rise again strongly. Peace be unto your humble soul. Amen
This man, this man, this interview should be archived and used by all entrepreneurs. Thanks KK for bringing him. your show has a huge credibility by the way.
" you can replace your finances, but you can't replace lives"
This man is a living example of what the bible says be strong and courageous. May the Lord strengthen you and give you the grace to recover all you lost in double portion.
Nigeria is crying for foreign investors and this happens, is this suppose to encourage foreign investors to come invest in Nigeria. The government should do better.
In the entirety of this interview, while everyone is either commenting on his intelligence and the podcast, my heart is just boiling and heavy because the thing that stuck with me the most in this interview is “we are relocating our HQ to one of those African countries”. My heart broke hearing that. This is another of those cases where other more serious counties are being allowed to steal our opportunities because we elect governments who are too corrupt to even care about how their actions impact the people. I just Dey vex. Imagine how many jobs Nigeria will be losing with him relocating his HQ alone. Well, what do I know? That is the country we are building.
This broke my heart more than every other thing sincerely.
And you will still hear some people say that the President is going out to look for investors,whereas the investors are being frustrated on a daily basis,imagine the level of loss
@Folktalequeeen He will look and look forever and see nothing if he doesn't look after what he already has in his care.
I’m crying angry sad. Emotions full my body like this.
This!!!
This is a real boot camp MBA for me as an entrepreneur. God bless your guest.
I can listen to him speak for hours. He sounds so intelligent and charismatic
Bishop Oyedepo of Winners Chapel was in just one building in Lagos. From there, he moved to Otta, Ogun state where he acquired 4 kilometers of land, where he built Faith Tabernacle, Conversant University, Faith Academy (high school, day) Faith Academy (high school boarding) Elementary school, hospital, guest houses, supermarket, students hall of residence, faculty halls of residence, church member houses, etc...all with excellent network of roads, 24 hour electricity, water, about 6,000 people now live in modern facilities, that some call Mini-European city...if he had remained in Lagos, he would most likely still have 1 or 2 buildings...thinking outside Lagos is an idea everyone investor should consider
Wise one..
I love Mr Paul's mindset and visions
Wow, this is sad to hear. 10bn naira in taxes lost, 200million dollar investment opportunities lost, 4,000 jobs - this was right here in Nigeria. Now it is leaving our shores. Boy oh boy, may Nigeria not happen to anyone.
watch as they start running around looking for people to come and replicate the same thing they destroyed.
Imagine this man was a white man?Will they demolish?
@@macabara8819At d end of d day it is Nigeria by Nigerians
Thiefnubu and his criminal friends can’t create jobs but dey are very good at destroying genuine flourishing businesses creating jobs.
Tribalism is sore evil. Because of Tribalism they demolished his investment 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💯
The interviewer kept asking questions that Paul had already answered and made it feel like she wasn’t listening.
Paul is a role model and I love his mindset and how he sees life.
God bless him
He is charming
What do you expect from a Yoruba woman
Atleast spare a line to commend her (just for balance)for bringing him on the show so we could hear him.
I didn't c where she kept asking same questions though.
Maybe hearing the awful event again will make the fact that this government is 'horrible' and 'visionless' to sink in.
@@chikeayalogu4125 Think of it this other way: Confidence was deliberate and prudently so in reiterating. It is both a journalistic and a marketing strategy!
The 1970s Oriental Brothers International musical group cleverly used this strategy to teach the fans the band members' names.
It might irritate some but it is an effective selling or teaching skill😀
May God restore all your losses sir. Despite all the loss , the money in my wallet was returned almost immediately the demolition took place . Thank you.
Your honesty and integrity is impressive. God will never forsake you. Remain blessed.
This Man is very very cerebral... I have learned a lot listening to him
I'm impressed with this man's intelligence responses and mindset. He didn't even politicize or ethnize his losses like some people would cynically do. May God bless you and multiply you in billion ways
Impressed? Is it not ethnically motivated? Because he didn't voice it does not mean he doesn't think about it that way.
Yes that's true about him but the fact remains he was politically and ethnically hunted
You’re impressed ? No sugar coating , it’s because he’s an Igbo man simple. He has the same business in other parts of the world no disturbance but the one in his own country got destroyed with no compensation.
That’s why all my investments are in the east.
But those who demolished it did.
This woman's question were actually so direct and tempting. However, Mr Paul addressed them so well with maturity and experience
Mr Paul has to teach us our to remain calm in times of chaos 🙏
These are the kind of minds that should be high up the Nigerian political Echelon for Nigeria to move forward
His calmness needs to be studied 😢😢😢just hearing about his loss breaks my heart. How did he manage to stay strong 😢? I lost my phone on 1/1/2025 bought on the 23rd of December 2024 the thing still Dey pain me, stayed indoors for 2 days to absorb that shock. The grace this gentleman man possess is my life goal.
Sorry bos
My brother, sorry for your loss.I also lost a lot of money last year to bad investments.But listening to Mr Paul has taken that weight of guilt of my psychy.
@@aliyukabir7201 what do you invest on??
Bros lost his phone and he's depressed. Imagine if he had lost his $30M investment😂😂😂😂😂
Sorry about your phone but you know we learn to process things differently and largely if you listened to him very well you will hear that he's had lots of life's experiences that led him to this point so over time you just learn and grow a tough skin, I'm sure now you know better and you'll be careful with your phone next time and even if you ever lose a phone next time it won't affect you this much. Not just because the money might not mean anything to you but because you've learnt to secure your information and learn to tolerate the pain better.
We can all see some shenanigans have gone on behind the scenes by some powerful men. Why is this man not talking out of pain? He's just so calm. Wowww!
The difference is there, his replies are straight and not attacking the government because it’s done already. Education and Environment is the key to human perspective honestly.
I was really impressed with his response. No hate! No more anger! I hope to grow into such personality.
@@onomeonota23 Like… his replies had me glued till last seconds and trust me I will try to grow into that personality as well because it save him lot of stress.
The government messed up big time
What they did was disgraceful and shameful
@@ugoekwegh4581 Bro if it's a Yoruba it won't happen, they can't even try it on a Hausa man.
If his story is accurate, he should definitely call out the lack of business professionalism in the government. We need to b vocal about stuff like that
The person or persons responsible could never and would never become the man you are! You are an inspiration to millions of Nigerians who collectively will rescue our nation from those who profit from hurting us all. Posterity will judge those who are the real patriots of this potentially great nation from the pretenders!
Apt
I totally agree!
Bro, at this point the synonym of resilience is Paul Onwuanibe! I think it's very monumental for investors to partner with prominent international companies who have allies within world bank and its likes, that way when things like these happens, refunds will be made. The importance of risk assessment in an investment of this calibre cannot be overestimated. These are lessons i learned on the street of life. This interview further reinforced that lesson.
Excellent points
This level of calmness and coordination in the face of chaos 😮A shrewd businessman who understands that losses are part of the business lifecycle. Mr. Paul knows how to count his losses the same way he does his success. This must have been a very humbling experience for him and the investors at Landmark alike.
“Be smart, be brave, be wise, keep your eyes open”… I have so much respect for Mr. Paul Onwuanibe and his intelligence in addressing issues of this nature. It will be an honor to be under his tutelage in LBS👏
Firstly, its incredible how he stays calm regardless.
He is well articulate and comprehensive in communication!
My heart is Palpitating by listening to him speak on this tragic situation. It's so unfortunate that the people in power would rather chew grass and drink their own urine than do anything Right. The decision to demolished Landmark was never about any imaginary coastal road or what not. I hope Dr. Paul Recovers from this
Me too
I echo this! I remember watching the Landmark setup on RUclips and was hoping to visit sometime😢
I had to go through the comment section to know if am alright! It's just too much, my heart aches 😔🤬
@petersenxavier7141 nigeria is a sad country
It wasn't about any useless development,they just wanted to teach someone a lesson.
This man is really a man well brought up by his parents especially his mom and is full of wisdom.
What does that have to do with anything? He lost other peoples investments, does that bring their money back?
@@daveltn😂
Your mentality says a lot.
'He lost other people's investment ' like he destroyed the place himself. People sha
The sorrow is so well hidden in good grammar and a deep voice. This is so painful.
May APC not happen to Nigeria again.
A human catastrophe 😢😢
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What an unwelcome political statement and judgement on facts you do not have. Please show some intelligence and rise above petty political jibe, if you have the intellectual capacity to do so, that is.
Oga leave this English u r speaking. Is APC ruling or not. Ok, no problems. APC will happened to u and yojr children in Jesus name Amen.@@ultimateone
He is definitely an empath “Nobody died”.
He will do greater things after this…according to Ryan Holiday -the obstacle is the way.
A very fine cerebral being.. His level of composure is out of this world
Mr. Paul is an excellent story teller. You will just feel like you are with him when the events happened.
It is so sad that no EIA was done for the construction of the coastal road. In the end, there was absolutely no need to demolish landmark in the first place.
A country that hate growth, 4000 people became jobless overnight 10b in taxes gone it’s well with you Mr Paul may God almighty compensate you in multiple folds
This is an advanced Entrepreneur Show, Paul is a Genius!!!!!
Impossible not to feel pain watching this.
Hope Paul bounces back 100%,
This man should write a book about this whole experience.
He's very strong.
A study in resilience. I feel like I can see the unshed tears even now.
Speaks so humbly yet the pain is deep😢
This is gut wrenching Evil. The nonchalance ! The Level of Power Play. Well, the most Powerful being sees it all and will meet out his judgement as appropriate when the Time is right. You will bounce back a hundred folds Mr Paul. And the compensation will eventually come, whether they like it or not !
What nonsense are spewing ?. He encroached into the shoreline which was leased to him. He’s supposed to compensate the government for encroachment.
@@Omom1-gfnonsense, you and your cohorts in government are corrupt
You will not end well
@@Omom1-gfsays who,does he look like someone who would do that kind of massive project without investigating and doing his due diligence.Please think very well
Atlease, they can not take his voice. I am deeply sorry for your loss. Im a yoruba, and I am coming back home one day to make sure all Nigerians' rights respect whatever tribes or culture.❤😢😊
Let him buy anything with his voice!
Nice 👍
@@joem551you will build one day and trust me,strangers will destroy all you built right before your eyes….it’s not a curse it’s an assurance for supporting ev!l….you can’t escape it
We’ve had disasters before but nobody died. That is seeing life from the perspective of the cup half full i.e having an optimistic mindset. God bless you sir and replenish you a trillion fold
Positive thinking this man is full of wisdom and very eloquent i can listen to him for hours with that British accent!
Another great interview by Confidence . This is a lecture by a very intelligent and a good soul. Cerebral man , urbane and deep . Bless his mum . Thank you .
This man is very calm and intelligent, imagine losing 150k members , 4k people lost iobs direct or indirectly , over 200 contractors and suppliers lost their contracts ,he even went ahead to tell you how some street guys who weren't directly employed by landmarks but they help you to park your vehicles also lost their daily income job 😢
Can’t believe I had to buy another data just to make sure I watch this till the end, God bless u sir, u are and example example of strength and wisdom, the way u smiled all through the conversation was top notch
May God grant him the strength to overcome and the grace to recoup in folds. 🙏
God has already given him strength and blessings to be able to narrate his story.
What is required is God's punishment for the counterfeit human beings in leadership in Nigeria. Why should anyone invest in that country?
So Brilliant! This interview is the best of all. That said the federal government of Nigeria has interest in the costal road which is why they pulled the carpet from under the feet of landmark so fast and furious. They definitely did the economy a disservice and like he said, we are yet to feel the full impact but trust that it is going to hit the government in the face. Government of bullies and short sighted leaders.
He smiled all through the conversation.
Strength
I spent holidays in 2023 visiting this beautiful resort, it is sad it's no longer there- and the whole world saw it shamefully. I hope he recovers all and God expands his reach beyond Nigeria- he's a great businessman and incredibly calm
Exactly we always visited the beach it was the best beach, safe, clean, great food and organized a. I really miss that beach. I also kept thinking about how he was doing.
I really pray and hope God gives this gentle man the strength to pass through this phase.
I feel so pained just watching this.
"Never do important thing as if it is a routine; and never do a routine as if it is an important thing to do." Nice and comforting words of wisdom.
"Everything is about perspective."
"Consultation is a very strong part of negotiation." I hope the government is listening.
Mr. Paul Onwuanibe exhibited an aura of humility, professionalism and exceptional disposition in the event of this disaster of serious proportion. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.
I wish they can take on the Obudu Cattle ranch. I can imagine the professionalism, world class structures and real business experience Paul and his team can bring in and harness the tourism potential in that place
My brother they could do same there too. Remember when Obansajo said Dangote tried to invest in our refineries and the government refunded his investment.
God! What a man......
Smiles all through while talking without no iota of hate towards no one, even when dey destroyed his million dollars investment.
WHAT A STRONG MAN!😮
I second this comment . Such resiliency is unheard of. He must have ice running through his veins . People commit suicide for far less
He is hiding the pain and emotion . Men always hide their emotions. I God restored 🙏 him and give him strength
@@victorbrowne5786 🙏🙏🙏🙏😭
@@naijaman1 swears bro😢
Nobody destroyed his investments. The beachfront was taken by the government because landmark did not own it by grabbed it by chance because of its proximity to his buildings.
😮😮😮see the way he's talking about it -with a warm smile,like he won a lottery. Damn! What a grace.
May Nigeria never happen to anyone here ... Nigeria happened to Paul and his business
Lady you are so eloquent when you speak and articulate in asking questions to make an interview very interesting.... enjoying the conversation from Cape Town, 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦. Keep up the great conversations.
I feel like the interviewee's due diligence answer was philosophized.
My heart was just breaking listening to him and then i see him smile all through. This has an amazing mind. I learnt alot from this interview
I was thinking about going Landmark beach this holiday for my birthday. I really miss the beach, it was a beautiful place. I ended up not going to any beach. So sorry about what happened sir, I kept wondering how you’re doing and if you got compensated. I wish you all the best sir.
An entire masters program was birthed through this experience. WOW Iam surely lost for words at the depth of insights poured out in this interview.👍👍👍
Unfortunately people still won't have sense. They'll still go invest outside their state/region. I had fallen in love with Lagos and Abuja. I looked forward to settling in either city. 15years ago I lost interest. Intact my return to Nigeria will be to my island hometown in bayelsa. I'll like to have a place in port Harcourt too.
My fellow bayelsan
It’s not a tribal issue. You’ve no idea how many indigenous businesses were affected by this demolition.
@michaelnusa-yakubu4656 Well, it's not about tribe I hear. Still, people need to go invest in their respective home states.
Dem never show u shege for port harcourt na y..God forbid
@chincherri wike and amaecchi na dem be dey act like winch
This man.... Such Intelligence! ❤ May God Restore Him
Imagine, the demolition has made me like this guy more.
He thinks about his workers more than himself on the effect.
If Paul can allow his fans to build "The Burj Al Arab" for him.
I will contribute my share with full chest.
Don't over celebrate your successes, that way you don't over mourn your failures.
That hit 🔥
I learnt positive mindset, irrespective of the challenges
Failure at some point in your life is inevitable, but giving up is unforgivable. Thank you Mr Paul Onwuanibe for not giving up. Awesome interview👌
Paul Ownwanibe for president ooo
Its a sad one but I love his calmness and mindset. Landmark have negotiated with Enugu state government already to take a spot (Nike Lake) within the state for their business establishment. Its a welcome development and I cant wait to see their impact in making Enugu a center of attraction.
I learnt a lot on this podcast. He’s really grateful even in the midst of the storm. Vast knowledge, well articulated and sound. I see him as my mentor.
I pray God restores all you have lost in a billion fold.
😢……Nigeria Indicted! GUILTY as charged! We are an under developed people.This is a clear research, case study material for all the business schools in Nigeria.Lawless country!
I watch this and I just hope he has a case filed in court. Yes, the govt may have eminent domain but it’s not unfettered- if they did not compensate him fairly first, they should and atleast he should be able to legally claim this compensation. I hope he does.
Just as I've been saying, Nigeria has horrible leadership. This gentleman is what Nigeria needs as a leader.
Certainly
Nigerian political economy and decision making if you understand it means they did not explain well. Stupid people who have never created any value all their lives gets into power and make dumb decisions, destroy the value other entrepreneurs create. Anytime I hear there govt speaking Its completely disgusting I wonder if they're trained to just be dumb.
I am optimistic that mr. Paul will bounce back stronger. Nice interview here.. The host ask same questions repeatedly..
You're welcome in Ghana, sir. Detty December and beyond will always be appreciative and obliged to you for setting your shop in Ghana. No matter what administration is in power at any given time, I believe you can ensure that the tourism business will continue to grow, protecting your investment. Furthermore, God won't watch you fail. 🙏🏾
I truly likes Paul's mindset, so positive, nothing like despise whatsoever. He's handling the whole thing like a 'BIG BOY' not a BIG MAN. Respect
Very intelligent man
I just love to hear Mr Paul speak. I’ve been a strong follower since Lion’s den.
This is one of the best persons I have listened to! You earn my respect sir!
There is a way you will handle this situation and every body will feel alright. You can will still do your demolision, but Landmark and very Nigerian will fill better. This Agbero mindset will not allow Nigeria to progress properly.
i can only but say weldone to all those who felt they did well by crippling these magnitude of economic activities without conversations and consultations and for helping potential investors understand the regulatory terrain of Nigeria... Sir Paul Onwanibe.. i dont know how u remain so calm but thank yu for your mentorship....
I find his positive disposition towards this major challenge he faced as being so so inspiring. He`s both smart and of a sound mind. You can`t kill his spirit. I learnt a lot from this.👌✌🖕🖕💥💫
I pray to God to give me this kind of calm spirit,this is a grace from God may God reward everyone.
Very mature approach to questions. My brother I am happy you want to consider other countries. Nigeria and it's leadership wahala is why the country isn't working.
What a man!! Very impressive, i have followed him from the show "the lions", very charismatic, intelligent and humble man.
Recently, I spent $28M over 3 years to successfully modernize a city technology system in North America. There were 23 corporations including the Police and Fire departments. And I dealt with 14 Labor Unions. Why am I telling you this? I grew up in Ebute Metta, Lagos and schooled in Nigeria. The experience I had leading this project, opened and exposed me to how the government should work and what to look out for before any spend on infrastructure. KPMG or Deloitte or EY or PWC's reports are not enough...maybe good for lenders and investors but being streetwise is very key. That in my own opinion was missing in Landmark's decision to build the demolished masterpiece I had a very good chance to experience. Thanks for sharing...
@YXEigbolifestyles Could you please explain what the country's regulators required of you / what you did; What Nigerian regulators required of Landmark/ what he did?
Let's be transparent and learn together.
@angelicakweku5293 Are you familiar with PEST or PESTEL (political, economic, social, technological + environmental and legal) analysis? Everything Paul talked about falls under one of these. But the one thing the analysis misses is the actors. Very critical in the case of Nigeria both in business and government. The special thing I did was to study their systems and the expected outcomes and used the available tools to engage. The government didn't do anything special. There were good enabling laws as you find anywhere but again it came down to the actors or human system. They make or marr outcomes of any plans you have or investment you make. That's what being "streetwise" means.
You be surprised to see that he is subtly and clanishly defending the Nigeria and Lagos govt on their actions on Paul's project. People calls Nigeria a zoo and a shit hole, but we wonder why. I pray Nigeria doesn't happen to me @@angelicakweku5293
Nigeria is a unique space for business venture that other theories of doing things don’t work at. For instance, could it be that some powers that be wanted in on the business but instead of asking for a piece of the cake, decided to clear the cake, hoping to bake their own cake in that space too while building the bridge? Maybe the Landmark Boss should have given the powers that be, a share of the cake when he starting baking the landmark cake from beginning… but also, is that not bribery and corruption that we talk about as the problem of Nigeria? This Is sad!
Bro thank God for you. That's it. Landmark would need to compromise a lot and maybe extorted to keep whatever they had and another government drunk in power could undo all of their doings.
Behind the calmness of this guy is Power, Faith & Hope - May GOD replenish Paul Onwuanibe a thousand ways
Nigeria never produced a leader as educated as this gentle man, if Tinubu government is destroying the biggest tourism investment in west Africa, thats the price we all pay for bringing an illiterates to lead us.
True!
What? Retract your statement " Nigeria never produced a leader as educated as this gentleman" what an ignorant statement to say the least!
This comment is evidence of YOUR OWN illiteracy. You people are just so careless with your words
K.K thanks so so much for bringing this great man on your podcast. I feel his pain, however I pray for him that his labour shall no longer go down the drain in Jesus name.
That joke about Africa is so spot on bcs the crap we're seeing happening is mind-blowing.
It seems like we need ministers of common sense.
I have learn a lots from this interview. I am glad to come here from Instagram ❤
Pain of this loss as fresh as the day it happened. Nigeria can be so unreal sometimes. The callousness and lack of remorse deployed to destroy Landmark and other businesses is completely unmatched. A day of recompense will surely come.