Ayo-Bankole Akintujoye | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ayo-Bankole Akintujoye 16 August 1986 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Education | University of Ibadan, University of Lagos, Harvard Business School |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Chairman/Founder |
| Website | ayobankole |
Ayo-Bankole Akintujoye (born August 16, 1986) is a Nigerian serial entrepreneur, consultant and founder, Caladium Lagos SME Bootcamp and Caladium Consulting.[1][2][3][4]
Education[edit]
Ayo started his early education at Omolere Nursery and Primary School in Akure, Ondo State but completed it at A-Z Nursery and Primary School in Ajao Estate, Lagos State. He proceeded to African Church Model College, Ifako for his secondary education. He got his B.Ed. Counselling and Political Science from the University of Ibadan and his M.Sc. Political Science with a major in Human Relations and Strategic Studies from the University of Lagos.[5] He is a certified project management professional by the Project Management Institute and holds a Disruptive Strategy certificate from Harvard Business School.
Career[edit]
Ayo began his career in 2007 as a Project Manager with AIESEC in Ibadan, however his career as a consultant began in 2009, when he joined C2G Consulting, worked with KPMG in 2010, and joined PwC as a consultant in 2012.[6] In 2014, he joined Philips Consulting as a senior consultant and then moved to FMDQ in 2016 as the head of strategy. He became the Head of Business Planning at aiteo in 2020 before starting his consulting firm, Caladium Consulting.[7]
Ayo lobbied groups on behalf of the logistics players in Nigeria, during the 2020 NIPOST license increment, which resulted in the reversal of the industry guidelines in favour of Postmaster General by the Nigerian National Assembly.[8]
Ayo has been featured on global and local media such as BBC, Al-Jazeera, DW Germany, South African Business Radio, Spice FM Kenya, Channels, Arise TV, AIT, Punch Newspapers, among others.[9][10][11]
Caladium Lagos SME Bootcamp[edit]
Ayo started Caladium Consulting in 2010 with a mission to “leverage global expertise to deliver value to local SMEs”.[12] Caladium Lagos SME Bootcamp is one of the projects Ayo executes, ''as an advocate for good governance, and the growth of MSMEs for economic potential.''[13][14] The bootcamp hosts more than 1,500 participants yearly, according to BusinessDay Nigeria.[12]
Awards and recognition[edit]
Ayo is a recipient and nominee of different awards, some of which include:
- Top 100 SMEs and SME Enablers 2023 by BusinessDay Newspapers Awards[12]
- Hajia Gambo Sawaba Award for Community Action 2022
- The Ooni of Ife Royal Youth Fellowship Awards, 2020
- The National Quality Order of Merit Awards, 2023;
- 2023 TOYP Honouree Awardee by Junior Chambers International[15]
References[edit]
- ^ Banjo, Noah (15 August 2021), Govt needs to engage more with SMEs — Ayo Akintujoye, retrieved 22 January 2024
- ^ "Only 4% Of MSMEs Have Access To Credit – CEO, Stanbic IBTC Holdings". Independent Nigeria. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ "Ezekwesili Advises Nigeria's Next President to Launch Macroeconomic Consolidation Programme at 5th Lagos SME Bootcamp". THISDAYLIVE. 28 November 2022. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ Okeke-Korieocha, Ifeoma (27 May 2023). "How Caladium is helping SMEs achieve growth despite volatile economy". Businessday NG. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ Ige, Tofarati (12 October 2019). "I've learnt to use more emotional intelligence – Akintujoye". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ^ Thabit, Khadijah (14 May 2021). "Founder of Lagos SME reveals why small businesses fail in Nigeria". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ Okeke-Korieocha, Ifeoma (27 May 2023). "How Caladium is helping SMEs achieve growth despite volatile economy". Businessday NG. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "2020 Projection of Nigerian Economy with Ayo Bankole". Arise News TV. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "SMEs In Nigeria: Are Clinics And Bootcamps Effective?". Arise News TV. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ "The Core: Analysts Dissect Increase In Value Added Tax Pt.3". Channels Television. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ "🇳🇬 Femi Kuti performs live and reflects on 40-year career". Al Jazeera English. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ a b c "Top 100 SMEs Awardees 2022". Businessday NG. 23 November 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ Okogba, Emmanuel (21 July 2020). "Paylink sponsors Lagos SME Bootcamp, to host 500 small businesses". Vanguard News. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "5th Caladium Lagos SME Bootcamp Explores Growth Opportunities for Businesses". WebTV Nigeria. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "2023 TOYP Honourees – JCI Nigeria Ten Outstanding Young Persons". Retrieved 7 February 2024.