“Adversity is nothing but a refining fire ... ” - Cosmas Maduka

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February 16, 2017 3:42 PM

From surviving the Biafra war and overcoming several adversities, Maduka thought he had what it took to overcome any challenge that would come his way

Cosmas Maduka, CEO of Coscharis Group on My Worst Day With Peace Hyde

Another month and yet another exciting episode of the Forbes Africa TV show stirring up conversations in every boardroom in the country.

Taking the hot seat this month is Nigerian automotive dealer, Cosmas Maduka of the Coscharis Group.

Maduka began his business some 40 years ago with only N200. He lost his father at the age of 4 and after stints of street hawking began work as an apprentice at the age of 7.

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From surviving the Biafra war and overcoming several adversities, Maduka thought he had what it took to overcome any challenge that would come his way but he was wrong.

What happens when your integrity is threatened and all you have spent years building falls apart?

Watch him talk about it in the video above.

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