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How Digital Gold is creating a universal platform for wealth creation, fluid & easy Transactions through its Value Exchange Platform (VEP)

Value Exchange Platform is a platform that brings to society a first-of-its-kind experience. It seeks to restore values to society by rewarding things/acts of value. VEP rewards good deeds, it is created to remind people of the importance of morals and values in society and also to encourage people to be morally upright, thereby creating a community of morally upright individuals with regard for values. VEP further provides a Platform for trading amongst members, it provides a rating system that recommends several beneficial options to its members based on each member’s value rating.

With recent developments in social media, peer-to-peer software, and smartphone technology, we have seen the definition of money extend beyond the traditional, physical tender of government-backed currencies to include mobile payments, digital currencies, and virtual goods. Joining this revolution of payment technologies is VEP, “the world’s first completely decentralized digital gold.

VEP is powered by honesty and that will be the standard for evaluation. VEP will serve individuals, corporations, businesses, etc. by granting them access to services based on their honesty rating. VEP could be easily misunderstood, as one could say “is this not playing God? as only God can reward a man for being good” look at VEP as an instrument to understand the premium value principles behind God's laws on upright morals.

VEP would be backed by a currency of its own known as DG (Digital Gold), which is the equivalent of actual Gold and can be exchanged for any other fiat, at the prevailing market price of Gold. Thus, trading on VEP would also be done with DG, rewards will be received in DG, payments in and out of the platform would be in DG. The plan is to encourage people who have chosen to be upright or have chosen good over evil to continue through the reward program.

The Unprecedented Story of CHIEF Aderinokun David Olumide

CHIEF Aderinokun David Olumide is the CHAIRMAN of Canary Brook Limited, a real estate firm who has gained trust from over a thousand returning clients.

He is also the DIRECTOR of Adeona Farming Nigeria Limited, which renders excellent agricultural services, animal livestock and sales of poultry products.

He is also the DIRECTOR of Apptide Technologies, a software developing company. He is a Politician, whose passion to alleviate poverty and impact the humanity led to the establishment of O&S Aderinokun Foundation, a nonprofit organization. In his career pursuit, he has won several awards some of which include:

 Shake Global Economic Empowerment and Social Initiatives
 A Community Support Award of Ogun Adire Fashion Show.

He is the Akinruiyiwa of Owu Kingdom in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

CHIEF Aderinokun David Olumide is results driven, self-motivated and a resourceful managing director with a proven ability to develop and strengthen management teams in order to maximize company profitability and efficiency.

Experiencedin leading and growing all sectors of business to make it a dynamic and progressive organization. Possessing excellent communication skills and able to establish sustainable and profitable relationships with customers, suppliers and stakeholders across the world.

He is a DIRECTOR and CEO of several companies namely:

DirectorApptide Technologies

1. CEO. Adeona Farming Nigeria Limited
2. CEO. Davade Petroleum
3. CEO. New Ages Nigeria Limited
4. Director Sherman Homes Limited
5. Director Davade Trading, UK
6. Director Davade Properties.
7. Director Davade Trading Ltd., Lagos
8. CEO/Director Canary Brook Limited
9. Founder O&S Aderinokun Foundation

He received his Chieftaincy title as the Akinruyiwa of Owu Kingdom, Ogun State on the 5th of June 2021. He is married to his heartbeat, Stephanie Aderinokun who was also crowned as the Yeye Akinruyiwa of Owu Kingdom, Ogun State.

He is also a seasoned Politician. Winner of several awards, some of which include:

1. A Community Support Award of Ogun Adire Fashion Show.
2. Young Entrepreneurship Leadership Award, 3. National Association of Nigerian Students.
4. Award of Excellence, Remedy to Malady Movement.
5. Merit Award, the Expressive Gospel Worshippers.
6. Prestigious Award, Nigerian Association of Agricultural Students
7. Beacon Light Award, Nigeria Union of Journalist
8. Shake Global Economic Empowerment and Social Initiatives.

He is a renowned philanthropist and an honorary member of Rotary Club of Abeokuta Metropolitan.

His education includes BSc. in Industrial Chemistry from University of Ilorin, Nigeria, BSc. in Business Studies from University of East London and DPA. in Public Administration from University of Nicosia, Cyprus

The Unprecedented Story of Ambassador Plenipotentiary Mfawa Omini Abam

Abam, Mfawa Omini

His Excellency, Ambassador Mfawa Omini Abam is Nigeria’s ambassador to the Italian Republic with Concurrent accreditation to the Republic of Albania.

Abam who started his diplomatic career in 1993 as a Third Secretary in the Nigerian Foreign Service Academy, Lagos has had a consistent career spanning over twenty eight years.

Among the strategic positions he has held are Protocol Officer in the Office of the Chief of General Staff(the Vice President), 1996-1998; Third Secretary, Embassy of Nigeria, Cotonou, Republic of Benin(On Attachment)-1998-2000; Personal Assistant to the Special Presidential Envoy on Conflict Resolutions and Ecowas Special Representative on Côte d'Ivoire and the Mano River Union, 2000-2003; Counselor/Head of Chancery, Embassy of Nigeria, Tel Aviv,Israel, 2003-2007; Chief Protocol Officer to the wife of the Vice President, 2007 – 2009; Chief Protocol Officer to the wife of the Acting President, 2009 – 2010; Director of Protocol to the First Lady, Federal Republic of Nigeria, 2010-2015; Assistant Director, First United Nations Division, International Organisations Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja, 2013; Deputy Director (Appointments, Promotions, Establishment and Discipline Division), 2015 – 2016; Minister/Head of Chancery, Embassy of Nigeria, Washington DC, United States of America 2016-2018; Minister/Head of Political Department, Embassy of Nigeria, Washington DC, United States of America, 2018-2019; Chief of Protocol, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 2019-2020.

Abam who attended the University of Calabar, the University of Dakar(Institute de Français pour Etudiants Etrangere), and the Nigerian Foreign Service Academy, Lagos is married to Ifeoma Abam, and they have three children.

He was born on the 25th April, 1964 in Ugep, South South Nigeria. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration from the University of Calabar, Nigeria, having earlier obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Hon) in French from the same institution in 1987. He is also a holder of a Certificate of the Nigeria Foreign Service. He attended the Nigerian Foreign Service Academy, Lagos, Nigeria in 1993/1994. In addition, he acquired a professional Diplome D' Etudes Franchises of the L 'Universite De Darkar, Senegal in 1986.

Prior to his current appointment, Abam rose to the position of Chief of Protocol, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria. He began his public service career in 1988 as a French teacher at Holy Child Secondary School, Ikom, Cross River State, Nigeria. He left in 1993 to join the Nigerian foreign service and held his first position as Third Secretary at Foreign Service Academy of Nigeria, Lagos. Barely a year later, he was elevated to Second Secretary, Protocol Department (Operations), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja. He had his first stint at protocol duties when in 1996 he was appointed Protocol Liaison officer to the Chief of General Staff, Federal Republic of Nigeria, a position he held until 1998. The experience garnered here provided him the opportunity to further serve as Chief Protocol Officer to the Wife of the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (2007-2010), and Director of Protocol to the Wife of the Acting President of Nigeria (2010-2011), and similarly as Director of Protocol to the First Lady, Federal Republic of Nigeria 2011-2013 and 2013-2015 respectively.

He was Third Secretary (on Attachment) Embassy of Nigeria, Cotonou, Republic of Benin between 1998-2000. This was again evident in his appointment as Counsellor/Head of Chancery, Embassy of Nigeria, Tel-Aviv, Isreal from 2003- 2007.

Between September 2018 and May 2019, he was posted to a bigger Nigerian diplomatic mission as Minister/Head of Political department of the Embassy of Nigeria, Washington DC, USA. Before then he was Minister/Head of Chancery in the same Embassy from 2016-2018.

From 2015 to 2016, he was promoted to the rank of Deputy Director, Appointments, Promotions, Establishment and Discipline Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja. Before then , he served as Assistant Director, First United Nations Division ( International Organisations Department), Ministry of Foreign Affairs from March 2013 to December 2013.

Vastly experienced in International politics, he has participated in various negotiation sessions as the Personal Assistant to the Special Presidential Envoy on Conflict Resolutions and ECOWAS Special Representative on Cote 'D Voire and the Mano River Union.

Mfawa Abam is passionate about lawn tennis and other sports and also enjoys reading, traveling and listening to music. He is married to Ifeoma Uzoamaka Abam and they are blessed with three children.

The Efe Martins Foundation

It’s our goal that we can acknowledge all the blessings and opportunities we have been given in life and reach out to people less fortunate than us.

We set up an endowment within the Efe Martins Foundation to help improve people’s incomes and quality of life. Working with some of Africa’s poorest communities that allow people to become self- sustaining.

These “Livelihood Programs” provide communities with access to capital and hands-on business training, empowering them to start small businesses. With greater incomes, people have more choices and that should put them one step ahead of the daily challenge to put food on their tables.

Efe Martins Foundation is ready to build capacity of entrepreneurs, focusing on regional development of entrepreneurs, particularly in growing ecosystems, across Africa.

Efe Martins Foundation was launched to provide targeted support to technology entrepreneurs in Nigeria & Africa at large to strengthen their ecosystems, expand their connections to business and opportunity, as well as improve their capacity to manage growth and investment.

Other Intensive training programs like the Efe Martins Entrepreneurship Program, have ambitious targets to support to create jobs, and add to the revenues of the African economy.

Entrepreneurship networks across the continent also provide opportunities for ecosystem development, capacity building and large-scale expertise and knowledge transfer.

Innovation Gathering connect entrepreneurs to each other, and growth opportunities to exchange ideas, collaborate and leverage the network of support to develop their enterprises.

The Efe Martins Foundation will build on these initiatives, combining an innovative funding model that allows entrepreneur’s greater flexibility, with targeted training and mentorship for enterprise development and growth.

Many young people with good business ideas struggle to survive on a day-to-day basis. We propose the Entrepreneur Fund Program (EFP) to alleviate this struggle by equipping these entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills they need to grow a business and create jobs and also plugging their capital requirements to finance the business.

The Efe Martins Entrepreneur Fund Program (EFP) is a standardized holistic tool that supports entrepreneurs, financially and non-financially, in building their business by providing affordable and accessible financing, entrepreneur training and personal development support, access to business experts and mentors and eventually creating an enabling and sustainable ecosystem.

The main goal of the EFP is to provide micro and small to medium enterprises with support to ensure that they are investor ready and are able to successfully de-risk their businesses and attract the right types of investors at the appropriate time.

The key success indicator for the Efe Martins EFP is the creation of sustainable employment and tailored solutions to developmental challenges in the continent of Africa through building successful businesses.

The financial support, in the form of a
convertible loan, is provided to meet both operational costs and capital expenses. The non-financial support will offer entrepreneurship training, covering technical skills (e.g., finance and financial reporting, marketing, business plan development etc.), personal development, mentorship and networking.

The EFP will be governed by the program terms and a board of advisors comprising representatives from private & public sector and other institutions that may enter the program plans. In order to preserve the spirit and intent of the Efe Martins EFP and should it be in line with the President’s view we would also suggest a high-level advisory during the implementation phase.

The fund will utilize appropriate technologies and innovative policies such as the block chain to ensure transparency and work with existing startup hubs, tertiary education institution incubators or accelerators or impact investment funds, collectively.

The EFP’s responsibilities will be to facilitate the implementation of the financial and nonfinancial components of the program. Applicants must join the Efe Martins EFP through a startup hub, tertiary education institution incubator or accelerator, impact investment fund.

After the first level evaluation to ensure that the candidates meet the criteria and requirements for the EFP. Once approved, the entrepreneur will be assigned a mentor and will be expected to work with our team, which have been approved to provide structured non-financial support for the EFP, throughout the duration of the funding period.

Progress is measured and reviewed by a review committee. All the successful beneficiaries of the EFP will be required to mentor incoming EFP program participants.

OUR TARGETS: Any male and/or female
entrepreneur who is a citizen of any African country or of African heritage in the first generation or second-generation foreign citizenship with a business that mainly operates in Africa.

The Program aims to provide equal opportunity to all the potential participants regardless of gender and age, and the statistics will be tracked within the different categories of the beneficiaries.

Allocation of funds within the program will be further designed to focus on groups that are in need of more support for example women and youths.

Businesses that clearly contribute to the achievement of the United Nations (SDGs) Sustainable Development Goals or the High 5s.

Businesses at different stages of development, i.e. ideation, pilot, pivot or growth, which are yet to raise their Series A. While we support micro and small businesses, we are looking for businesses that have the potential to grow and offer decent employment to employees.

Each business will receive financial and non- financial resources sufficient for its needs, but all the businesses will use the same standardized application form. The ticket sizes will be grouped to facilitate ease of application processing.

The financial support of the Efe Martins EFP is a convertible loan administered by a broad range of conventional and non conventional local finance institutions (i.e. incubators, accelerators, impact investment funds etc. and paid through banks, mobile money etc., as is relevant) on behalf of the EFP.

Financial officer will assign their internal fund managers to monitor the financial performance of the business and advise as needed.

The entrepreneurs receive the convertible loan over an initial period of 12 months to assist with the financing of operating and capital expenses of the entrepreneurs’ business.

Each entrepreneur will be required to apply for financial resources to cater for an initial 12-month period. The application is made and approved once every 12 months and disbursed quarterly in the initial years.

The frequency of the review process is eventually reduced in line with an increased rapport with the entrepreneur and business and establishment of their track record of reliability and consistency.

The disbursement of funds will depend on the achievement set by the review committee for the entrepreneur and the business. At the end of each 12-month period, the entrepreneur will have the opportunity to enter another round of the program with a renewed agreement, in line with the development of theb businessand the entrepreneur.

Each entrepreneur has a maximum of a single entry into the Program and special cases would be considered as and when they arise. This is to safeguard the fund from being abused.

Interestedcandidates will apply for the EFP through our website. The evaluation process for each application will entail a rigorous analysis of the business conducted by our team.

There are two key reasons for including a mentoring component. The first being, entrepreneurs with good mentoring support are more likely to succeed.

While in a different context, surveys in the US show that as much as 70% of small businesses that receive mentoring survive more than five years – double the survival rate of non-mentored businesses.

Many successful entrepreneurs too have spoken about the importance of mentoring in shaping their success.The second reason is the criticality of the financial support in the Efe Martins EFP.

The involvement of mentors will enable them to offer clear insights into the performance of the entrepreneur/business and participate more effectively in the review process.

The Efe Martins EFP will provide every participant with a mentor who will advise and guide the participant throughout his/her journey. The mentor is someone willing and able to spend his/her time and expertise to guide the development of another person on a voluntary basis.

Ultimately, their role is to help the mentee set and meet their goals. He/she can share information about his/her own career path, as well as provide guidance, motivation, emotional support, role modeling and access to his/her network.

A database of experts will be available on the EFP platform. This database will showcase experts from around the world in a user- friendly, searchable format.

The entrepreneurs will see the profile of the expert, the cost, if any, to them, the ratings and reviews of other entrepreneurs.

The EFP will build up this database by tapping into an existing range of programs that already provide such support, i.e., corporate volunteer programs.

The Africa development Bank, is working to map corporate volunteer programs and this can provide the basis for the expert database. The mentors and participants could also be part or the expert database if they have relevant skills that meet the selection criteria.

Business leaders around the world acknowledge that the entrepreneur and his/her team are a critical driver of success for a company.

It is becoming increasingly clear that the critical factor here is not people’s experiences or level of intelligence alone, but also their mindset. Mindset is the established set of attitudes held by someone, people believe their basic qualities, like their intelligence or talent, are simply fixed traits.

They spend their time documenting their intelligence or talent instead of developing them. They also believe that mostly talent and luck create success – effort has lesser role. Real world observation shows this in incorrect. In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work – brains and talent are just the starting point.

This view creates a love for learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment. By enabling entrepreneurs to shift or further develop a growth mindset, the Efe Martins EFP can help unleash their full potential.

With the fast-paced and growth oriented culture of entrepreneurship, people can forget to take care of their own personal well-being. Research indicates a high level of mental health issues for entrepreneurs and that loss of focus, loss of passion, or experiencing burnout on the part of founders often leads to startup collapse.

Unprecedented Story of Dr. Taiwo Afolabi (MON)

Barrister (Dr.) Taiwo Olayinka Afolabi, born in Ondo to the family of Chief and Chief (Mrs.) Samson Afolabi, is a native of Idokunusi, Ijebu in the Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State.

He started his educational pursuit at Ansar Ud Deen Primary School
in Ondo and proceeded to Baptist Grammar School, Ibadan where he obtained his West African School Certificate (WASC).

His quest to attain high level of academic excellence and leadership in advocacy, led him to the University of Lagos, where he obtained the degree in Law. He became a member of the noble profession when he was called to the Nigerian Bar by the Body of Benchers
on Wednesday, 4th November, 2009.

He successfully completed the Masters degree in INTERNATIONAL LAW AND DIPLOMACY during the 2013/2014 Session leading to the award of the MILD by the University of Lagos Senate.

He began his working career with a shipping outfit, THE NIGERIAN EXPRESS AGENCIES LIMITED (NEAL). He became an outstanding young manager in Shipping Operation and Ports Management before travelling abroad to study Shipping Management. Barr. (Dr.) Taiwo Afolabi came back and worked with the same company as its Head of Operations.

However, because of his burning desire and passion for the development of the
maritime sector, he left NEAL in 1988 to establish his own company - SIFAX NIGERIA LIMITED. SIFAX, as it is now popularly known, has become a leader in ports, shipping and bonded terminal operation, and an institution in shipping and maritime service sector with offices in Tema Ghana, Durban South Africa, Houston USA, Rotterdam Belgium and London, United Kingdom. Presently, new avenues are being opened in Djibouti, Gambia and Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.

His company was the leader of the consortium that bidded for and won Port Harcourt Ports Terminal “A” in 2006. His company also won the concession of Tin Can Island Ports Terminal ‘C’.

In 2018, the SIFAX Group-led consortium, Ocean and Cargo Terminal Services Limited, bided and won the concession for the Terminal B, Warri Old Port, Delta State.

The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), which supervised the bidding process, and the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA), port management agency in the country, recently handed over the terminal to the company.

In addition, the company has also diversified into the aviation sector with the acquisition of the foremost aviation ground handling company, Skypower Aviation Handling Company Ltd., through its subsidiary, Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited, in a competitive bidding process supervised by the Bureau of Public Enterprises.

The company has since become a publicly-quoted company. His Excellency Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, is also the Chairman of Mac-Folly Hospitality, which prides itself as a giant leader in the hospitality industry in Nigeria. Mac-Folly is currently working on its flagship, which is the franchised global hotel brand, Marriott Hotel, a 250 room edifice, which is nearing completion a the serene Ikeja GRA, Ikeja.

He has also extended the footprints of his investment into the financial sector with the establishment of Sky Capital and Financial Allied International Limited, a financial services investment firm.

The foray into the financial sector is not limited to the boundaries of Nigeria, as three banks have been acquired in Gambia, Guinea and Sierra Leone by SIFAX Group.

Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, a professional maritime logistician and an erudite businessman, has attended several courses, seminars and workshops on Ports Operations and
Management and other several maritime courses both locally and overseas.

He is a seasoned maritime consultant and Fellow of various institutes, amongst which are:

The Nigerian Institute of Financial Management (FIFM), The Nigerian Institute of Freight Forwarders of Nigeria (FIFF), The Certified Institute of Shipping (CIS), The Nigerian Institute of Shipping (NIS), Port & Terminal Management Academy of Nigeria (of which he is also the Chairman), The Certified Board of Administrators of Nigeria (CBAN), The Nigerian Society of Maritime Researchers and The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Nigeria.

Dr. Taiwo Afolabi is an Icon in maritime sector, and an industrial plutocrat of our time; one of the frontline advocates of the local content initiatives and indigenous participation in Nigeria shipping business who has continued to create jobs and opportunities for human wellbeing and sense of security.

That was why he was conferred with a Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration by Cornerstone University and Theological Seminary, Jerusalem, Israel and USA.

Similarly, at the 8th Convocation Ceremony of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, which took place on Wednesday, 23rd April, 2008, he was conferred with the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Technology (Honoris Causa). Also, at the congregation for the award of Honorary Doctorate Degree, Honoris Causa, which took place on Saturday, 11th July, 2009, he was conferred with an honorary degree of Doctor of Arts Honoris Causa (Hon. D.A.) by the European-American University, Dominica for his outstanding contributions to academics and to the advancement of humanity in general.

Furthermore, at the congregation for the award of Honorary Doctorate Degree, Honoris Causa, which took place in Dubai, United Arabs Emirate in July, 2010, he was conferred with an honorary degree of Doctor of Arts Honoris Causa (Hon. D.A.) by the Commonwealth University, Belize.

In addition, in recognition of his contribution to the growth and spread of Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) in Western Ports Police Command Lagos, he was recently elected as the Grand Patron.

He is also the patron of many other organizations amongst which are YOMAFA, Freight Forwarders Academy of Nigeria, Actors Guild of Nigeria, Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria, etc.

He is a member of the Institute of Directors Nigeria; Ikoyi Club 1938; IBB Golf Club, Abuja; the Building Committee of the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce and Industry, amongst many others.

He was a member of the Delegation of the Presidential Working visit to the UK from 16th to 18th July, 2008. His contributions to the development of co-operation between Nigeria and the Republic of Djibouti was recognized when on 1st July, 2010, Dr. (Barr.) Taiwo Olayinka Afolabi was appointed the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Djibouti at the Federal Republic of Nigeria with jurisdiction over the whole territory of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and full power and authority by His Excellency Ismail Omah Guelleh, President of the Republic of Djibouti.

To cap it all, on the 22nd of July, 2010, Dr. Taiwo Olayinka Afolabi, was conferred with the prestigious honour of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) by His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, former president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in recognition of his outstanding virtues and meritorious services to his motherland, Nigeria.

At the Meeting of the Board of The World Federation of Consuls (FICAC) held in Kingston, Jamaica between Wednesday, 23rd and Monday, 28th January, 2013, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi was elected as follows:

1. Regional Chairman of Hon. Consuls for West Africa comprising of 17 countries.
2. Member of the FICAC Legal Committee.

At the African Achievers Awards held in Nairobi, Kenya on Saturday, 23rd February, 2013,

Dr. Taiwo Afolabi was decorated with the African Industrialist of the Year Award as an acknowledgement for the unique work he is doing in his chosen field.

Dr. Taiwo Afolabi was a member of the Business Support Group (BSG), which provided the platform for anchoring the views of the private sector with a view to supporting the development of the National Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan (NIIMP).

This is a 30-year long term planning tool for implementing infrastructure programmes to meet the peoples demand for infrastructure as recently approved by the Federal Executive Council of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Dr. Afolabi’s hard work, deep sense of corporate social responsibilities, meritorious service and philanthropic gestures to the maritime industry and the society at large have been acknowledged by many institutions as demonstrated in the harvest of awards bestowed on him and his organization, some of which are as follows:

• Maritime Quality Service Award (MQSA) 1997, in recognition of his quality of service delivery by his company;

• Men of Achievement Award 1998, in recognition of his achievements considering his age in business at that time;

• ECOWAS International Gold Award 1999, in recognition of his contributions to business enterprise within the ECOWAS sub-region;

• Society Role Model and Corporate Gold Award 2004, from Center for International Legal Co-operation and Democratic Development, in recognition of his strict adherence to laws of the land guiding his business and personal relationships;

• Millennium Corporate Achievers Gold Award from International School of Aviation “THE AFRICAN PRIDE” in recognition of his innovation in the maritime sector of the economy;

• The “MOST DYNAMIC SHIPPING COMPANY” of the Year 2005 by Freight Forwarders Association of Nigeria, in recognition of his company’s competence amongst others in the Shipping sector;

• Achievers Award presented by Ondo State Government in 2006, in recognition of his Business acumen and achievement in the country;

• The Distinguished Nation-Builders Merit award (DINBMA 2007) by Complete Success Magazine, in recognition of his contribution to the economy and the nation in general;

• Rotary Appreciation Award 2007 by Rotary Club of Surulere South, Lagos, in recognition of his contribution to humanity;

• Developmental Achievers in Nigeria 2007 by Times News Magazine, in recognition of his numerous achievements in the economy;

* Lions Club International Merit Award 2008, in recognition of his service to humanity.

* Meritorious Diamond Award for National Development presented by Corporate & Media Africa Communications Limited on 6th December, 2008, in recognition of his contributions to the Socio-economic Development of Nigeria through is field of endeavour.

* Man of the Year presented at the Ogun Awards on 16th December, 2008 in recognition of his sterling achievement in his chosen career and immense contribution to his motherland.

* Entrepreneur of the Year 2008 presented on 22nd March, 2009 at the Excellence Recognition Awards in recognition of his contributions to the social and economic development of the country.

* 2009 Nigerian National Integrity Award with the induction into the INTEGRITY HALL OF FAME on 14th May, 2009 by Hero Communications & Co.

* Most Innovative Entrepreneur Award presented on Sunday, 24th May, 2009 at the Transport Development Excellence Award 2009 by Trans Quest Media Concepts.

* Merit Award presented by Ilese Community Development Association on behalf of the people of Ilese Ijebu in appreciation of his consistency and commitment to the development and progress of Ilese Ijebu on Saturday, 29th July, 2009.

* Dynamism in Maritime Industry Award presented at the Lifetime Achievement Awards held on Friday, 25th September, 2009.

* Excellence Award for his integrity and contribution to global economic
development & service to mankind presented by Egbeda Lions Club on 25th
October, 2009

* Maritime Gold Award of integrity and commitment of the year 2009 presented by Maritime Watch on 19th November, 2009.

* Certificate of Merit presented by the League of Maritime Editors for landmark
Contributions to the growth of the Nigerian Maritime Industry on 16th December, 2010.

* Appreciation Award presented by Rotary International District 9110, Nigeria for his contribution to the success of the 2011 District 9110 Rotary Foundation Dinner/Dance Ball on 25th February, 2011.

* Ecowas Super Brands Business Awards 2011 as Ecowas Business Man of the Year 2011.

* Rotary International District 9110, Nigeria Distinguished Service Award given on 16th July, 2011.

* League of Maritime Editors Award of Foremost Entrepreneur of Maritime Industry on 29th November, 2011.

* Induction into the Member of West Africa Students Union (WASU) Hall of Fame 2011.

* Award for contribution to the growth of the Maritime Industry in Nigeria by WISTA NIGERIA on 4th December, 2011.

* Special Recognition Award for Business at the 15th City People Awards for Excellence on Saturday, 5th May, 2012.

* Certificate of Merit presented by WAI Brigade Nigeria, Apapa Area Command in appreciation and recognition towards the success in combating indiscipline and corruption in the society on Saturday, 5th May, 2012

* Certificate of Recognition presented by the Nigerian Youth Movement in recognition and appreciation of his selfless service and meritorious service to Nigeria and humanity towards sustainable growth and development in Nigeria on Monday, 22nd October, 2012.

Award for Outstanding Leadership in Nation Building and Development presented by the Nigerian Youth Movement on Monday, 22nd October, 2012.

* Recognition and Appreciation Award as an Outstanding Shipping/Logistics Company presented by the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping on Tuesday, 11th December, 2012.

* Award at the Night of 100 Stars in recognition of his resounding accomplishments, inherent spirit of resilience and domineering status as one of Nigeria’s most enterprising stars courtesy The Businessmen Journal on Thursday, 13th December, 2012.

* Distinguished Gold Service Award for Excellence in Maritime Services and induction as Honorary Distinguished Member of the Centre for Democratic Governance in African of the Africa Democratic Governance Lecture/Excellence Award held on Tuesday, 11th June, 2013 at the Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Ikeja, Lagos.

* Most Distinguished Marine Stakeholder Award presented by the Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria on 12th December, 2013 for his huge investments in the Maritime Sector.

* Nigeria Outstanding Leadership Award presented by the National Association of
Nigerian Students (NANS) on 12th March, 2014 in recognition of his contribution towards development of Maritime Industry, Socio Economy, as well as his
humanitarian service to mankind.

* National Evergreen Merit Award for the Man of the Year 2013 presented by the
People’s Forum Newspapers on 27th March, 2014 for his contributions to the growth of indigenous shipping in Nigeria.

* Africa Distinguished Gold Service Award (Excellence in Business) presented at the Centre for Democratic Governance in Africa Lecture/Global Award Nite held on Wednesday, 7th May, 2014 at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

* Award of Recognition presented by the Association of Basic Dental Nursing
Students, School of Basic Dental Nursing, Lagos University Teaching Hospital on
Saturday, 21st June, 2014.

* Special Award of Excellence, Outstanding Achievement and Charitable Services to Humanity presented by The Medical Students Association, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife on Tuesday, 9th September, 2014.

* 2014 Portbizness Prestigious Awards (PPA) for Milestone Achiever of the Year
presented by Portbizness Communication Company on 9th October, 2014.

* Kwame Nkrumah Exemplary Leadership Honour Merit for Hard Work and Dedication to Human Capital Development presented by the West African Students Union Parliament in Lagos on Monday, 20th October, 2014.

* Lifetime Achievement Awards for outstanding performance in Marine
Transportation in Nigeria presented by City People Magazine on Sunday, 30th
November, 2014.

* Award of Honour in recognition of passionate commitment to the cause of
educational development of the children and nation building presented by National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools on Thursday, 4th December, 2014.

* The Sun Business Man of the Year Award 2014 in recognition of his exceptional performance as one of the pillars on which the nation’s maritime sector stands, and significant contributions to the downstream sector of the oil and gas industry in Nigeria presented on Saturday, 17th January, 2015 at Expo Hall, Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

He is a recipient of the Global Women Empowerment Ambassador award which
was conferred on him at the Global Women Empowerment Summit held in
Washington, United States of America in October 2016
Irawo Oni (Shining Star) Award was conferred on him by the Imperial Majesty,
Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, at his first coronation anniversary on
December 7, 2016 in recognition of his sterling contributions to the nation’s
economic development.
The Grand Patron of the International Peace Commission (African Headquarters) in April 2017.
Outstanding Business Leadership award by Classic International Magazine (2016)
Most Outstanding Business Man of the Year award of the City Pride Achiever’s
Magazine .
The Ijebu Anglican Communion Diocese conferred a Laity Award on the GEVC,
Dr. Taiwo Afolabi in July 2016. The award was in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the growth and development of Christianity in the Ijebu Diocese.
Alimsoho Festival and Awards conferred the Living Legend Century Award on him for his unwavering commitment and support for the teeming youths of the Alimosho community over the years and his indelible impact in the country’s business environment.

Some years back, in memory of his late mother, Alhaja Ayisat Ajoke Afolabi, in
conjunction with his siblings, formed the Ayisat Ajoke Afolabi Foundation to take care of orphans, widows and the less priviledged persons in the society.

During this short period, the Foundation of which the major donor has been his company, SIFAX Group, has extended its hand of fellowship to many Nigerians through payment of school fees, hospital bills and setting up of businesses for them.

During this short time, Dr. Afolabi,
through the Foundation, has received many awards amongst which are as follows:

1. Meritorious Diamond Award for National Development presented by Corporate & Media Africa Communications Limited in December 2008.

2. Nation Builders Statesmanship Productivity Merit Award for uncommon
stewardship, patriotism and meritorious selfless services presented by Global
Monitor International Magazine on 22nd August, 2009.

3. National Award for Excellence in Grassroots Leadership on his recognition as 2009 Most Outstanding Philanthropist presented by Grassroots Leadership
Centre, Abuja in March 2010.

4. Global Leader of Integrity Merit Award for courage in character, patriotism and
humanitarian leadership towards the development of our country, Africa continent and the entire world presented by Integrity Media Communications in Accra, Ghana on Saturday, 28th April, 2012.

5. Humanitarian Service Award - Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and
Poverty Alleviation – 2016

6. Humanitarian Service Award in Africa – Africa Landmark Achiever Merit Award – 2018.

7. The Excellent Philanthropist Award – Ibido Ogbo Development Council – 2018

8. Nominee for the Finnish Gender Equality Opportunity Award – Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development - 2019

Dr. Taiwo Afolabi is a sports lover, who enjoys watching and playing football. He is happily married with children.

It all started as an idea and now it looks like reality is upon us. The movie #AfricanMessiah is now showing at a cinema near you, this is a movie you cannot afford to miss.

Mr Ibrahim S. Okwilague, the Executive Director of the movie disclosed that 20% of what ever the movie will generate at the box office after tax will be contributed to the less privileged as he believes giving back to the society matters a lot in what ever one does.

In case you're looking forward to getting entertained with your loved ones, #AfricanMessiah is a movie you should watch at the cinema with your family and friends.


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Biography of Omar John Sini

Omar John Sini, hails from Michika, Adamawa State. He was born on the 28th, February 1979. He is from the kamue tribe and a devoted Christian by religion.

He started his educational background from Army Children School, Maiduguri in the year 1985-1990, afterwards he proceeded to have his school leaving certificate from the Brigader Maimalari Day Secondary School in the year 1996. Omar is a diploma graduate of Ramat Polytechnic Maiduguri, obtained his first degree in Architecture at the prestigious Federal University of Technology, Yola respectively.

Omar bagged a Masters of Landscape Architecture (MLA) from Ahmadu Bello University in the year 2015 and he is currently studying for his Masters in Security and Strategic Studies in Nasarrawa State University.

He has a lot of professional certificates to his name which include, Cadet Inspectors Course, Combat Operation Course, Citizenship and Leadership Training, Real Time Analytical and Intelligence Database (RAID), Principle of Peace and Support (PSO), Investigation of Trafficking in Person, Personal Security and Safety, Witness Protection Course by Swedish, Craf-Maga (Isreali basic defense and body guard), Security Investigation and Interrogation Course and many others.

He started his career as a cadet attachment at Kerewa Divisional Police HQTs, Yola before he proceeded to becoming the Inspector Crime, Gona Divisional Police HQTs Gombe. He has also served as Inspector Admin, C Dept Works, Station Officer of Criminal Security/Intelligence Bureau, Training Officer in the department of Peacekeeping Operations/Training at the IGP Secretariat force Headquarters Abuja.

Omar also served as a Operation Officer for the United Nation African mission in Darfur, Community Policing Officer, Class filed instructor, Investigator, Pioneer Head of the advance Fee Fraud Section.

All these experience has made him an exceptional individual with sterling abilities. He is currently the Head of the Advance Fee Fraud Section at the EFCC Lagos Zonal office. A position he has attained since June, 2019.

He carries out Investigation of cases as contained in the EFCC Act and other related laws. His success story includes investigation of several high-profile cases on behalf of the EFCC, many of which are still at trial stage. Have also secured over Four Hundred and Thirty Five (435) convictions.

He has foreign mission experience of working with the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS) in 2007 and also worked with the United Nations African Mission in Darfur from the year 2009-2009.

Omar John Sini has attended several international seminars/workshop and courses which include E-crime Congress in Victoria, United Kingdom, African Dialogue Conference, Gambia, Financial Crime Investigation Course, 5Th Annual Yahoo Conference in Yahoo HQ, Califonia USA, Annual Conference, Committee of Chief Information and many others.
He has several commendations and award to his name.

Some of the commendations and awards received by Omar Sini include

1. Inspector General of Police Award for outstanding performance, United Nations Peace Keeping Award Medal;

2. Commendation for Exemplary Conduct by the National Security, Adviser (NSA) for rejection of huge United States Dollars bribe meant to sway investigation;

3. Commendation for Outstanding Performance, Commitment to Duty and High Professional Disposition by the Executive Chairman of the EFCC;

4. Integrity Award and Commendation by the World Bank;

5. Merit Award as Head, Advance Fee Fraud Section of the EFCC Lagos Zonal Office for Emerging 1st position in Convictions secured.

Christian Oyirinda Amadi was born in April 23, 1977, in Adanta Community in Isiokpo kingdom in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State.

A product of nature and nurture, he grew to become a major engagement of interest to those around him. His unusual demonstration of precocity made him attain a reasonable degree of financial self-reliance and independence quite early.

He is a highly motivated, energetic, conscientious, and professional Finance and Development Manager with over 20-years comprehensive experience in the Finance and Development Sector with massive and enviable exposure in all sectors of the economy.

A former Acting Executive Director, Finance and Administration of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Chris Amadi, holds a Doctorate degree in Trade and Development Finance of the Institute of International Trade and Development, University of Port Harcourt; an M.Sc in Finance, University of Port Harcourt; a B.Sc in Finance and Banking, University of Port Harcourt.

He is deep versed in finance development and administration and represents the best in the sector. An administrator per excellence, reformer and trailblazer, Dr. Chris Amadi hails from the ancient kingdom of Isiokpo, the traditional headquarters of the Ikwerre ethnic nationality in Rivers State.

He captures interest in many ways and serves as a major source of inspiration to the younger generation. His life holds attention, mostly because it is close to the generality of human experiences that the ordinary man in the streets can readily relate to in different ways, being from a humble background.

His passion for finance and development spurred him to take up a study in the field. By 1999 he had already bagged a B.Sc in Banking and Finance, thereafter he proceeded to consolidate and broaden his horizon by enrolling for a Masters program in the same field of study.

Perhaps, conscious of the rapid and dynamic nature of events within the financial circle, he enrolled and bagged a Doctorate degree in Trade and Development Finance of the Institute of International Trade and Development, University of Port Harcourt to further deepen his knowledge of the field.

Dr. Chris Amadi is a participant at the Harvard Business School's "High Potentials Leadership Program” and Wharton Business School's "Implementing Effective Strategy" he also completed a Project Management course at the University of Winconson, United States of America. He is given to a life of excellence, service and dedication to duty.

He is particularly known for leaving behind indelible marks of excellence, discipline, and transparency in all his dealings. From his University days, to his days in the Banking sector, he strove to leave giant footprints for many to follow.

As a great strategist and go-getter, Dr. Chris Amadi has served as the Chief Operating Officer of Gulf Pole Concerns Limited, where he oversaw the general operations of the company, articulated viable strategies and ensured the overall growth of the company amongst other things.

One of the few remarkable projects he embarked on while serving as the Chief Operating Officer was provision of specialized security patrol vessels for Nigeria Petroleum Company, Fabrication, Installation and Commissioning of 4-6 product transfer lines for Dangote Refinery, Lagos-Nigeria, Piping, Sandblasting and Painting of 20 units of 4M.L refined product storage facility in Dangote Refinery and many others.

Between 2011 and 2013, he was the Special Assistant on Finance to the MD/CEO of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, where he handled major responsibilities including liaising with various bankers and stakeholders on behalf of the MD/CEO as well as proposing and articulating relevant financial policies necessary for the smooth running of the Commission and advice same to the MD/CEO.

An ethical, firm, candid and skilled communicator, his gradation on the ladder of public service, particularly in the financial and development sectors is not unexpected given his passion and diligence towards service.

Here is a man who exemplifies leadership with mind-blowing simplicity and is readily accessible, attentive to all, kind-hearted and easy-going.

He spent a total of 11 years in the Banking Sector. Within the period under review, he rose to the enviable position of Branch/Zonal Head of Access Bank PLC, Port Harcourt region. An office he occupied from 2005 - 2011.

As the Branch/Zonal head, he was saddled with budget preparation, credit analysis, implementation, and monitoring, monthly MPR preparation and presentation as well as managing the entire marketing and operations of the bank.

Between 2003 and 2005, Dr. Amadi served as the Team Leader, Commercial Banking at Afribank PLC, Port Harcourt, where he grappled with schedules such as developing public sector business, planning and coordination of unit activities, relationship management and developing new businesses.

He was also the Credit and Marketing Officer at Ecobank PLC, Port Harcourt/Aba between 2000 and 2003. His sterling performance and special knack for getting results have always placed him on the spotlight.

Dr. Chris Amadi's education and participation in several excellent executive training programs and workshops with notable institutions and organizations around the world ranging from International Trade Finance Training, Credit Risk Management, Financial Analysis using Moodies software, Anti-Money Laundering Course, Credit Analysis and Presentation amongst many others has assisted him in developing his leadership skills and becoming an effective manager.

He has several research papers to his credit, including Short-Run Casualty Analysis of the Determinant of Exchange Rate in Sub-Saharan Africa (2018), published with the International Journal of Business Research (IJBR), Vol. 1, No. 1, Fall 2017, USA; Dynamic Short-Run and Long-Run Effects of Manufacturing Merchandize Export on Economic Performance: An empirical evidence from Nigeria (2018), International Journal of Business and Behavioral Sciences Research; An Empirical Investigation for the nexus between Agricultural Export Base and Economic Growth in Nigeria (2018), International Journal of Business Marketing and Management Research.

He is a member of some international and local professional bodies: Member, American Certified Fraud Examiners, USA., member, Institute of Strategic Management of Nigeria (ISM); Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria, FCE.

Dr. Chris Amadi is passionate and very committed to the progressive advancement of the society as a whole. He believes in the unrelenting spirit of the Niger Delta people and he contributed to the best of his abilities as the Ag. Executive Director Finance and Administration of the NDDC in collaborating with relevant stakeholders to reposition the Niger Delta region for the good of all.

During the period under review he was entrusted with fulfilling certain financial responsibilities which include providing strategic and financial guidance to ensure that the commissions financial commitments are met in attaining Niger Delta regional development, developing all necessary policies and procedures to ensure the sound financial management and control of the commission, and developing and controlling the commissions annual operating budget to ensure financial targets are met in compliance with statutory/instant regulations.

Some of the administrative responsibilities he carries out in the commission as the Executive Director, Finance and Administration include coordination, and management of all directors and directorates, setting performance management guidelines and quality standard for the commission and a few others.

Chris Oyirinda Amadi is married to his hearthrob, Mrs. Maudlyn Oyirinda Amadi and they are blessed with three wonderful kids. At his leisure he loves to play football, read, travel and also has a charity foundation “Annabel and David Foundation”.

KCOBA’s 2001 Class Set Outlines Give Back Projects As It Commemorates Its 20th Anniversary

The Kings College Old Boys Association (KCOBA) has a history almost as long and illustrious as the school it is named for. Having produced a multitude of students that have gone on to make waves in a plethora of industries, its alumni consistently put in concerted efforts to ensure the continued development of the school and by extension, its students.

The 12th of October 2021 marked a world press conference and ground breaking ceremony as old boys of the 1995-2001 class set outlines give back projects as part of the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of their graduation.

At the press conference held at the KCOBA Secretariat on Lagos Island, members of the 1995 – 2001 class set met once again to ruminate on the current state of their Alma mater and outline a direction for the future development of the school.

The set announced its plans for a brand new ‘Innovation Hub’ and a sports pavilion that would bring the school well into this new age of technology.

Mr. Babajide Jacobs, chairman of the planning committee was the first spokesperson during the event and took the time to properly elucidate on the current state of education in the country and the need for a renewal in strategy.

Setting the stage for the announcements to come, the chairman spoke about
the need for technological education in Kings College, drawing a parallel to how Silicon Valley and other tech-centric projects are fast becoming the wave that global development is riding on.

He continued with that parallel explaining that should the education sector in Nigeria not strive to keep up with the global demand for tech, it could risk getting left behind.

“As the dot.com boom in the early 2000s brought forth a new wave of web-based companies and unparalleled growth so have the new ‘tech-preneurs’ made way for growth in multiple industries” - Mr. Babijide Jacobs

On taking the stand, Mr. Charles Dungor who represented the Class set president Mr. Akindele Ogundepo at the press conference, followed the tone already laid, announcing the class’ plans to introduce an all-new ‘innovation hub’ to the students.

This hub will allow the students to emulate the strides made by African tech companies such as Paystack and Flutterwave which have gone on to great success despite the stifling environment of the country.

The innovation hub will serve as a platform where students can learn and involve themselves in pursuits that will stoke within them the thirst to
learn not out of necessity but for personal progress. Mr. Dungor, further expounded on the offerings of the innovation hub, highlighting each aspect and what it would do for the student’s development.

The students would be taught a myriad of skills ranging from hard skills such as coding, SQL, and graphic design to soft skills like emotional intelligence, creative thinking, and complex problem-solving.

Finally, Mr. Moses Nasamu, the chairman of the Board Of Trustees KCOBA 1995 – 2001 Class Set, brought up the rear. In his address, Mr. Nasamu laid out further plans for the development of a sports pavilion alongside the innovation hub.

The chairman, an avid sports fan himself, stated that this was in keeping with the school’s long history of excellence in multiple sporting events. Like the hub, the pavilion will provide an avenue for students to express themselves outside of conventional classroom interactions.

It seems the school is in good hands as evidenced by the continued ministrations of its alumni to its development.

A closing quote from Mr. Nasamu further confirmed this as he said “ Spero Lucem! As the school continues to strive for light, this is the least its Alumni can do to support it and its current crop of students.

The King’s College name must always be synonymous with success and a thirst for
knowledge and this development is simply a step in the continuation of that legacy”.

Chairmanship Aspirant Calls For Consensus In The APC State Congress

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to conduct its State Congress across theNation on Saturday 16th October, 2021. Lagos State the Center of Excellence is not left out in this all important exercise.

As expected, one of the very notable, erudite and indefatigable grassroots politicians Hon. Mrs. Beatrice Omotayo Tugbobo is strategically poised to take out the Tunde Balogun led Exco to a higher level if elected as the state chairman of the Party.

The frontline politician Mrs. Tugbobo, a grassroots politician and a community leader with vast experience, has assured Party faithfuls that she will turn around the fortune of the party if elected as
Chairman.

It is expected that being a female candidate she will use her expertise to
revive the much needed spirit of patriotism and bring about stability.

Hon. Mrs. Beatrice Omotayo Tugbobo parades a rich and intimidating professional and political profile, she was once the Chairman of Mushin Local Government.

“I AM BRINGING MY WEALTH OF EXPERTISE, EXPERIENCE, CONTACTS AND MOTHERLY TOUCH TO FURTHER ADVANCE THE POLITICAL FORTUNES AND CAUSES OF THE LAGOS STATE CHAPTER OF OUR GREAT PARTY THE APC,
WITHOUT LEAVING ANY MEMBER BEHIND”.

Widely regarded as a bridge builder, Beatrice Omotayo Tugbobo who is arguably the candidate to beat has further assured Party faithfuls to change the “status quo” by carrying everyone along in the process of the party’s business and processes.

Expectedly, the race for the APC chairmanship is gathering momentum as Mrs. Tugbobo is strongly backed to win the coveted position because Lagosians are anxious to elect people with vision and purpose who will steer the Party to greater heights and ensure that the younger generation will have something to look up to Hon. Tugbobo represents that new generation of leaders who are focused, detribalised and creative.

She is an advent believer in the consensus arrangement being preached by the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee and the present Governor of Yobe State H.E. Mai Mala Buni. Hon. Mrs. Tugbobo is coming on the back of the state wide support and acclamation of the AAMCO group.

By Keneth Okoedon.
Senior Reporter.

Kika Osunde, is widely & fondly known as Kika Good Hair is a serial entrepreneur driven by
turning impossibilities to possibilities, fashion & luxury hair enthusiast & a computer media
application influencer, with over ten years of business experience.

Kika Good Hair is regarded as one of the youngest entrepreneurs in Nigeria. She is the Co-Founder of Good Hair Ltd, Brass & Copper Lifestyle & the Good Hair Space a diversified conglomerate, based in Nigeria, with business interests and subsidiaries in neighboring West African countries & Europe.

In further recognition of her many contributions to the economic and social development of Nigeria and her consistent commitment to good causes and the Nigerian nation, as a philanthropist she founded Kika Osunde Foundation by financially elevating poorer
communities by providing funded schemes to support and continuously improve the generation of small businesses and entrepreneurship across Africa and Europe with financial & Non-financial Support through Kika Osunde Foundation Entrepreneur Fund Program.

A standardized holistic tool aimed at supporting entrepreneurs by providing affordable and accessible financing, provision of entrepreneurship training and personal development support, access to mentorships from experts and high value members in relevant industries, providing micro and small to medium enterprises with ongoing support, ensuring their businesses are de-risked making them attractive and furthermore lucrative to potential
investors, Creating sustainable employment opportunities and tailored solutions to developmental challenges within Africa by building successful businesses within the African landscape & provision of training in specific areas relevant business operations i.e., finance and financial reporting, marketing, business plan development etc.

Through Kika Osunde Foundation with the hope and goal, to create a substantial and positive exchange between
poorer communities and individuals or organizations with an immense scale of expertise and knowledge, to help improve the lives of people living in developing ecosystems and economies.

She understands that not everyone is exposed to the same level of opportunity,
support and guidance and she firmly believes that this foundation will be a platform upon which we can provide those without this opportunity the chance to make a way for
themselves, to encourage the shift from unemployed to entrepreneur.

The only epithets that can aptly capture the essence of this visionary lady is a colossus.

A personality that encompasses simplicity and a knack for qualitative service to humanity and
especially giving back to our generation.

Kika Osunde is garbed with enviable success with a guiding mantra that says (Preparing generation for total greatness) A lady who has attracted multiple honorees with a catalog and a dazzling height success.

Kika Osunde is leading light and a formidable beckon of hope in our generation. Hear her and what she thinks about our
generation, “Our aim is to make future leaders of this generation such as to have self-confidence to meet the challenges of the future, the humility to knowledge, the success of others, the compassion to support others who encounter difficulties and the maturity to take
responsibility for their own action” Kika Good Hair is a visionary pacesetter and a woman of valor.

Pentonville Luxury is a visionary Real Estate Development, Construction & Investment Company. Pentonville Specializes in pioneering architecturally distinct residential & commercial Real Estate.

Pentonville expertise spans to every aspect of real estate equation, whether it is identifying and assembling sites, zoning and financing/capital fund raising or master planning and striking architectural design.

Pentonville Is a private, independent, locally-owned and managed, full-service real estate company. We at Pentonville Luxury Property, believe that our client’s satisfaction is a continuous stream to be nurtured. Our job does not end when a deal is completed but rather starts again with another dimension of customer service.

What makes us outstanding in the huge real estate market of Nigeria is the unrivaled team commitment and professionalism that we are known to deliver, together with outstanding and well-defined management services of the highest quality. To us, real estate is as much a passion as it is a business.

Our vision is to be a profitable leader in residential real estate. We will serve our clients’ needs and will consistently produce and manage developments of lasting value to the community.

We recognize the need to be flexible, entrepreneurial, and aggressive, both as individuals and as a company. We believe in teamwork, innovation, professionalism, and long-term decision-making.

Our Mission is to be a profitable leader in residential real estate. We will serve our clients’ needs and will consistently produce and manage developments of lasting value to the community.

We recognize the need to be flexible, entrepreneurial, and aggressive, both as individuals and as a company. We believe in teamwork, innovation, professionalism, and long-term decision-making. We endeavor to preserve and enhance our reputation for integrity through all our actions.

Values are the fundamental belief of an organization and we at Pentonville luxury homes believe in honesty and integrity. We work with most professional teams through excellent communication.

We respect others by portraying our own appropriate behavior. We also believe in positive attitude, encourage creativity & customer satisfaction. We are responsible for our actions and understand their impact on others.

We strive to exceed the expectations of our customers (internally and externally) by anticipating, understanding and responding appropriately to their needs.

Naruto Vs. Isshiki Otsutsuki in Boruto Episode 217 Is Breaking the Internet

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Naruto fans were ecstatic when they watched Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 217 which included a full-on brawl with Naruto in his devastating Baryon Mode and the sequel series’ main antagonist, Isshiki Otsutsuki.

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Serial Entrepreneur & Financial Technologist Dr. Zekeri Usman Bags African Business Leaders Award as one of the 50 most influential CEO’s in Africa. Upon the recommendation of the Governing Council for Good Leadership & Recognition granted by the board of trustees on the 28th of August, 2021.
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Zekeri is regarded as one of the most promising entrepreneurs in Nigeria, has given a lot back to the younger generations through his foundation, the Zekeri Usman Foundation which was set up for the purpose of building a knowledgeable & skill-based society with financial inclusion.
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He is a Fellow of Chartered Institute of Public Resources Management & Politics Ghana (CF. PRMP). & also a fellow of Pan African Youth Leadership Institute. In further recognition of his many contributions to the economic and social development of Nigeria and his consistent commitment to good causes and the Nigerian nation, as a philanthropist.
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he was active in several social and religious (Particularly Muslim) endeavors. He funded the establishment and construction of several mosques, He also funded Home for orphans and the needy, He is happily married with wife and children.

Maria, the newly expelled housemate, said she hopes Whitemoney will forgive her.

Maria Benjamin, a ‘Shine Ya Eye” housemate has been evicted and expressed regret over her behavior towards Whitemoney, a fan-favourite housemate.

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Kika Osunde

The youngest of an eccentric family of 4; she is what they call ‘Baby Last’. Also the other half of the quality conscious hair extension brand 'Good Hair'.

As the CEO and Co-founder of Good Hair Ltd, Brass & Copper Lifestyle and The Good Hair Space, Chioma Ikokwu has a client list that spans the globe, including places such as Tanzania, South Africa, France, USA, Jamaica, New Zealand, Bahamas, Switzerland and Russia.

Kika has also been awarded the ‘Beauty Entrepreneur of the Year award’, the ‘Most Enterprising Female in Nigeria’ award, and the ‘Best Hair Brand’ award. She has also graced the cover of magazines such as TW Magazine and featured in newspapers such as the Guardian and This Day for her achievements and charitable work.

Kika’s academic background is in Business. She has a degree in Business and Marketing from University College Birmingham and always

Good Hair launched in 2012 and slowly grew from strengths to strengths with an extensive buyer profile of repeat customers.

The Good Hair clientele now ranges from the First Lady of Angola (former and present, Vice President of Nigeria; Mrs Jennifer Atiku, former First Lady of Oyo State, First Lady of Anambra State, First Lady of Ghana, First Lady of Zimbabwe, First Lady of Congo, First Lady of Cameroon. The Queens of Swaziland and the richest black woman on earth. We also look after the top footballers wives.

Meet British/Nigerian beauty, fashion, and luxury influencer Kika Osunde or better known as @kikagoodhair.

An entrepreneur by day and a girl next door by night. What distinguishes this influencer from the rest, is her unique path to the world of social media. For most, the conventional path is blogger/Youtuber turned entrepreneur but for Kika, she started off as a hair-entrepreneur and restauranteur and through her authentic lifestyle, found her way to social media.

In an industry where it’s competitive, unpredictable and challenging but Kika’s savvy skills made her leap from success to success with her brands @goodhairltd and @brassandcopperofficial - which garnered a following of young women who could see their goals and aspirations in here.

Aside from her entrepreneurial adornments andcharitable work, Kika does an amazing job ofkeeping the community engaged and building high-impact relationships with them. For her, authenticity comes a long way, and paired with hard work and charm, she not only catches her audience’s attention with her impeccable sense of style, beauty, and an aspirational lifestyle, but their hearts as well.

Kika teaches about life, confidence, how to adopt a relentless work ethic, and exhibits African woman spunk that is endearing and a joy to watch. Her future aspirations is to create a wide array ofproducts that suit and are affordable to all demographics – which allows her to give back in more ways than one.

An optimistic, ‘free-spirited go-getter. Kika is that influencer who continues to shift the paradigms and allows her authenticity to break barriers andeffectively inspire a generation.

Inspired by Angela Ahrendts :

“The foundation of any great mission is being able to look at somebody straight in the eye and then being to hear them. I’m all about seeing people live their best lives each and every day and in that webecome united, in our dreams and aspirations - all day every day!”

Authentic, diligent and vivacious. That is Kika Aderonke Osunde.

Born in Hampstead, North West London Kika Osunde or better known as @kikagoodhair is a British/Nigerian beauty, fashion, and luxury influencer as well as a fierce hair-entrepreneur and restauranteur.

Best known for her authenticity, impeccable sense of style, beauty regimes and aspirational lifestyle as well as her charitable work, with a career over a decade Kika has two successful enterprises@goodhairltd and @brassandcopperofficial under her wing.

Kika garnered significant experience within the hair and beauty industry by opening up her own salon and hair extensions brand in London in the late 2000’s – before it had become a worldwide trend.

Transforming a small brand into a global fashion force by restructuring the business and focusing on social media engagement and innovation.

As part of her efforts to recast the enterprise as an "aspirational company for all" after years of positioning the brand for a specific clientele, this allowed Kika to move into territories that she’s always thrived in, which is being for her people.

Her unique way of connecting and interacting directly with the community has positioned Kika as being a brand within itself that connects the people.

Kika has had the opportunity to grace the covers of magazines such as ‘Forbes Africa’ and ‘TW magazine’, featured in newspapers such as ‘The Guardian’ and ‘This Day’ and has won several awards, namely ‘Beauty Entrepreneur of the Year’, ‘The Most Enterprising Female In Nigeria’, ‘The Best Hair Brand', United Nations 'Humanitarian Award' and 7 other awards recognising her achievements in entrepreneurship and philanthropy at such a young age.