Entrepreneur and automotive services executive, Ajilore Obafemi Samuel, has warned that rising insecurity is discouraging business investments in Nigeria, urging authorities to prioritise safety in order to restore investor confidence. “Insecurity is affecting business investments in Nigeria. Before launching DGW, he sold his car in Dubai to raise start-up capital — a sacrifice he described as necessary to build his vision. A Business Administration graduate of Gateway Polytechnic, Igbesa, he has since grown DGW from an automotive service brand into a broader business ecosystem. While focused on expansion and industry collaboration, Samuel stressed that sustainable growth in Nigeria’s private sector depends largely on improved security.

Source: The Guardian February 16, 2026 08:30 UTC