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Dr Akintoye Akindele Earns Global Leadership Honours
Dr Akintoye Akindele has earned multiple international awards for his leadership, innovation, and philanthropy across Africa and beyond
Dr Akintoye Akindele, Chairman of Platform Capital Group, has been honoured with multiple international awards in recognition of his transformative leadership, social impact, and dedication to empowering entrepreneurs across Africa.
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In the past month alone, Dr Akindele’s influence and vision have been celebrated both at home and abroad, reaffirming his standing as one of Africa’s most purpose-driven business leaders.
In early September, he was recognised at the 3rd Edition of the Global Awards & Nordic Africa Business Forum held in Helsinki, Finland, where he received an award for his outstanding commitment to uplifting communities, supporting entrepreneurs, and driving transformative change across the continent.
Organisers of the event described the recognition as “a reaffirmation that vision, authenticity, and unwavering dedication will always prevail over temporary setbacks.”
The momentum continued into October, when Dr Akindele was appointed Board Advisor to the Asian-African Chamber of Commerce & Industry, underscoring his global relevance in promoting collaboration, innovation, and shared prosperity across emerging markets.
Later in the same month, he received the Brand Nigeria Leadership Award during a grand ceremony held at Eko Atlantic City, Lagos, in celebration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary.
The event also honoured other prominent figures, including Aliko Dangote, Hon. Ayodele Olawande, and Iyin Aboyeji.
The highlight of Akindele’s recent accolades came at the 2nd Annual Symposium of the Ajibosin Platform, a side event of the popular Owu Day Celebration held at the Obasanjo Library Complex, Abeokuta.
There, he was conferred with the Distinguished Leadership Award by His Royal Majesty, Oba Prof. Saka Matemilola, the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to leadership, innovation, and social impact.
Describing the honour as a “pleasant and humbling surprise,” Akindele said it served as motivation to continue working towards a more equitable and prosperous Africa.
Over the years, Dr Akintoye Akindele has distinguished himself not only as a successful investor but also as a visionary changemaker. Known for his humility and quiet strength, he has consistently channelled his resources into philanthropy, education, and youth empowerment initiatives.
Through the Olówu Hope Initiative and other ventures, he has continued to invest in people and ideas that foster long-term transformation.
His personal goal to empower one million African entrepreneurs by 2030 reflects his unwavering belief in the continent’s potential.
Unlike many who seek the limelight, Akindele remains deeply grounded, allowing his achievements to speak for themselves through his enterprises and social interventions.
His journey, as he often notes, is one guided by grace, discipline, and a commitment to purpose.
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As he continues to inspire a new generation of African innovators and leaders, Dr Akindele’s recent honours stand as powerful validation of his enduring impact and legacy.
The Lagos State Government has flagged off the enforcement of Executive Order EO/BOS/01/2024, introducing the Lagos Private Health Plans (LPHP) to expand health insurance coverage to salaried workers and corporate organisations.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced that residents and employers have until December 31, 2026, to secure coverage, as formal enforcement of the mandatory health insurance policy kicks off on January 1, 2027.
The new private sector arrangement complements the existing Ilera Eko scheme, which primarily targets vulnerable residents and workers in the informal sector. To drive the initiative, 21 Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs) have partnered with the state government to expand access across corporate establishments.
To protect vulnerable residents unable to afford premiums on their own, the state government tripled its Health Equity Fund from ₦1 billion to ₦3 billion, covering over 500,000 citizens.
In addition, the state government instituted a strict directive for healthcare providers across the metropolis, warning that no hospital is permitted to turn away patients requiring emergency care due to financial constraints. Under the policy, medical facilities must stabilize patients before demanding payment or insurance verification.
Governor Sanwo-Olu stressed that employee healthcare remains a mandatory employer responsibility comparable to pension obligations, noting that the systemic upgrade aims to safeguard household finances against unexpected medical emergencies.
The spiritual director of Zion Prayer Movement Outreach, Evangelist Ebuka Obi, has shared controversial thoughts on modern relationships, warning men against the practice of training or financially supporting young women in anticipation of marriage.
According to the popular cleric, men who invest resources into sponsoring women often risk losing them to other suitors who have achieved greater financial success.
Speaking during a recent ministration, Obi asserted that contemporary relationship dynamics have shifted, suggesting that financial investment alone does not guarantee commitment.
“The fact remains that some of the girls you are training now will end up not marrying you,” Obi stated. “They will marry someone who has made it further in life than you. Women of this generation don’t care anymore. The only thing that will make a woman stand by you is if you have something she doesn’t have.”
The remarks have since drawn mixed reactions across social media platforms, sparking public debate among Nigerians regarding gender roles, expectations, financial support in courtships, and changing values in modern relationships.
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