Samuel Esiri

Powering Mobility in Africa | Co-Founder @gigmile

[Mr. Czar @Mrczar_]

There’s a scene in Breaking Bad where Walter White’s wife realizes he’s made $7.5 million and says:

“There’s no way we can wash this money through a car wash. No car wash in the world makes that kind of money in a year.”

That line hit me. Because it exposes a truth most people ignore: How much you earn is capped by the kind of business you run.

You can work harder, stay longer, even get smarter - but you’ll never make more than what your business model is designed to carry.

[Oguntoye Opeyemi @Equityoyo]

Every Nigerian has to watch this video clip

To see how we are getting it wrong and how we can do better 🤙

[Essay @esegboriah]

This movie remains one of my best,watched it a couple of times and still not tired of it..

One of the most profound statement i learnt from it was, “Pursue excellence and Success will come chasing after you”.

If you digest that statement,it will set you apart in life.

[Gigmile @gigmile]

Big news!
Yango Group, a global tech leader, has made a strategic investment in Gigmile through Yango Ventures. This milestone fuels our mission to scale impact, enhance technology, and empower gig workers across Africa...

[Gigmile @gigmile]

Together with @CrediCorpNG , we’re driving change and creating opportunities for women in mobility. #EmpowermentInMotion #GammaMobility #Gigmile

[TechCabal @TechCabal]

PARTNER: Gigmile launches 2025 Impact Report, closes seed round

https://t.co/5Bo2wtTNvK

[Gigmile @gigmile]

Like many Nigerians, his story began with struggle and no clear path.
Through Gamma, he found more than a job, he found ownership.
Where hustle meets dignity, and possibility becomes reality.

#GammaStories #WhatGammaMeansToMe

[Dr Charles Omole @DrCOmole]

If I am to advise the management of IBOM Air, I will withdraw the court case filed against this lady. They can’t win the case in terms of reputation even if they win in court. While the lady appears culpable in some respect; so is Ibom’s staff as well.

I have seen a video where the lady was blocked and prevented from leaving the aircraft by Ibom staff. So why is there a need to carry her out of the plane she was willing to leave in the first place. Investigation may well apportion blame to Both sides.

In light of this; a court case is not the solution. Withdraw the case and use some form of ADR to resolve this matter. More training on deescalation techniques need to be given to all airline staff. For example, there are people who can misbehave on flights due to phobia and anxiety of flying. They would need to be dealt with sensitively and calmly; not with heavy handed tactics.

The video of her nakedness was clearly taken by someone linked to IBOM as it was on board the aircraft. This makes the airline vicariously liable of this indecent exposure.

IBOM should look at the bigger picture and not allow this story to remain front page for too long. They have more to lose than this lady reputation wise. Withdraw the case; submit to a form of ADR and let go of this matter and move on vey quickly. The lady should be released immediately from detention.

A six months ban by IBOM airline only could be a proportional punishment. The lady will also need to apologise for her behaviour. A lifetime ban is not proportional and a ban of any kind by other airlines is unnecessary.

Justice should focus on restoration rather than mere punishment because true justice heals harm, repairs relationships, and rebuilds communities instead of simply inflicting retribution.

This is my considered advice to the management of this lovely airline, IBOM.

[Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation @CrediCorpNG]

QUEEN RIDERS RECAP

Back in June, we expanded the Queen Rider program—empowering 3,700 women across Nigeria with credit-backed tricycles, made right here in Nigeria.

From Port Harcourt to the rest of the country, this isn’t just about transport—it’s about ownership, income, and real economic freedom for women.

We’re proud to keep supporting women, local factories, and stronger households—one tricycle at a time.

#QueenRiders #CREDICORP #CreditForAll #LiveBetterNow #EconomicInclusion

[Short Skirt Advocate II @Uncle_homepage]

Me on Twitter: Snail. Na free money.

Me on LinkedIn: Cheetah. I could have chosen a snail but that would be lazy. I want to be chased by the fastest animal so I can continue to push myself, that's how much I believe in my work ethics.

[Bantaba @OurBantaba]

Execution isn’t exciting. It’s repetitive. And that’s exactly the point.

According to @Babajiide Duroshola, General Manager, @mkopanigeria, “We hear top founders talk about the big things they’re building—but they don’t talk about the small, minute work they do daily to make it profitable.”

Everyone loves to talk about product launches, fundraises, and innovation. But behind every great company is a founder (or a team) doing the boring, unsexy work—daily decisions, systems, calls, follow-ups, and tweaks that compound over time.

Excellence lives in the small things.
It’s in the version control. The customer feedback loops. The late nights on unit economics.
It’s the part of building a startup that doesn’t trend but builds trust, revenue, longevity and moves the business forward.

The founders who go far are the ones who show up for the small stuff, day in, day out.

Video Source: @theFCshow_
#Bantaba #Africa #Startup

[Gigmile @gigmile]

Accelerate Action: Driving Gender Equity in Africa’s Gig Economy

This International Women’s Day 2025, the world rallies behind #AccelerateAction, a call to push beyond barriers and drive real change.
At Gamma Mobility, we are doing just that, putting

https://t.co/ahSIZCg5Kf

[Frank Donga™ @frankdonga_]

The sad thing about optimizing agricultural output ONLY is that without an increase in the people’s purchasing power, you will be stuck with excess supply that will drive down prices. Otherwise, find new markets. ⬆️Output+⬇️Marginal cost=👍🏼
🍏🍌🍇🫐🥝🫑🥬🌶️🍠🧅🍍

[Gigmile @gigmile]

What an amazing way to end the year! We were crowned the Fastest Growing Partner at the Yango Digital Mobility Awards.

Thanks to our able partner, @YangoGhana, for recognising our growth in Ghana! Big shout out to our team and exceptional drivers!

Here's to an even bigger 2024!

[Lagos Transport Fest @Lagtranspofest]

The session on “Logistics and supply chain in Nigeria; Exploring opportunities, challenges and strategies to profitability”, hosted leaders and players from the logistics and supply chain sectors.

@rendaafrica @gigmile @gokadang @kwikafrica

#lagostransportfest #logistics

[Gigmile @gigmile]

We're LIVE at #LagosTransportFest! Don't miss our Co-founder, Sam Esiri @mr_esiri speaking by 12pm on Logistics & Supply Chain in Nigeria.

Also, swing by our booth! We can't wait to meet you.

[Samuel Esiri @mr_esiri]

@Thia_Sparks As expected! Congratulations Thia!

[Kayode Adeyinka @KayAdeyinka]

Can we leapfrog infrastructure development in Africa?

What sectors should be getting the most investment to address critical economic deficits?

Where are we seeing overfunding with little to no economic impact?

How do we fix this?

#randomthoughts

[Gigmile @gigmile]

Today, we hosted one of our favourite Angel investors, Kiendel Burritt, Founder of Digital Africa Investments.

Kiendel has extended tremendous support towards our vision and it was great meeting with her today.

#gigmile #financialinclusion