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Oniko Says Leadership Is About Vision, Influence and Lasting Impact

At a time when Nigeria’s business and policy circles are under pressure to prove that leadership still means more than slogans, Daniel O. Oniko has thrown the spotlight back on vision, influence and lasting impact. Speaking at a Lagos CEOs roundtable alongside former President Olusegun Obasanjo, the Apices Finance boss framed leadership as a force…

Atlantic Post

July 5, 2026

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The Managing Director of Apices Finance Company Limited, Daniel O. Oniko, has said leadership is defined by vision, influence and the ability to create lasting impact, as he joined former President Olusegun Obasanjo and other business leaders at a CEOs Leadership Roundtable Conference in Lagos.

The event, held at Delborough Hotel, brought together policymakers, industry stakeholders and executives for discussions centred on leadership, innovation and sustainable economic growth.

In remarks shared from the conference, Oniko described the gathering as an opportunity to reflect on the role of leadership in shaping institutions and driving development. “Leadership is about vision, influence, and creating lasting impact,” he said.

He was pictured at the event alongside Obasanjo, one of Nigeria’s most prominent political figures, in what appeared to be a high-level networking and thought-leadership forum attended by decision-makers from different sectors of the economy.

According to the statement, the roundtable focused on “shaping the future of leadership, innovation, and sustainable growth”, a theme that underscored the growing debate around how private sector leadership can contribute to broader national development.

Apices Finance Company Limited also used the occasion to restate its corporate mission, saying it remains committed to fostering excellence, strategic partnerships and transformative leadership that can support economic progress.

“At Apices Finance Company Limited, we remain committed to fostering excellence, strategic partnerships, and transformative leadership that drives economic development,” the company said.

The remarks place emphasis on a leadership model that goes beyond titles and office to measurable influence, institutional strength and long-term value creation. They also reflect a familiar message in Nigeria’s business and policy space, where executives increasingly link corporate success with national economic stability and inclusive growth.

Events such as the Lagos roundtable have become a recurring feature of the country’s business calendar, offering a platform for executives, policymakers and former public office holders to exchange ideas on governance, enterprise and investment.

For Oniko and Apices Finance, the message from the conference was clear: leadership must be intentional, collaborative and geared towards impact that endures beyond the moment.

As the country continues to grapple with economic pressure and the need for private sector confidence, such forums are likely to remain important spaces for building networks, sharing ideas and defining the future of leadership in Nigeria.