By OLADAPO SOFOWORA
If US-based Nigerian-born business Kenny Adebayo, head CEO, Global Ultra Logistics, LCC, had envisioned that he would thrive well if he started Freight Forwarding and logistics business, it could be taken for granted. And if any pious cleric had told him to go into the business, he should thank his stars that he heeded the advice. Many years after he took that leap of faith, the US-based Freight Forwarder is now reaping bountifully from his efforts, making Nigeria proud.
He started the business on a shoestring capital, in a small two-bedroom apartment in Newark, New Jersey which also served as his residence. Some people in the US sneered at him while many told him to his face that he can’t survive in the already saturated business environment, while some customers he approached told him they can’t simply trust him with their good.
As expected, he had faced some teething challenges that almost forced him out of business. But he kept the faith during the storm. Mercifully, his commitment and hard work later earned him the trust of many around.
“ The beginning, especially the first five years wasn’t that easy and very frustrating but as a man driven by a hunger for success, resolved to pursue his dream without looking back, and not even the seeming impossibility of the task, could deter him from pursuing his dream’’ A source added.
Exactly ten years after establishing the business he has become a popular brand and one of the most sought-after in the industry. For many, his firm is the best, which is evidence that he has what it takes to satisfy the yearning of his numerous clientele.
When he dabbled into business many years ago, his clear vision was to lead the company as a leading logistics company and today he is gradually achieving his dream.
In him, many have come to realize that you don’t need millions of naira to become a successful entrepreneur or an employer of labour; it is all about vision. The business has grown so much that has opened more branches across the US states such as Maryland and Kansas with another branch in Lagos, Nigeria while he keeps expanding his clientele, which includes the high and mighty, private and public sectors, government officials, politicians as well as top diplomatic corps.
