Yabatech Alumni honours Olayinka Braimoh

By Richard Elesho/Kogi

The governorship candidate for the Action Alliance, AA in 2023 Kogi governorship election, Otunba Olayinka Braimoh has been honoured with an Award of Excellence for his “Remarkable Achievement and Contribution to National Development Through Housing and Real Estate.”

The award was presented to Olayinka who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Hall 7 Real Estate Limited by the Yaba College of Technology Alumni Association during its 2024 Annual Lectures and Awards event on November 14, 2024.

Speaking as a guest speaker at the gathering, which is celebrated for its commitment to promoting global engagement and leadership, Braimoh expressed his gratitude to the leadership of the institution as well as the President of the Alumni Association.

Braimon, who spoke on the topic, “Fostering Strategic Partnerships Among Academia, Industry, and Government for National Prosperity, said Nigeria at all facets of the society is in need of visionary leaders.

“Development does not occur by chance or happenstance but through deliberate, intentional, and coordinated actions of a visionary leader.

“The relationship among Academia, Society, and Government resembles a tripod that must function cohesively to achieve national prosperity. While academia generates the research, information, innovation, and technology essential for societal progress, the industry is responsible for applying and implementing these academic outputs, with the government providing the necessary framework for both academia and industry to flourish.”

In reference to his personal experiences within the real estate sector, he articulated the necessity of a comprehensive plan involving various professionals, including architects, building engineers, civil engineers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and interior decorators, to successfully create a product suitable for sale or habitation. He drew a parallel to the essential collaboration required among academia, industry, and government, asserting that this approach is crucial in governance to have successful outcomes.

Braimon underscored the importance of individual contributions to national development, noting that even the smallest informed decisions made daily can significantly impact national prosperity, “I urge all citizens to strive to make positive contributions in their respective spheres, as this is the most effective means of fostering national prosperity.”

Braimoh who is an award-winning speaker on wealth creation was the Action Alliance Candidate in the 2023 governorship election in Kogi State, with his campaign centered on wealth creation through his STAT Agenda, which emphasizes the strategic development of solid minerals, tourism, agriculture, and trade to enhance the state’s economic prosperity.