Ayobami Akindipe

Ayobami Akindipe
Born
Ayobami Oluwanifemi Akindipe

(1997-08-27) 27 August 1997 (age 27)
NationalityNigerian
Alma materKogi State University
Occupations
  • Entrepreneur
  • Businessman
Known forReal estate development
TitleChief Executive Officer

Ayobami Akindipe is a Nigerian real estate developer. He is the chief executive officer of Ace Real Estate Development.[1][2][3]

Early life and career

Ayobami Oluwanifemi Akindipe was born on 27 August 1997 to Nigerian parents,[1] he did his Primary and Secondary School education in Lagos State. He earned his LL.B. degree from Kogi State University, where he studied law.[1] Akindipe ventured into real estate development at the age of 13 as a bricklayer and later became a real estate agent at the age of 21.[4] In 2019, he founded Ace Real Estate Development LTD, a real estate development and management company, operating in Nigeria,[5] and Rwanda.[1][4]

In 2022, he launched a real estate academy, known as Ace Academy, with the aim to empower Nigerian youths.[6]

Awards and recognition

  • (2021) Excellence and Integrity, Award – Nelson Mandela Leadership Awards.[4]
  • (2021) Icon of Societal Transformation, Award – National Association of University Students.[7]
  • (2021) Golden Role Model Award – Nigeria Youth Advocacy for Good Governance Initiative.[7]
  • (2021) Special Gold Award – Chartered Institute of Public Resources Management and Politics Ghana.[7]
  • (2021) Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Award – Young Entrepreneurs International Summit.[8]
  • (2023) The Daily Sun listed Akindipe as one of its Real Estate Developers in 2023.[1]
  • (2023) City People Magazine listed Akindipe as one of its 7 Real Estate Players of 2023.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Daniels, Ajiri (22 March 2023). "Top five young Real Estate Developers to watch out for in 2023". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  2. ^ Ikpoto, Edidiong (20 March 2022). "Real estate firm pledges safe land acquisition". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
  3. ^ Okeke-Korieocha, Ifeoma (16 December 2022). "Ace Real Estate unveils Vision City to mitigate climate challenges". Businessday NG. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
  4. ^ a b c Nigeria, Guardian (24 May 2023). "Nola Adetola's mentorship sparks real estate brilliance: Ayobami's trailblazing success story". The Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  5. ^ Koiki, Olusegun. "Real Estate Firm Unveils Eco-Friendly Vision City". Independent NG. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
  6. ^ Ajakaiye, Fadekemi. "Ace Real Estate Introduces Free Academy to Empower Nigerian Youths". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
  7. ^ a b c Okeke, Ifeoma (17 December 2021). "Ayobami Akindipe awarded Young Entrepreneur of the Year". Businessday NG. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
  8. ^ Eze, Chinedu. "Estate Magnate Wins Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  9. ^ Abimbade, Isaac (30 May 2023). "7 Real Estate Players Reveal Their Success Stories". City People Magazine. Retrieved 6 June 2023.