TenTrade is set to host its “One Community, One Future” seminar on November 7th at Watercress Hotels & Events in Ikeja, Lagos. The event, which has 250 seats and no entrance fee, is designed to provide practical learning, risk management strategies, and direct access to mentors. In an interview, Andreas Andreou, Partner & Chief Revenue Officer; Obasi Wilfred, Regional Director, Africa; and Ademola Adeagbo, Head of Education, Africa, shared their insights on the initiative.
What “One Community, One Future” Means to TenTrade
Andreas Andreou explained that the theme reflects the company’s ambition to become a global business with meaningful local relationships. “A global business needs more than a presence in different markets; it needs meaningful relationships within them,” he said. The seminar brings together educators, mentors, and traders to foster those connections.
Obasi Wilfred emphasized the importance of the word “community” in the African context. “Our work in Africa has to reflect the people here, their questions, circumstances and ambitions,” he stated. He stressed that community means a two-way conversation, where local feedback influences how TenTrade supports traders.
Ademola Adeagbo sees the theme as creating an environment for ongoing learning. “You can attend a presentation and understand a concept, then struggle when you try to apply it,” he noted. Access to educators and mentors provides a space for traders to bring their questions, which is the core value of the initiative.
Why Lagos and Why Now for the Seminar
Andreas Andreou said the decision to hold the event in Lagos reflects TenTrade’s direction to build presence through education and relationships. “Lagos gives us an opportunity to do that in person,” he explained, emphasizing the need to invest time in meeting people and understanding their expectations.
Obasi Wilfred called Lagos a starting point, noting that Nigeria matters in the company’s regional thinking. “We want to understand what traders here need rather than approach Africa as one single market,” he said. The in-person format allows TenTrade to hear the details behind requests for “more education,” including which topics need explanation and what makes learning difficult.
Ademola Adeagbo highlighted the quality of face-to-face learning as a key reason for the event. “A participant can ask a question and work through an example with an educator,” he said. The seminar moves beyond defining risk management to discussing how someone would actually apply it, making the in-person format worthwhile.
Understanding the Nigerian Trader and Their Needs
Andreas Andreou cautioned against categorizing all Nigerian traders the same way. “We need to serve people at different stages of experience without assuming they all want the same thing,” he stated. Clear information is essential, and while global experience provides a foundation, the regional team helps make it useful locally.
Obasi Wilfred described a range of traders rather than a single profile. “Someone learning alongside a full-time job has different needs from an experienced trader refining a process,” he pointed out. The company must understand the practical circumstances around ambitions, including time dedication and available resources, and be honest about the difference between wanting additional income and being ready for financial risk.
Ademola Adeagbo said a trader’s needs depend on their gaps. “A beginner may know the language of trading without fully understanding leverage or position sizing,” he explained. More experienced traders may grasp concepts but struggle to apply them consistently. His priority is helping people identify what they actually need to learn next.
Common Mistakes and How the Seminar Addresses Them
Andreas Andreou identified a misconception that access to a trading platform is enough. “As a broker, we have a role in making learning part of the relationship from the beginning,” he said. The seminar gives education and direct conversations with mentors a dedicated space, aiming to leave participants better equipped to assess decisions themselves.
Obasi Wilfred warned about the danger of letting others’ apparent success set expectations. “If you are introduced to trading through a persuasive story or a result shared online, you may see very little of the risk behind it,” he said. The event makes room for questions about those expectations, allowing people to discuss uncertainty and losses as well as opportunities.
Ademola Adeagbo noted that a common mistake is leaving risk until later. “Before entering, you need to consider how much you could lose and how the position size fits that limit,” he explained. The seminar aims to make that sequence practical through clear frameworks and discussion, helping traders approach a trade with a more structured decision process.
Building a Lasting Community Beyond the Event
Andreas Andreou stressed that consistency is key to making the community lasting. “The longer-term vision is for education and engagement to be part of how people experience TenTrade, rather than something associated only with an event,” he said. The value of the day should be judged by what it teaches about the support people want next.
Obasi Wilfred emphasized that regional relevance will determine continued involvement. “If participants raise questions about their learning needs, those questions should inform our thinking after the seminar,” he said. Recognizing differences within Nigeria and across Africa is essential, and a community becomes meaningful when people see their contribution matters.
Ademola Adeagbo said there needs to be a next step educationally. “Someone might leave realising that they need to understand something better or start reviewing their decisions more carefully,” he noted. A useful learning community helps them pursue that next step and return with better questions.
Key Takeaways for November 7th
Andreas Andreou wants participants to leave with a clear understanding of TenTrade’s direction: a global business building lasting local relationships, with educators and mentors playing a meaningful role. Obasi Wilfred hopes attendees feel their perspective belongs in the conversation, as the company’s work in Nigeria and Africa is informed by the people it serves.
Ademola Adeagbo offered a practical habit for traders: “Consider the potential loss before the potential return.” If someone leaves with a better way to assess risk and a clear idea of what to learn next, the event will have achieved its goal. The seminar is scheduled for November 7th at Watercress Hotels & Events, Ikeja, Lagos, with 250 seats available and no entrance fee.
