November 15, (THEWILL) – The trio of Olusegun Obasanjo, former president of Nigeria; Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of Living Faith Church, aka Winners Chapel and the Group Managing Director of Sujimoto Group, Sijibomi Ogundele, have bagged honorary doctorate degrees from Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Obasanjo and Ogundele bagged doctorate degrees in Entrepreneurship, while Oyedepo bagged a doctorate in Divinity, all from the same Institution.
Ogundele was recognised as one of the outstanding entrepreneurs in Nigeria and a leader in the real estate industry. He has spearheaded numerous audacious multi-billion-dollar projects, from foundation to Chandelier.
The duo of Obasanjo and Oyedepo were also recognised for their immense contribution to the development of the country, agricultural sector and religion.
Speaking during the occasion, Dr Ogundele praised the University as one founded on the foundations of Entrepreneurship. He also urged all graduating students to become leaders of their generation, as they step into the world as future entrepreneurs.
“A man without a dream, is an empty man!” He shared the story of how he won an ovarian lottery when his beloved mother, diligently imbibed the spirit of entrepreneurship in him from the tender age of 4. He also shared the story of how he started his company 9 years ago with only 1 staff and grew to accommodate over 600 active staff.
