It’s Good Friday which means the choice made by Judas Iscariot more than 2,000 years ago would be the subject of discussion across the world. According to colloquial interpretation of Biblical and historical accounts, Judas ‘sold’ Jesus Christ in exchange for some money.
Even though many are beginning to argue that Judas’ role in Jesus’ Crucifixion wasn’t entirely a bad since his action paved way for Christ’s resurrection, the decision of the founders and owners of DealDey to sell the company to Ringier Africa was what I could think about. While unable to reach a conclusion on the rationale behind the decision to sell the company to its new owners, I took solace in the fact that just as Judas’ action resulted in the globalisation of the Gospel and the validation of resurrection, DealDey’s sale may open the company to previously ‘unimagined’ exploits and will open new chapter in its history.
Uber is another company that opened new chapters this week in its operations in Africa. It expanded to more cities – specifically Mombasa in Kenya and Nigeria’s capital city of Abuja.
Also this week, the list of shortlisted 1,000 entrepreneurs was released for TEEP 2016; another list that released this week showed the finalists of the WAMAs 2016. Konga also launched, officially, its same day delivery service for Lagos-based online shoppers.
A high point of the week was also the allegation levied against the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for using the grading software for last year to score this year’s examination. Even though the board denied the accusation, an inquiry may be carried out to reveal what happened.
As we celebrate Easter Weekend, let’s take a moment to critically look at Judas’ actions. As entrepreneurs, ask yourself whether you would sell your company if you have offers from the right persons. If your answer is yes, maybe you should stop getting mad at Judas Iscariot for ‘selling’ Jesus to his abductors.
