{"id":1000,"date":"2026-07-12T23:11:37","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T22:11:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mediaconversation.com\/?p=1000"},"modified":"2026-07-12T23:11:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T22:11:39","slug":"abraka-residents-advocate-entrepreneurship-warn-against-gambling-amid-economic-hardship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mediaconversation.com\/?p=1000","title":{"rendered":"Abraka Residents Advocate Entrepreneurship, Warn Against Gambling Amid Economic Hardship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Favour Ojotomobor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Residents of Abraka have highlighted entrepreneurship, prudent business management and
responsible financial decisions as essential strategies for coping with Nigeria’s current
economic challenges, while expressing concern over the growing attraction of sports
betting among young people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Interviews conducted across the university community revealed varying perspectives on
how individuals are responding to rising economic pressures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


A Delta State University student and entrepreneur, Joan, said passion rather than financial
hardship motivated her decision to establish a perfume business while studying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The 23-year-old student, who operates her business near Estella Hostel opposite Sudos
Filling Station, said entrepreneurship has helped her develop financial independence and
valuable life skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“I’ve always loved business. I didn’t start because I was poor or because someone
encouraged me to. Entrepreneurship is something I genuinely enjoy, and it has made me
more independent,” she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Joan, balancing business with academic responsibilities has strengthened her
discipline, financial management and sense of responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Business owner Mrs. Stella Kalejaiye, who has spent more than two decades in
entrepreneurship, identified recruiting reliable employees, retaining competent staff and
maintaining customer loyalty as some of the biggest challenges facing business owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


She said effective recruitment, staff welfare, structured workplace policies, continuous
marketing and quality customer service have helped sustain her business over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“There is no such thing as completely overcoming business challenges. The important thing
is learning how to manage them,” she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Mrs. Kalejaiye also stressed the importance of consistent marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


“Out of sight is out of mind. You have to continue promoting your business so customers
will always remember your products and services,” she added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


On the issue of sports betting, a resident, Godspower, expressed concern that many young
people are becoming increasingly dependent on gambling in the hope of making quick
money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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He warned that excessive reliance on betting encourages poor financial decisions and
discourages productive economic activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to him, Nigerians should focus on hard work, entrepreneurship and productive
investments rather than relying on games of chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Residents who participated in the interviews agreed that while entrepreneurship remains a
sustainable path to financial stability, gambling offers no guaranteed solution to the
country’s economic challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


They encouraged young people to develop practical skills, pursue legitimate business
opportunities and make responsible financial decisions capable of ensuring long-term
economic security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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