Coscharis Group founder, Dr Cosmas Maduka, has lamented that the opportunity to invest in the invention of Flutterwave passed him by, as the brand has become one of Africa’s largest and globally recognised fintech establishments.
Maduka spoke at the company’s 10th anniversary Gala Night at the prestigious ‘The Delboriugh Lagos’.
The only thing that surprises me is how did you people bypass me? There was no opportunity to tell me, “Uncle, can we put money together? I don’t like good things passing me by,’ the Coscharis boss said.
Dr Cosmas Maduka reflects on missed investment chances in Flutterwave’s success during its 10th anniversary Gala Night.
He praised former President Olusegun Obasanjo for laying what he called the economic foundation that enabled private enterprise to thrive, arguing that leadership should primarily focus on creating opportunities for citizens to excel.
According to him: “Leaders set the foundation and give people opportunity. Once that opportunity exists, Nigerians will prove that there is no limitation to what we can achieve.” He called on young Nigerians to remain patient and committed to nation-building, while commending Flutterwave’s decade-long journey as proof that innovation can reposition Nigeria on the global map.
He commended Flutterwave’s founder and Chief Executive Officer, Olugbenga Agboola, for placing Nigeria in a positive global spotlight at a time when negative narratives often dominate international discourse about the country. He argued that tangible results silence critics, stating that “you don’t quarrel with results; they speak for themselves.” Flutterwave: Maduka hails Lagos governor Sanwo-Olu Maduka also applauded the Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for supporting initiatives that promote job creation and innovation, noting that events celebrating enterprise and technology should attract strong institutional backing.
The Gala Night, held at the prestigious The Delborough Lagos, drew prominent political leaders, captains of industry and entertainment figures from across Africa to commemorate Flutterwave’s 10 years of operations in the fintech sector.
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