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About Engr. Henrich Akomolafe
Innovative Real Estate Developer, Advocate for Youth Empowerment, and Aspirant for the Nigerian House of Representatives 2023
Growing Up & Education
Engr. Henrich Bankole Akomolafe was born to Mr. and Mrs. Akomolafe on October 1, 1992, Kano state, Nigeria. He hails from Ikere, in Ekiti State. He completed basic and secondary school education in Ado-Ekiti and subsequently Abuja. From as early as he could recall, an interest in mathematics and all things calculation pushed his passions towards computers and how they could be employed in problem solving. With this mindset, there was no question as to what he wanted to further his education in. In 2015, Akomolafe completed a degree in Computer Engineering from the Kharkiv National University of Radio-electronics.
MY WATCH WORD - FOCUS
The power of focusing can be seen in light. With a magnifying glass the rays of the sun can set paper on fire. But when light is focused even more as a laser beam, it can cut through steel. Nothing is as potent as a focused life.
LIFE AFTER SCHOOL
Being an astute entrepreneur, Henrich has expanded the family business into a budding conglomerate with well-established interests in Real Estate Development Industry, Automation and Information Technology.
Years of experience
Forbes Africa’s 30 under 30
Recognizing exploits and commitment to growth and leadership.
Entrepreneur of the year
An award for excellence in business, highlighting strides in the ecosystem and growth.
Africa prize for Entrepreneurship
Awarded for excellence as an entrepreneur contributing to economic growth in Africa.
Founded Henrich Akomolafe Initiative
An NGO dedicated to capacity building, youth empowerment, and talent development.
SUPPORT ON THE VISION
Endorsements & Support
PERSONAL VALUE AND INTERESTS
My Life Away from Work
Henrich who is self-described as a workaholic is a revered Member of the Nige- rian Society of Engineers (MNSE) and The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria. Beyond his own projects, he sees the need to raise the ethical and technical standards of the average Nigerian engineer to bring more prestige to the profession.
He has a keen interest in human development, attracting him to 4th Industrial Revolution subjects like robotics, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and most recently, quantum computing.
