In 2010: Messi didn’t win the Champions League or the World Cup, yet they changed the Ballon d’Or criteria to favor goals and gave it to him.
In 2011: Ronaldo had more goals than Messi, but they claimed trophies were what mattered, so Messi won it again.
In 2012: Ronaldo had more trophies, but they gave it to Messi because he scored 91 goals in a calendar year.
In 2019: Van Dijk won the Champions League and was named UEFA Best Player and EPL Player of the Year, but the criteria switched back to goals and Messi won the Ballon d’Or.
In 2021: Lewandowski scored more goals, had a historic individual season, and won The Best FIFA Men’s Player, but Messi was given the Ballon d’Or for winning the Copa América.
In 2023: Haaland won five trophies including the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, Club World Cup, and UEFA Super Cup along with the UEFA Best Player, EPL Player of the Year, and the Golden Boot. Yet, the Ballon d’Or went to Messi for winning the 2022 World Cup, even though in 2010 they argued that the World Cup did not matter 😂.
Tony Elumelu has just been named Chairman of Seplat Energy.
Six months ago his Heirs Energies paid $500 million for a 20% stake. Single biggest shareholder in the company. Now he’s taking the head of the boardroom too.
This is how it actually works. You don’t ask for control. You buy the position, and the title follows.
And look at what he already holds. UBA in banking. Transcorp in power. Now Seplat in oil. One man at the head of the table in three of the sectors that move this country.
New CEO steps in this August. His chairman seat starts January.
This is what long-term thinking looks like. Position quietly, and let the results speak.
Don’t ever let someone talk you out of your own potential. Your dreams are valid. Your ambition is enough. The only permission you need is your own.
Stay focused, stay relentless and let the results do the talking.
Tammy Abraham becomes the second player EVER to win the Champions League, Super Cup, Conference League, and Europa League! ✅
Football? Completed it mate. 😎
wetin you wan even tax me for?
the job you gave me?
the electricity i’m enjoying?
the security you provided for me?
the good roads?
what exactly are you taxing me for?