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Habeeb Okunola
Nigerian entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist (born 1981) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dr. Habeeb Okunola OFR, MON, FICA (born 2 August 1981) is a Nigerian entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. He serves as the President of CINI Holdings, a multinational conglomerate based in Nigeria with diversified interests across several sectors of the African economy including energy, construction, engineering, agriculture, and technology.[1][2]
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Education and early life
Okunola completed his primary and secondary education in Lagos before earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Philosophy from the University of Lagos in 2006.[2] He later attended executive education programs at Harvard Business School and London Business School.[3] In February 2025, he was awarded an honorary doctorate in Business Statistics and Financial Management for his contributions to business development in Africa.[4]
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Career
In 2007, Okunola moved to the United Kingdom, where he worked as a Business Development Officer at Grovetex Consulting.[3] He returned to Nigeria in 2009 to establish his first company, Habtob Global Ventures, and later founded TILT Construction in 2012, the flagship of TILT Group.[5] Under his leadership, the group has expanded its operations, executing major infrastructure projects across sectors and regions, including power transmission, legislative buildings, and environmental remediation.[6][7][8] He also serves on the boards of several established companies and startups.[9]
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Philanthropy
Iba Habeeb Okunola has remained committed to the pursuit of the greatest good for the greatest number, towards achieving the future we want, and a society for all, through the vehicle of his non-profit organisation - Habeeb Okunola Foundation, an organisation established to consolidate the efforts of government in achieving social justice across Africa.[10][11][12]
Habeeb Okunola Foundation has impacted the lives of no fewer than twenty thousand underserved Nigerians, with a deliberate focus on consolidating the delivery of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in Nigeria.[13][14][15]
National honour
In 2022, High Chief Okunola was conferred Nigeria's national honour - Member of the Order of the Niger by President Muhammadu Buhari in recognition of his diligence to service, commitment and impactful contributions towards consolidating socioeconomic development in Nigeria and for Nigerians.[16][17][18]
He was bestowed alongside 437 Nigerians from various walks of life; who received national honours. They include Amina J. Mohammed, Ahmad Lawan, Wole Olanipekun, Jim Ovia, Tony Elumelu, Teni (singer), K1 De Ultimate, the late Ameyo Adadevoh (who sacrificed her life to save Nigeria from experiencing the viral spread of Ebola virus), and other eminent personalities.[19][20]
In 2023 he was awarded the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) for his continued outstanding service and his continued commitment to serving Nigeria with utmost excellence.[21]
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Recognition and awards
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With numerous recognition and awards tied to his name, Akosin Habeeb Okunola is more decorated than a 'Christmas Tree'. His entrepreneurial accomplishments and commitment to fostering sustainable development are not only assured, but globally recognised by Forbes, Fortune, United Nations, etc.
Apart from being a recipient of numerous honours, He is a first-class High Chief in Nigeria. He is the Akosin of Yorubaland,[22][23][24][25] and also the Aare Tayese of Iseyinland.[26] His notable awards and recognition include the following:
- Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) by President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari GCFR [21]
- Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) by President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari GCFR[18]
- Lagos Stat Man of the Year 2025 [27] [28]
- National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Ambassador of War Against Drug Abuse[29]
- Forbes Best of Africa Outstanding Entrepreneur Award[30]
- Euro Knowledge Leadership Award at the House of Lords, UK [31]
- Award for Excellence and Business Innovation at the 6th Annual Nigeria Entrepreneurs Award[32]
- Omoluabi award for “Integrity in Conduct [33]
- ECOWAS Youth Council’s Distinguished African personality [34]
- Excellence in Business Leadership and Community Development [1]
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References
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