The Power of Mentorship: How Uncle Seth Changed Ibrahim Mahama’s Life
Success is rarely a solo journey. Behind many great achievements lies the unseen hand of mentorship—someone who believes in a dream before the world does. For Ibrahim Mahama the renowned entrepreneur and founder of Engineers & Planners that guiding hand came in the form of Uncle Seth a man whose generosity and belief in a young ambitious dreamer changed the course of Mahama’s life forever.
In 1997 Ibrahim Mahama returned to Ghana from the United Kingdom with little more than a motorbike and big dreams. Determined to carve out a future for himself he had the vision and the willpower but lacked the resources to make his business aspirations a reality.
Then fate intervened. Mahama met Uncle Seth a man he had never encountered before yet one who would become instrumental in his success. Mahama describes their meeting as divine intervention a moment that proved that destiny often connects people for a reason.
Uncle Seth recognizing Mahama’s potential made an extraordinary gesture—he gave him three pickup trucks. In the world of business particularly in the transport and logistics sector having reliable transportation is essential. These vehicles became the foundation of what would later grow into Engineers & Planners one of Ghana’s most successful mining and construction firms.
This was not just an act of financial assistance; it was a vote of confidence. It was proof that someone believed in Mahama’s potential even when he had few tangible resources. Uncle Seth’s generosity didn’t just provide vehicles—it provided opportunity, mobility, and confidence.
Ibrahim Mahama’s story is a testament to the fact that mentorship can transform lives. Sometimes all a young entrepreneur needs is one person who believes in them and is willing to offer a helping hand.
This experience shaped Mahama’s own philosophy on mentorship and giving back. Today he continues the legacy of supporting young entrepreneurs creating opportunities for innovators and business minds just as Uncle Seth once did for him. His success is not just a result of his hard work but also of the power of generosity, belief, and mentorship.
Ibrahim Mahama’s journey teaches an important lesson:
1. Success is not always about where you start, but who believes in you.
2. A single act of kindness can change someone’s future forever.
3. Giving back creates a cycle of empowerment that uplifts an entire generation.
Behind every great achievement, there is often a hidden mentor, a guiding hand that makes all the difference. Just as Uncle Seth saw potential in Ibrahim Mahama, perhaps today’s successful entrepreneurs should also seek out and support the next generation of dreamers, innovators, and leaders.
Because sometimes, all it takes is one opportunity to change a life.