Hi NLanders,
I am a salary earner, comfortable for now, isha allah. i am faced with an option of either erecting a family house as i stay in a rented apartment, or starting up a business as a second income and letting my wife run it (i am married with a son). another problem is that; though my wife have agreed to run the business if started, but she is not really enthusiastic about it as She would rather look for a job after her NYSC (she is currently serving)

so two issues here;
1- which do i start first; a business or build a family house
2- do she really need that much persuasion to leave her pursuit and join me

i would really appreciate your frank suggestion. there have been a lot of talk lately about multiple streams of income. there is one i am passionate about, so?

You r right, Security is first for the average Nigerian, risk is smth to go for if high reward is desired. But my job cannot permit it.

As she is not enthusiastic about it, what if she runs it into the ground? U would have lost out. Discuss with her so u can get her onboard or u can get someone else to run it for u.