Desmond Ikpefua marks birthday with entrepreneurship seminar, inspires business growth

Rather than celebrate his birthday with a lavish party, Abuja-based entrepreneur and real estate developer Desmond Ikpefua chose to invest in people by hosting an entrepreneurship seminar aimed at fostering learning, collaboration, and business growth.

Ikpefua, the founder of Adifua Real Estate and Construction, on Tuesday, brought together entrepreneurs, professionals, and aspiring business owners for an interactive session focused on networking, knowledge sharing, and personal development.

Speaking during the seminar, Ikpefua said he deliberately chose to mark his birthday by creating a platform where ambitious individuals could connect, exchange ideas, and learn from one another.

According to him, surrounding oneself with driven and visionary people is just as important as acquiring knowledge through books.

“One person cannot change the world, but like-minded people can change their own world when they come together to share experiences, ideas, and knowledge,” Ikpefua said.

Participants described the event as insightful and motivating, saying the discussions provided practical perspectives on entrepreneurship, resilience, and business growth while strengthening valuable professional connections.

The seminar underscored the importance of collaboration in entrepreneurship and reflected a growing shift among young professionals toward celebrating personal milestones through initiatives that create lasting value for others.

By choosing purpose over pageantry, Ikpefua transformed his birthday into an opportunity to inspire innovation, encourage meaningful relationships, and empower entrepreneurs to pursue sustainable success.