Fatimat Haliru —
In recognition of his outstanding achievements and contributions to the development of a variety of human endeavours, including business, entrepreneurship, and youth leadership, the Managing Director and Chief Executive of Crystal Properties, Dr. Olatunde Oloyede was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Science in Business Administration by Prowess University, Delaware in the United States of America.
He was honoured by Prowess University in partnership with the management and advisory board of Leadtimes Africa Magazine.
Crystal Properties began business operations in 2009, it has been operating with a focus-driven and affordable housing policy, carrying out projects across Nigeria, including Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo states.
Receiving the award, Oloyede commended the governing council of the university for counting him worthy of the honour saying it would propel him to continue to deliver excellent service to the development of the real estate sector in Nigeria and the growth of the Nigerian economy.
He promised to continue to be an advocate of poverty alleviation using the real estate business and to remain committed to providing affordable housing units in Nigeria for economic and human capital development.