Stakeholders have appealed to women, prioritise long-term investments over lifestyle upgrade.

The Convener of the Zylus International Women’s Day event, Mrs. Bukola Olatujoye, urged women to own landed property strive to prioritise long-term investments and financial responsibility in order to build generational wealth and secure their future.

Addressing the women from all walks of life who celebrated the International Women’s Day, with the theme “Income to Impact: Women Creating Generational Wealth, in Ikeja, Lagos.
Olatujoye emphasised the importance of financial discipline, investment, and positive influence in the lives of women and young girls.

She encouraged women to strive to own landed property and build tangible assets, noting that financial independence remains a key pillar for long-term security and legacy building.
Olatujoye also warned against blindly following social media influencers who often portray luxurious lifestyles that may not reflect reality. According to her, many influencers promote products and lifestyles online that may later be exposed as exaggerated or misleading.

She stressed that parents, particularly mothers, should play a stronger role in shaping the values and aspirations of their children rather than allowing social media personalities to become their primary influence.

Another speaker, Mrs. Ijeoma Theo-Nwangwu, encouraged young women to begin building their financial future early through consistent saving and investment.

She explained that while previous generations had limited access to financial knowledge and investment platforms such as the stock market, today’s generation has greater access to financial education and opportunities. She therefore urged young people to take advantage of these tools and begin investing early.

Theo-Nwangwu also cautioned against spending excessively on luxury items such as designer bags, belts without first achieving financial stability.

She also emphasized the importance of discipline and accountability, adding that anyone seeking financial success must demonstrate commitment by making personal investments.

The event also featured a panel discussion on the topic “Should Women Prioritize Long-Term Investment Over Lifestyle Upgrade?” which challenged participants to rethink how they manage their financial resources.

Panelists including Mrs. Helen Ogbe, Mrs. Folakemi Shoneye, Mrs. Oluwakemi Akanbi, Allwell Ajose, shared insights on financial planning, wealth creation, and building lasting financial security.

Allwell Ajose encouraged women to save deliberately and invest wisely, either individually or through collaborative investment efforts such as pooling funds together to purchase land or other valuable assets.

Using practical examples, she noted that saving money should always have a purpose -to grow through investment- rather than simply being kept idle.

The panelists highlighted the importance of delayed gratification, smart investments, and disciplined spending, urging women to focus on sustainable financial growth rather than short-term lifestyle upgrades driven by social pressure.

They emphasized that while enjoying the rewards of one’s labour is important, building long-term financial stability through investment is critical for independence, security, and generational impact.

Speaking, eariler at the event, Oluwatosin Olatujoye, group chief executive officer of Zylus Group, said the milestone reflected the company’s commitment to integrity and delivery.
Olatujoye also encouraged participants to be part of housing projects and bring more geniune customers to support the brand community for shelter, but it is designed for lifestyle and family living.

According to him, the company remains committed to delivering quality housing developments that combine comfort, value, and long-term investment potential.

The event also featured an award ceremony recognising women who have demonstrated excellence, leadership, and impact in their respective fields.

Participants described the session as enlightening, noting that it provided practical perspectives on wealth management and encouraged women to adopt financial habits that support long-term prosperity and legacy building.