To make things worse, the reason isn’t even their fault! it isn’t laziness, lack of ambition or even low income. The real reason they would struggle are the things they have been taught to believe about the salary model!
We’ve all heard these “doomsday” lines “chanted” sometimes by even highly respected names we follow online.
These statements would almost convince you that salary earners are walking the path to guaranteed financial doom with a horrific, sad ending.
It reminds of by-gone days of classic motivational mumbo-jumbo like, “Start Your Own Business!” and “Become Your Own Boss” that was heavily glamorised as the golden ticket to financial freedom.
The problem is that many believed and still believe that working 9-5 was the “Devil’s Poverty Master Plan”. This is why they fail to learn or notice and maximise the opportunities available to them while earning regular predictable income.
They believe that financial freedom cannot be attained if they do not start a business so they start a business not because they really want to solve a problem for the market but because they want to get more money for themselves!
Little wonder that more than half of all new business fail within the first 5 years!
If starting a business fails more often than it succeeds. If the majority of hopefuls who started a business never attain financial independence, what hope then is there for the diligent, hardworking salary earner?
Finding the answers to these nagging questions is the reason every salary earner that hopes to create wealth needs to be at The Game of Money Conference 3.0
Due to the poorly informed “negative press” around the salary model, most salary earners do not recognise that they possess one unfair advantage over the entrepreneur or business owner counterparts – PREDICTABLE INCOME!
The fact that you have a predictable source of income makes it much easier to plan financially and makes wealth building much easier.
Rather than see salary as a trap, it should be seen as a predictable,stable seed to drive growth.
Now that you have the seed, it is time to learn to use it the right way to drive your financial growth!
The blueprint exists. The strategies are proven. All that’s missing is you. Are you ready?!
Expect to leave G.O.M. 3.0 with a clear, personalized, step-by-step, actionable plan for converting your monthly salary into a structured wealth-building vehicle — no matter how long you've been "planning to start." No guesswork, no confusion - just a clear path of action to a secure, peaceful future!
Learn specifically which asset classes are best suited for people with predictable but limited income, and exactly how to enter them without disrupting your current financial obligations. No feeling left out or behind waiting for a “perfect time” or “perfect salary”, you'd be able to get started with your wealth creation journey from where you are!
Identify and overcome the stubborn limiting beliefs, cultural myths, and self-sabotaging money habits that have quietly kept your income high and your wealth low — even when you thought you were doing everything right! E.g. “I don't earn enough to invest.” means you're not seeing the other opportunities around you.
Understand the practical mechanics of passive income, compound growth, and strategic saving — so that your salary becomes the starting point of your wealth, not the ceiling of it. This ensures you use the advantage of time and capital in the most efficient way possible to get you the most returns possible.
Connect with other growth-minded professionals, seasoned investors, and industry experts who are already on the wealth-building path — because in Nigeria, who you know is often just as powerful as what you know. A journey is easier and more rewarding when you have others going in the same direction as you! Who knows you is just as important as who you know.
By the end of the conference, you should walk out of the hall not just filled with inspiration but armed – with a clear plan, a network, and absolute zero excuses!
You just landed your first real job and you’re determined not to make the financial mistakes you watched your parents or older colleagues make.
You want to start right, build early, and arrive at 40 having already won. You just need someone to show you the blueprint.
You’ve been working for 5, 10 years. Your salary has grown, your title has changed, but somehow your financial situation hasn’t moved as much as it should. You earn well but you don’t know where it goes — and the thought of retiring without financial security is starting to keep you up at night!
You tried entrepreneurship, it didn’t go as planned, and you’re back in paid employment. Yet the desire to build something real hasn’t died; it’s just wiser now. You’re ready to learn how to use your salary strategically while you figure out your next move.
You and your partner are both in paid employment and you’re trying to build a future together; a home, financial security, generational wealth. But two salaries haven’t translated into the combined financial power it should. You need a strategy that works for two.
You’ve heard about land banking, stocks, mutual funds, and all the rest — but you don’t know where to start, who to trust, or how much is enough to begin. You’re tired of watching others grow their money while yours sits in a savings account losing value to inflation every month.
Here comes the BIGGEST UPGRADE since Game of Money 1.0!
This year, the Game of Money Conference steps beyond the shores of Nigeria to Diaspora – United Kingdom to be specific
Nigerians living in the UK will now have the opportunity to experience the same impact that the Game of Money Conference brings – with an international twist!
In selecting the speaker line-up for this year’s conference edition, we decided to play by a new and different rule – Less fame, more evidence!
Our carefully curated speaker list had to meet 3 key requirements:
This way, we ensure that our speakers are contextually relatable to the day to day reality of the working man and woman. Sounds good?
Wanna know who you’ll be learning from? Keep reading to find out!
Dr. Victor Gbenga Afolabi is the Founder and Group CEO of Hazon Holdings, a diversified African group with interests across technology, healthcare, energy, and investment.
With over two decades of experience, he has built and scaled multiple businesses, including GDM Group, delivering solutions for over 250 global brands.
Beyond business, he is committed to building systems that create opportunities at scale, supporting entrepreneurs and innovation through platforms like the Eko Innovation Center.
Dr. Afolabi represents a powerful truth:
wealth is built through systems, scale, and long-term strategy.
At Game of Money 3.0, he brings a practical perspective on how structured income and strategic thinking can be leveraged to build lasting wealth.
Coach Sola Adesakin is a Fellow of both ICAN and ACCA, an MBA holder from Edinburgh Business School, and a member of the Forbes Coaching Council.
As the founder of Smart Stewards Financial Advisory, she has helped transform financial lives across over 40 countries — guiding everyday Africans to collectively invest over $2 million in just 18 months through her Smart Investment Club.
An author of 8 personal finance books, Coach Sola combines deep technical expertise with practical, real-world financial guidance that works for everyday earners.
Her work has earned her a World Bank scholarship, a feature on the Nasdaq Billboard in Times Square, and recognition as one of The Guardian Nigeria’s 100 Most Inspiring Women.
At Game of Money 3.0, she brings a message many professionals need to hear but often avoid: your income is not the problem — your financial systems are.
Uche Ugboh is the Head of Treasury Markets at Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria, with over two decades of experience at the heart of Nigeria’s financial system.
Across institutions including NOVA Merchant Bank, Union Bank, Diamond Bank, and First Bank, he has built deep expertise in treasury, balance sheet management, and financial markets — operating at the level where major financial decisions are made.
His career reflects a rare mastery of how money moves at scale — from liquidity management to institutional investment strategy.
Uche represents a powerful but often unseen advantage: those who understand money at the system level can position themselves far ahead of the average earner.
At Game of Money 3.0, he brings insider insight into how financial systems really work — and how individuals can think more strategically about wealth.
Chinwe Odigboegwu is a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK), and a seasoned corporate legal professional.
Her career spans top-tier organisations including Diageo/Guinness Nigeria, Coca-Cola Hellenic, and American Tower, where she currently serves as Company Secretary — a journey that reflects years of discipline, growth, and professional excellence within structured employment.
Beyond her legal practice, Chinwe is deeply committed to leadership and personal development, earning recognition as one of ESQ’s Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 and serving as an Associate Fellow of the Nigeria Leadership Initiative.
She represents a powerful but often overlooked reality: a well-structured career, when combined with the right financial thinking, can become a platform for long-term wealth.
At Game of Money 3.0, Chinwe embodies the proof that salary earners are not limited — they are positioned.
Dr. Cherry Eromosele is the Executive Vice President and Group Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Interswitch Group, one of Africa’s leading fintech companies.
With nearly three decades of experience across global brands including GSK, MTN, and Diageo, she has built a career defined by consistency, strategic thinking, and sustained excellence within the corporate system.
Her work has earned multiple recognitions across Africa and globally, including being named among the Top 100 B2B Marketing Leaders in Technology — but beyond the accolades lies a deeper story: the power of long-term value creation within structured employment.
Dr. Cherry combines executive leadership with a deep understanding of how careers, income, and influence can be strategically leveraged over time.
At Game of Money 3.0, she brings a rare perspective from the highest levels of corporate leadership — showing what is possible when discipline, opportunity, and strategy meet.
Dr. Tope Mark-Odigie is the CEO of REB360, a real estate company focused on helping everyday Nigerians build wealth through strategic investments.
Beyond business, she is the founder of Women in Real Estate Africa (WIRE Africa), an initiative committed to expanding financial opportunities for women and driving inclusive wealth creation across the continent.
As a media personality and co-host of TVC’s Your View, she has spent over a decade translating complex ideas into practical, everyday conversations — bridging the gap between knowledge and action.
Dr. Tope represents a powerful truth:
wealth is not reserved for a few — it is built by those who understand and act on the right opportunities consistently.
At Game of Money 3.0, she brings a practical, real-world perspective on how everyday earners can use real estate and strategic thinking to build lasting financial freedom.
Designed for salary earners ready to build a clear wealth path
Standard Ticket: ₦25,000 ₦20,000 (Till April 18th)
Designed for guests who desire personalized guidance and accelerated results
VIP Ticket: ₦70,000 ₦50,000 (Till April 18th)