It is a fair observation that many Nigerian organizations still treat business continuity as a compliance chore rather than a strategic necessity, often keeping plans buried in binders just to satisfy auditors or regulators. While the financial and telecommunications sectors have made significant strides toward maturity due to strict regulatory oversight, many other industries still view simulation exercises as expensive distractions from daily operations. The reality is that we often rely on a culture of resilience and improvisation, which works during minor disruptions but leaves us dangerously exposed to systemic shocks. True resilience requires shifting the mindset from merely checking boxes to regularly testing these plans through realistic scenarios, even if that starts with simple, low-cost tabletop drills. Ultimately, until executive leadership treats business continuity as a vital insurance policy for survival rather than a paper requirement, we will likely continue to hope for the best when actual crises hit.