Dr. Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso has called on African Christian entrepreneurs to build businesses that create wealth, shape culture, solve societal problems and transform future generations.
Anyaso made the call while delivering the keynote address at the Christian Growth Summit 2026 in Luanda, Angola, where he spoke on the role of Christian entrepreneurs in shaping Africa’s economic future.
According to him, Christian faith must go beyond church activities and become evident in the way entrepreneurs conduct business, treat employees, manage resources, create opportunities and exercise leadership.
His central message was that “the mind of Christ must not end at the entrance of the church; it must enter the boardroom.”
Addressing the summit, Anyaso emphasised that Africa’s economic transformation requires strong institutions, visionary leadership, innovation and the courage to convert the continent’s abundant resources into sustainable prosperity.
He challenged African entrepreneurs to move beyond consumption to production, build businesses that address real societal needs, invest in the next generation and establish institutions capable of outliving their founders.
The entrepreneur also stressed that wealth must be purposeful and influence must be accompanied by responsibility, noting that true success should extend beyond personal accumulation to family values, community development and nation-building.
Speaking to young African entrepreneurs, Anyaso urged them to prioritise creating opportunities for others rather than focusing solely on personal wealth.
“Do not aspire merely to become the richest person in your community. Become the person who creates the greatest opportunities in your community,” he said.
He further called for the emergence of African builders, innovators, institution creators and leaders whose character would match their ambitions.
Anyaso noted that the future of Africa would be shaped by the continent’s faith, knowledge, values, businesses and responsible leadership, stressing the importance of raising children who would become architects, owners and builders of the future rather than mere consumers.
He concluded his address with prayers for Angola, Nigeria and the African continent.
