Eccentric Services Ltd has reaffirmed its resolve to close the financial literacy gap in Nigeria by educating citizens on smart investment strategies and wealth creation opportunities available within the capital market.
The company said its mission is to help Nigerians move beyond traditional income sources by embracing modern financial planning and strategic investments capable of generating long-term economic stability.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the company, James Efe, stated during a media briefing that the organisation was established to provide individuals and businesses with access to financial education, investment tools, and professional guidance on wealth management.
According to him, many Nigerians possess strong entrepreneurial abilities but still struggle financially because they lack the knowledge needed to grow and preserve wealth through investment.
Efe noted that the country’s harsh economic realities, inflationary pressures, and rising cost of living have made it necessary for individuals to adopt smarter approaches to financial management.
The investment professional disclosed that his personal business experience played a major role in shaping the vision behind the company.
He explained that he previously managed a poultry farm alongside his consulting career but discovered that increasing production costs and inflation made the business difficult to sustain profitably.
According to him, feed prices continued to rise while purchasing power among consumers weakened, reducing profitability for small business operators.
Efe revealed that despite the business generating income, the overall profit margin remained poor because expenses consumed most of the earnings.
At the same time, he noticed that his investments in treasury bills and equities were delivering stronger financial returns with fewer operational challenges.
“That was when I realised the importance of understanding financial markets and building wealth through strategic investments,” he said.
Efe, who has professional experience in both Nigerian and United States capital markets, also disclosed that he is currently undergoing advanced training in Wealth Management at the New York Institute of Finance.
He explained that the company now focuses on helping Nigerians understand how to invest wisely and take advantage of opportunities within regulated financial markets.
The company provides services such as stock market education, liquidity planning, swing trading, brokerage account setup, dividend recovery, share recovery, and strategic asset allocation for individuals and businesses.
Efe stressed that many Nigerians still keep large amounts of money in low-yield savings accounts without understanding how inflation steadily erodes the value of those funds.
According to him, financial literacy is one of the most important tools required for economic empowerment and wealth preservation.
He also identified distrust within the financial sector as a major challenge, noting that previous fraudulent investment schemes have discouraged many Nigerians from exploring legitimate investment opportunities.
Despite this, he maintained that regulated financial instruments such as equities and treasury bills remain reliable channels for long-term wealth creation when properly understood.
The CEO urged Nigerians to begin taking proactive steps toward financial independence instead of relying solely on salaries or unstable business income.
He said strategic investment in liquid assets can provide financial protection during emergencies and periods of economic uncertainty.
Since launching operations in 2024, Eccentric Services Ltd disclosed that it has trained more than 1,000 investors across Nigeria and among Nigerians living abroad.
The company added that it currently oversees a growing investment community consisting of more than 500 active participants interested in wealth creation and financial planning.
It also revealed that it has provided asset allocation guidance to several high-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurs while facilitating over 50 successful dividend and share recovery cases.
Efe advised Nigerians to avoid repeating the financial mistakes of previous generations who often concentrated their wealth in assets that were difficult to liquidate quickly when urgent needs arose.
He stated that building sustainable wealth requires financial discipline, long-term planning, and continuous education.
According to him, while investing may involve calculated risks and sacrifices, refusing to invest could expose individuals to even greater financial difficulties in the future.
The company reaffirmed its commitment to improving financial literacy, expanding access to investment knowledge, and helping Nigerians achieve long-term wealth through strategic participation in the capital market.