From raising N7 billion in a week to navigating inflation, currency depreciation and a widening skills gap, Tayo Osiyemi, CEO of SKLD Integrated Services Limited, believes that credibility not capital is the foundation of sustainable business growth. In this interview with KENNETH ATHEKAME, he shares lessons from scaling SKLD into a diversified enterprise, the importance of trust in attracting investors, and why Nigerian businesses must prioritise local production and talent development to remain competitive. Excerpts:
You studied Chemical Engineering but built your career in business strategy and enterprise growth. How did that transition happen?
My transition began when I joined a consulting firm, Nexon Business Services. Consulting exposed me to business strategy, corporate finance, governance, and organizational development. It gave me a front-row seat to how successful businesses are built and funded. That experience fundamentally shaped my understanding of value creation and prepared me for leadership roles in the
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