One Rung at a Time.Echoes from the Ladder of Becoming
Eighteen short chapters on growth, leadership, mentorship and becoming. Foreword by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu.
Launched in Lagos.
Senior government officials, community leaders, young professionals and students joined the launch at The Zone, Gbagada. Ms Abisola Olusanya, Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, unveiled the book, and the author spoke from the Author’s Note about giving back to young people, and Dr Joachim Adebayo Adenusi reviewed the book as practical and grounded in lived experience.
Nobody leaps to the top.
The book argues that lasting impact is built on purpose: one step, one lesson, one relationship, one institution and one generation at a time.
It is honest about leadership and personal growth, and asks readers to trust the process and stay with their purpose.
Eighteen ladders.
- The Ladder Few See
- The True Ladder
- Vision
- Character
- Self-Belief
- Overcoming Fear
- Self-Discipline
- Patience
- Persistence
- Preparation
- Growth
- Competence
- Relevance
- Service
- Sacrifice
- Purpose
- Success
- The Final Step
You don’t have to be loud to matter. You just have to matter long enough to echo.
Destiny is climbed, not claimed.
Emerging leaders
If you are early on the climb and want a map that rewards patience.
Young professionals
If you are building a career and want a steadier way to measure progress.
Mentors and public servants
If you carry other people up the ladder and want words for why.
Why he wrote it.
Olalekan Biliamin Oba has spent his working life building platforms for young people and public life. The book gathers what that taught him about growth, leadership and becoming.
His own summary is simple: the journey is not about reaching the top alone. It is about building enough rungs for others to climb.
Order it today.
The digital edition is available now on Selar. For bulk orders for schools, organisations and youth groups, get in touch.
Questions.
Where can I buy the book?
The digital edition is on Selar. Any “Buy the book” button on this site takes you straight there. For printed copies in bulk, send a message through the contact page.
Can schools, organisations or youth groups order in bulk?
Yes. Send a message through the Speak & Connect page and say how many copies you need.
When was the book launched?
On Thursday 5 November 2026 at The Zone, Gbagada, Lagos. See the photos and highlights on the launch page.
Who wrote the foreword?
His Excellency, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu.