Stakeholders have emphasised the urgent need for a mental and ideological shift as a foundational step toward nation-building in Nigeria. They called on citizens—especially the youth—to embrace value creation, personal development, and collective responsibility as essential tools for national progress.

Speaking at the first anniversary celebration of The Global Cluster, themed “Rooted, Rising and Relevant,” CEO of Arcview Investment Limited, Dr. Segun Oshundairo, asserted that the transformation of a nation begins with the transformation of the mind.

“Nation building starts with a shift in mindset, either individually or collectively. If you want to build a nation, you must move from where you are to the next level,” he said.

Recalling his entrepreneurial journey, Oshundairo shared how he and his partner, in 2010, chose to focus on impact and value creation over profit. “It’s not about the money. If your focus is transactional, once the money dries up, so does the passion. What sustains you is the drive to solve problems and create change,” he said.

Oshundairo explained that Arcview currently manages over 2,000 youths, helping them transition to improved futures. He called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s educational curriculum to align with global standards and equip young people with practical, relevant knowledge.

“Education is key. Knowledge is power. The government must ensure our curriculum is adaptive and globally competitive,” he stated.

Referencing his humble beginnings selling bread in Mushin, Lagos, he stressed the importance of belief and mindset in national transformation. “We started rough, but we believed in possibilities. The abundance mentality—shifting from survival to impact—is what transforms lives and nations.”

He also urged citizens to adopt a renewed sense of civic duty. “Everyone must stop asking what Nigeria can do for them and start asking what they can do for Nigeria. Our youth are resilient and world-class. We see that in sports, music, fashion, and tech. Imagine what we could achieve with collective alignment toward a better Nigeria.”

Founder of The Global Cluster, Dr. Adekunle Azeez Badmus, emphasised that every Nigerian is an investment in national success. “Let us not bring our father’s land down. Let us rise not to dominate, but to lift others. Our relevance is not loud; it is lasting,” he said.

Badmus described the organisation’s people-centred model, rooted in global best practices drawn from experiences in over 30 countries. “We are redefining the image of Nigeria and Africa by creating a people-first digital revolution that nurtures professionals, technocrats, and entrepreneurs.”

Available on the Play Store, the Global Clusters platform features weekly schedules targeting mental, moral, economic, and social transformation. Mondays begin with Mind Surgery sessions, replacing protest slogans with critical thinking, guided by elder mentors. Evening sessions focus on Survival Strategies in the New Normal, featuring insights from technocrats and entrepreneurs.

On Tuesdays, the Humanity Revolution Hour streams across YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok, promoting empathy and unity beyond ethnic and religious lines.

Wednesdays focus on Genuine Love and Accurate Connection, emphasising self-love, environmental care, and social capital. “Credibility, character, and competence are better than cash,” said Badmus.

Fridays are dedicated to the Sabificate Revolution—a shift from paper qualifications to personal branding and skill acquisition. To address the country’s literacy gap, the initiative plans to launch mother-tongue-based schools across Nigeria.

Saturdays centre on the Accurate Knowledge Revolution, fighting misinformation, while Sundays promote People-to-People Revolutions, encouraging successful Nigerians to mentor others, echoing Obi Cubana’s community-building model.

In its second year, the movement will expand its A.R.E. initiative—Agriculture, Real Estate, and Export—to restore Nigeria’s economic strength. Already, it has launched the Abyss Farmers Market, West Africa’s largest.

Calling himself a “pure humanitarian,” Badmus appealed to the government to adopt *Global Clusters* in all 774 local government areas through the creation of Spark Hubs—free learning and innovation centres for youth.

“Let every organisation open a Spark Hub where staff can access *Global Clusters* programs weekly, free of charge, and connect to both local and global opportunities,” he urged.

In her keynote address, Dr. Michelle Bacote-Ukoh, renowned Mind Surgery expert and CEO of Mastermind Specialist, commended the transformative power of the initiative. “The Global Cluster has impacted over 10,000 lives this year alone. It’s not just a Nigerian vision; this is a continental movement. Soon, every African country will benefit from this social media-driven model of nation-building.”